The book presents the Ascension as public truth, examining
questions such as when did Jesus ascend - and how, where did he go,
with what kind of body and into what kind of space? It discusses
the nature of Jesus' victory, how it has been challenged, how it
has been understood at different times in history, and how it
relates to his second coming. The author examines the relevance of
the doctrine for personal spiritual life: our union with Christ,
Jesus praying for us, worship, and our own prayers. He goes on to
consider living in God's kingdom, the tension between waiting for
the kingdom and working for it now, suffering, humanisation, and
the church and the world today. The book approaches the Ascension
thematically, making it a useful teaching tool. Its themes arise
from the categories in which the Church Fathers employed the
doctrine. Gerrit Dawson shows the Ascension to be a vital key to
understanding in a fresh way the person and work of Christ, union
with Christ, the mission of the church in the world, Christian
identity and spiritual theology. A unique feature of the book is
the way Dawson combines a full presentation of Nicene trinitarian
Christology with its application to the practicalities of Christian
life today. Praise for Jesus Ascended: 'Gerrit Dawson harkens back
to an older vision of ministry, that of the pastor-theologian. This
vision is remarkably illustrated in this beautifully written book
that can properly lay claim to being practical theology. Very
highly recommended for both pastors and theologians who want to
have a faith grounded in the continuing reality of the incarnation
in the ascension of Jesus.' Andrew Purves, Princeton Theological
Seminary 'This is a truly outstanding book for students, pastors
and thinking Christians alike. I could not recommend it more
enthusiastically!' Alan Torrance, St Andrew's University, UK 'A
yawning gulf often appears between the interests of preacher and
scholar, of pastor and theologian. Serious attempts to bridge that
gulf are too few. This book is one of them. It brings to life the
voice of the Fathers on the subject of the ascension of Jesus, and
calls the church back to the roots of its faith.' Douglas Farrow,
McGill University, Canada
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