Oliver Quick and the Quest for a Christian Metaphysic

Oliver Chase Quick (1885-1944) was one of the foremost and most widely read British theologians of his day. Oliver Quick and the Quest for a Christian Metaphysic presents the first major study of his work. Exploring Quick's understanding of the task of theology, his Christology, sacramental theology and doctrine of God, Hughes explains Quick?s attempt to restructure the idea of divine transcendence. Expanding the narrative of twentieth-century historical theology, this book draws conclusions about shifts in English theology in the last century, particularly the persistence and vitality of a philosophically oriented Anglican theology. Offering fresh insights into twentieth-century English theology and its leading figures, this book will also appeal to those with an interest in philosophical theology, systematic theology and Christian doctrine.

Introduction; Part 1; Chapter 1 The Task of Theology; Chapter 2 The Chaos of Thought; Chapter 3 The Ground of Faith; Part 2; Chapter 4 The Dogma of the Incarnation; Chapter 5 Theological Prolegomena to Christology; Chapter 6 Theological Options for Modern Christology; Part 3; Chapter 7 The Sacramental World; Chapter 8 It Takes Time to Fulfil Eternity; Chapter 101; Conclusion;

Alexander J. Hughes studied theology at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. He has written on diverse topics including Anglican theology in the early twentieth century, liturgy, dialogue with Islam, and the Religious Life. Ordained into the Church of England in 2000, he is now the Archdeacon of Cambridge.