{"product_id":"truth-not-served-by-human-timothy-a-gatewood-9781527113633","title":"Truth Not Served by Human Hands: Retrieving the Knowledge of God in Reformed Thomism","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTruth Not Served by Human Hands\u003c\/em\u003e, Timothy A. Gatewood offers a profound exploration of the relationship between God and truth, rooted in Thomistic theology and classical theism. He presents a participatory theory of truth, emphasizing that all creaturely truth originates from and participates in the First Truth--God Himself. ​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy retrieving and adapting Thomas Aquinas's doctrine of the divine intellect, Gatewood challenges modern and postmodern philosophical assumptions, advocating for a return to classical theological frameworks to rediscover objective, knowable truth. The book defends classical doctrines such as divine simplicity, immutability, and aseity, while engaging with alternative models of theism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStructured into three sections, the book begins by examining the relationship between divinity and truth, and the necessity of theological retrieval to bridge the metaphysical-epistemological divide. It contrasts classical theism with theistic mutualism, highlighting implications for divine omniscience and truth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second section traces the historical and conceptual development of Reformed Thomism, showcasing its influence on Protestantism, Reformed Scholasticism, and Puritan thought. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final section provides a detailed exposition of Thomistic participation, the divine intellect, and the divine Ideas, culminating in a participatory model of truth. ​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book addresses key doctrines such as divine simplicity, transcendence, and the analogy of being, offering a robust defense of classical theism against modern and postmodern perspectives. ​ It reassures readers of the objective existence of truth, its knowability, and its grounding in God's eternal wisdom. ​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for theologians, philosophers, and seekers of truth, it bridges historical insights with contemporary discourse, enriching the understanding of God, truth, and creation. ​ With pastoral applications, it encourages personal growth and alignment with divine reality, offering hope and clarity in a fragmented world. Ideal for anyone seeking to rediscover the joy of knowing and participating in divine truth, goodness, and beauty. ​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Timothy A. Gatewood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1527113639\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781527113633\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mentor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.51h x 5.44w x 0.72d","brand":"Timothy A. Gatewood","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48154127499519,"sku":"9781527113633","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a60497e1-244d-4737-aa20-4c46f88be3ec.jpg?v=1770788074","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/truth-not-served-by-human-timothy-a-gatewood-9781527113633","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}