3. Only a fully Trinitarian Theology will do, but where can that be found?

<p>In a famous essay on “The necessity of a trinitarian theology” Arnold van Ruler (1989:1) observes that “Simply recognizing the necessity of a trinitarian theology does not mean that one succeeds in the project.” He adds that he has not found such a theology in the entire Christian theological tradition, suggests that Calvin approached that ideal most closely, and admits that he is not able to offer anything approximating that. This comment may sound odd given the renaissance of trinitarian theology in the last century and the astonishing flourishing of books on the doctrine of the trinity over the last three decades. Yet, a “fully trinitarian” theology remains more elusive than a mere affirmation of its significance may suggest. Why is this the case?</p>