| Format: | Paperback |
| Page Count: | 208 |
| Size: | 5.25 in x 8.0 in |
| Weight: | 8.0 ounces |
| ISBN-10: | 1-4335-7926-X |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-4335-7926-4 |
| ISBN-UPC: | 9781433579264 |
| Published: | November 18, 2025 |
Other Books in This Series:
Follow the Doxological Rhythm of Creation to Discover God’s Glory
Why did God create the world “out of nothing”? What does this reveal about his majesty? How, as created beings, should humanity respond?
In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, professor Tyler R. Wittman carefully examines the doctrine of creation, explaining the relationship between God and creatures, the nature and end of creatures, and how God fulfills his creation in the worship Christ leads in his church. Wittman presents the creation account as a hymn, examining its literary structure and poetic imagery. He then explores creation as like a great “song” of its Creator. With helpful visuals and key definitions, this accessible study invites readers to delight in God’s beauty and respond liturgically in worship as they await the “new song” of redemption.
- God-Centered and Worshipful: Provides a thoroughly biblical analysis of creation that centers on the Trinity and the doxological purpose of all created life
- Great for Theologians, Pastors, and Students: Designed to be short, applicable, and approachable, with a glossary and suggestions for further reading
- Part of the Short Studies in Systematic Theology Series: Other titles include Humanity and Sin; Glorification; and The Doctrine of Scripture
Author:
Tyler Wittman (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is associate professor of theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of the book God and Creation in the Theology of Thomas Aquinas and Karl Barth and a variety of journal articles. Tyler and his wife, Jessie, have four children.
Product Details
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction: Creation Is Song
Chapter 1: The Song’s Doxological Nature: The Creation Hymn
Chapter 2: God’s Musicality: The Trinity and Creation
Chapter 3: How God Sings: Creation out of Nothing and the Creator’s Generosity
Chapter 4: The Song’s Melody: Hearing and Receiving God’s Creative Word
Chapter 5: The Frustrated Orchestra: Humans and Other Creatures
Chapter 6: The Song’s Resolution: Creation’s Fulfillment in Christ
Chapter 7: “I Will Sing and Make Melody to the Lord”: Gratitude and Sacrifice
Coda
Glossary
Further Reading
General Index
Scripture Index
Endorsements
“Drawing from the Tolkienian image of creation as song, this book offers an extremely useful and much-needed overview of the doctrine of creation. Whereas much contemporary reflection on creation draws its energy from real or perceived clashes with modern science, Wittman takes us back to the riches of historical theology and Scripture. From this angle, he enlarges our vision to see all that is involved in creation: the Trinity, creatureliness, sin, and the eschaton. Put simply, this book puts the focus where it belongs and does so with a fresh and amazingly well-informed deployment of the Christian tradition. Highly recommended for all Christians. I will certainly be reading whatever Wittman writes next!”
Gavin Ortlund, President, Truth Unites; Theologian in Residence, Immanuel Nashville, Tennessee; Visiting Professor of Historical Theology, Phoenix Seminary
“Creation reflects the musicality of God, and in this wonderful little book, Tyler Wittman equips readers to recognize, delight in, and even join in God’s great song of creation. This song centers on the incarnate Christ and affirms the fullness of God’s creative and redemptive energies. If you have not yet started thinking about the importance of the doctrine of creation, now is the time, and this is a great place to begin!”
Kelly M. Kapic, Professor of Theological Studies, Covenant College
“A substantive introduction to the doctrine of creation. Wittman’s creative use of song sings as he harmonizes the various aspects of creation into a thoroughly biblical and historically grounded analysis. Wittman reminds us that theology should be doxological as it casts our vision to God and his action. Allow this book to tune your heart to sing the new song of grace, giving glory to the God who created all things.”
Kyle Strobel, Director of the Institute for Spiritual Formation, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
“God’s people are meant to praise God not just for some of his works but for all of them. We worship God not just because he has saved us but also because he has made us. In this work, Tyler Wittman explores the good news of God the Creator. This book will help the church because it is both theologically rich and pastorally accessible.”
J. T. English, Lead Pastor, Storyline Church, Arvada, Colorado; Associate Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, Deep Discipleship; coauthor, You Are a Theologian
“Tyler Wittman guides us to understand creation aright. He introduces us afresh to what it means to be a creature. He also shows why our creatureliness is gracious good news as he reflects on the wonder of God as our Creator. To know self, world, and God better, take and read this little gem of a book.”
Michael Allen, John Dyer Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology and Academic Dean, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando
“As depicted in Psalm 148, creation is a vast yet ordered antiphonal choir, the creatures of the heavens and the earth arrayed in their distinct groups, each with a unique voice, united and harmonizing in a single song of praise. Wittman offers us an exhilarating exploration of this pregnant image for our understanding of creation, Christ’s redemption, and our calling. His stimulating articulation of the doctrine moves his readers seamlessly into doxology.”
Alastair J. Roberts, coauthor, Echoes of Exodus; Cohost, Mere Fidelity podcast