Major Works:
* The Divine Imperative: A Study of the Christian Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (1937): This book examines the nature and role of the Holy Spirit, arguing that the Spirit is the source of Christian life and experience.
* Justice and the Social Order (1945): Brunner explores the relationship between Christian faith and social justice, advocating for a society based on ethical principles.
* The Christian Doctrine of God (1949): This systematic theology delves into the nature and attributes of God, focusing on the concept of God's transcendence and immanence.
* The Christian Doctrine of Man (1950): This book explores the human condition, discussing issues like sin, redemption, and the nature of human freedom.
* The Christian Doctrine of Creation (1951): Brunner investigates the creation narrative, examining the concept of creation ex nihilo and its theological implications.
* The Christian Doctrine of Redemption (1955): This work examines the atonement, exploring the different theories and their significance for Christian faith.
* Revelation and Reason (1956): Brunner addresses the relationship between faith and reason, arguing that both are necessary for understanding God's revelation.
* The Word and the World (1960): This book examines the nature of Christian witness and its relevance to the modern world.
Other Important Works:
* The Mediator (1928)
* The Philosophy of Religion (1930)
* Our Faith (1934)
* The Church and the Political Order (1937)
* The Theology of Crisis (1939)
* The Scandal of Christianity (1951)
* The Christian Doctrine of Salvation (1956)
Brunner's writings are characterized by their strong emphasis on the sovereignty of God, the importance of personal experience, and the relevance of Christian faith to contemporary issues.
He was a significant figure in the development of neo-orthodox theology, and his work continues to be studied and debated by theologians today.