I discovered Moltmann several years ago while working on my doctorate at Fuller Theological Seminary. His concept of the relationality of the Trinity was an enormous help in my work. I recall stumbling upon one of his sermons, The Triune God: Rich in Relationships, (You can read here at the Per-Cruem-ad-Lucem blog. I went back to the chapter in my dissertation where I referenced it. Here’s an excerpt about the “wondrous community” of the Trinity:

“Moltmann believes that a ‘wondrous community’ exists between the Father, Son, and Spirit, meaning that “God is a social God, rich in internal and external relationships.” This is why the Scriptures conclude, ‘God is love’ (1 John 4:8) …  For Moltmann, this is the center of the triune communion expressed in redemptive love.”

If you want to learn more about Jürgen Moltmann, check out Tyndale University’s Jürgen Moltmann Reading Room. It’s filled with links to Moltmann’s books via Google Reader, journal articles, and much more.  I’ll be hanging out in Chicago this week with my friend Ryan Bell who blogs at Intersections. This week he posted some reflections on the Spectrum blog about the conversation with Moltmann. Ryan wonders what kinds of questions to ask Moltmann. Check it out and let me know if you have any good questions too.