Mostly now, they are out of print. Which is why I'm happy that several of his best books are in process of being reprinted, with new introductions. This is due to the hard work and enthusiasm of Professor Paul Anderson, first a FB friend, then earlier this year a guest here in Aberdeen, and one I can now call 'a real friend' with whom I shared a meal and walked to Fittie!
Paul had strong links to Trueblood that go back to his student days and early academic writing projects. Here's what he says near the end of the Foreword to A Place to Stand:
"My own interest in Christology is indebted in part to the present book, as Elton posed the most probing theological question of the modern era. Rather than asking metaphysical questions of the early Christian era: "How is Christ like God?" the momentous question of today is : "How is God like Christ?". In elucidating the character of the living God, the reality of prayer, and hope in life everlasting, 'A Place to Stand' points to Jesus of Nazareth as the center of certitude for rational Christianity, of pivotal importance now in the present era." (Pages 7-8)
Here is my own endorsement of this book, and indeed the projected volumes due for reprint over the next few years:
"Elton Trueblood’s books are spiritually wise, and encourage in his readers a discipleship of the intellect as well as the heart. His most important books are still of enduring relevance for those seeking to follow faithfully after Jesus in a complex and fractured world. The planned reissue of his most significant volumes is to be gladly welcomed, making available once more some of the finest resources for spiritual formation in personal Christian faith."
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