Thomas F. Torrance, Professor Emeritus of Christian Dogmatics at the University of Edinburgh, is perhaps the most prominent theolgian to have taken seriously the challenge posed to theology by the natural sciences. He has constructed a thoroughly Christian model for interaction between the two disciplines, a model which does not begin from pure philosophical presuppositions but from the theological heart of the Christian Church: the incarnation. This book offers a clear and thorough overview of Torrance's insights into the theology - science dialogue. At the same time it presents a critical study of Torrance's Christological model, evaluating its significance for the relationship between theology and science.

Con toda generosidad, el Padre Oyafemi ha coleccionado para los que escuchan la Sant sima Escritura de Dios, un "record" que nos lleva a recapacitar nuestras conversaciones con el Dios Trino. Esta colecci n de homil as es un gran tesoro, que le recuerda al lector las tantas formas que hay de reconocer que hay que recibir lo que Dios nos da libremente. En este libro, se encuentran muchas bendiciones para recibir, para compartir, y mucho para pensar y meditar. Espero que los lectores se deleiten y se animen a seguir hablando de nuestro Dios maravilloso PADRE DAVID JONES, P rroco -Iglesia San Benedicto el Africano (Este) - Archidi cesis de Chicago. En este esfuerzo literario, el Padre Oyafemi, explica las lecturas de las Misas dominicales y Solemnidades del a o lit rgico "B." El Padre enfoca en el signifi cado para cada creyente; l ilustra el contexto de cada lectura en lo que se refi ere a la condici n humana. Este libro es un gran acompa ante - es una gran ayuda mientras navegamos a lo largo de la vida. DRA. MERCEDES RUNDLE Y DR.KEN RUNDLE. MUNSTER, INDIANA.

A hugely topical collection of essays from a cross-disciplinary group of leading academics focussing on the implications for an understanding of human identity in light of the current possibilities in medical science. The book brings together an international body of medical experts alongside philosophers, sociologists, theologians and ethicists in order to discuss these vital issues.

The ensuing discussion will allow public debate to be more informed about the actual possibilities inherent in medical science, alongside a sophisticated treatment of ethical and theological issues. The result is a focused collection of essays that raises new and challenging questions.

With generosity, Fr. Oyafemi has organized for the hearer of the Sacred Word of God a written record that compels us to revisit our conversation with the Triune God. This collection of homilies is a treasure that reminds the reader/ hearer of the many ways that we are afforded to receive what God is always freely giving. In this book there are many blessings to be received, many blessings to share, and a great deal to think about. May the readers be delighted and encouraged to keep on talking with our awesome God. REV. DAVID JONES. PASTOR, ST BENEDICT THE AFRICAN (EAST) ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO In this literary endeavor, Fr. Clem demystifi es the scriptural readings for Sunday Masses and Solemnities throughout the liturgical year "B" and clearly points out their signifi cance to every believer. He illuminates the contextual implications of those readings in concrete historical human conditions. This book is a great companion to help us navigate through life. DR MERCEDES AND DR KEN RUNDLE, MUNSTER, INDIANA

This is the first general comprehensive introduction to Manichaeism aimed at a non-specialist and undergraduate readership. This study will be a historical and theological introduction to Manichaeism. It will comprise a biographical treatment of the founder Mani, situating his personality, his writings and his ideas within the Aramaic Christian tradition of third century (CE) Mesopotamia. It will provide a historical treatment of the Manichaean church in late antiquity (250-700 CE), detailing the emergence of Manichaeism in the late Roman and Byzantine empires, in addition to examining the continuation of Manichaean traditions in the eastern world (China) up to the thirteenth century and beyond. The book will consider the theology of Mani's system, with the aim of providing a clear-eyed treatment of the cosmogonic, scriptural and ecclesiological ideas forming its foundations. The study will base its analysis on original Manichaean literary sources, together with rehabilitating the representation of Manichaeism in those writings that polemicised against the religion. The study will aim to demonstrate the highly syncretic nature of Manichaeism, and will look to move forward 'traditional' perceptions of the religion as being simply a form of Christian Gnostic Dualism.

In this book, Heather Walton explores the significance of women poststructuralist theorists for feminist reading practices in theology. She interrogates the crucial role that literature has played in the development of feminist theology and breaks new ground in linking the study of literary texts and theory to creative writing. This raises important epistemological questions concerning the use of the imagination in theological thinking and introduces 'reflexive theology' as a discipline and practice.

This volume examines what it means to proceed in the path of wisdom by beginning with fear of God, that is, mindfulness always and everywhere of God's being and presence. Michael Allen describes the praxis of fearing the Lord, how that posture of contemplative pursuit marks the theological task and defines our theological method; in so doing it takes up the significant topics of divine revelation, theological exegesis, intellectual asceticism, and retrieval/ressourcement from a distinctly doctrinal perspective. In each of these conversations, doing theology in the presence of God functions as a consistent thread. God is not mere object but truly functions as subject in the process of theological growth, though God's presence and agency fund rather than negate creaturely theological responsibility. The Fear of the Lord: Essays on Theological Method explores some of the most central questions of contemporary theological method - revelation, Scripture, theological interpretation, retrieval, intellectual asceticism, scholastic method - by asking in each and every case what it means to think fundamentally of the perfect and present God involved and active in these spheres.