Traces of the Trinity

Dr Andrew Robinson is Honorary University Fellow in Theology at the University of Exeter. He is the author of 'God and the World of Signs: Trinity, Evolution and the Metaphysical Semiotics of C.S. Peirce.' and editor of 'Darwinism and Natural Theology: Evolving Perspectives.' In 2011 he was elected to membership of the International Society for Science and Religion in recognition of his work on the application of semiotics to Christian theology. In parallel with his theological work he continues to practice medicine in Newton Abbot, Devon.

• 1. IntroductionPART I: The Trinity and the Structure of Signs2. You see a could rising3. Quality, Otherness and Mediation4. The dance of meaning5. What sign can you show us?6. The colour of lovePART II: Sharing God's Life7. Partakers of the divine nature8. Holding the baby9. The joy of scapegoating10. Holy, catholic and apostolicPART III: The Mystery of Existence11. Fingerprints of the trinity12. Life in the semiotic matrix13. Distinct but inseparablePART IV: Meditations and Summary14. Meditations15. Summary

Once in a decade, at most, one encounters a fundamentally new and exciting way of conceiving the Trinity. 'Traces of the Trinity' is such a work. Even rarer are trinitarian theologies that arise out of cutting edge science (in this case, biosemiotics). Scientists, philosophers, and theologians will recognize the immensely rich interweaving of ideas that Robinson accomplishes here. But you won't need a PhD to feel the spiritual tug of this vision . . . of vestigial marks written into the very structure of Creation. Philip Clayton, Author of 'Adventures in the Spirit'In this highly accessible book, Robinson opens up the depth and relevance of biblical texts and traditional Christian dogmas. He shows how religion is deeply embedded in the very structure of human existence in all its ordinariness: how God is involved with our reality and we are involved with God's. Robinson writes with admirable clarity . . . I could not put the book down. Jan-Olav Henriksen, Norwegian School of Theology, Oslo"It is a book for all, especially, those with a keen interest on semiotics."-Stanley Okeke, The Expository Times, Vol. 127 No. 6, March 2016"...a lucid and accessible account of the purpose and nature of signs as explored by the American philosopher C.S. Peirce (1839-1914). ...From this starting-point, Robinson rolls out a series of impressive reflections on subjects such as the nature of the Church and its ministry."-Revd Dr Edward Dowler, Church Times, 9 October 2015"[Andrew Robinson] combines technical sophistication with clear prose accessible to nonspecialists as well as specialists."-Hans Gustafson, Theological Studies, Vol 76, No. 3, 2015"...Robinson succeeds brilliantly in setting forth his case in a clear, conversational manner accessible to a broad audience of interested readers."-Nathan G. Wheeler, Theological Book Review, Vol. 26 No. 2, 2015