A valuable contribution to the field of trinitarian theology, this book examines the nature of the Trinity and its significance to the believing Christian through the concepts and methods of semiotics.

1. Introduction PART I: The Trinity and the Structure of Signs 2. You see a could rising 3. Quality, Otherness and Mediation 4. The dance of meaning 5. What sign can you show us? 6. The colour of love PART II: Sharing God's Life 7. Partakers of the divine nature 8. Holding the baby 9. The joy of scapegoating 10. Holy, catholic and apostolic PART III: The Mystery of Existence 11. Fingerprints of the trinity 12. Life in the semiotic matrix 13. Distinct but inseparable PART IV: Meditations and Summary 14. Meditations 15. 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