Stone, Bryan P. and Thomas Jay Oord, eds. Thy Nature and Thy Name is Love: Wesleyan and Process Theologies in Dialogue. Nashville: Kingswood Books, 2001.

Abstract

Thy Nature and Thy Name is Love brings leading scholars into dialogue over points of convergence and divergence between Wesleyan theology and process theology. Many Wesleyan scholars have found process thought helpful in articulating a theology that remains true to Methodist precedent while also being sensitive to shifts in the cultural and intellectual climate of recent years. In turn, process thinkers interested in identifying older streams of Christian thought and practice that are more or less compatible with their philosophical commitments have found Methodists congenial conversation partners. This diverse group of authors, which includes African American and women scholars, addresses issues of doctrine and methodology. The collection results in a clearer view of current trends in both Wesleyan and process thought and sets forth an agenda for further discussion as scholars continue to search for language to express, as best they can, the nature of God for each successive generation.