SSST Creation: An Introduction

FORTHCOMING TITLE, ETA JANUARY 2026.

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

208 pages

“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