Synopsis: In recent decades few Christian themes have attracted as
much attention as that of eschatology, or Christian hope.
Resurrection, Apocalypse, and the Kingdom of Christ explores the
meaning of this theme for Thomas F. Torrance, one of the
twentieth-century's leading theologians. This study, the first of
its kind, brings Torrance's eschatology to light through an
exploration of the whole range of his corpus, including sermons,
lectures, and correspondence. It also demonstrates that his
eschatology is molded by momentous historical events such as World
War II, the spread of communism, and the ecumenical movement. Out
of all this, we realize that eschatology is a central component of
Torrance's theology--so much so that it conditions his thinking on
other Christian doctrines. Endorsements: "This treatment of
Torrance's eschatology, as it took shape during his formative years
as a pastor, army chaplain, lecturer, and budding ecumenical
theologian, lucidly reveals a dynamic corpus of thought animated
both by Scripture and by the great events of his time. There is no
comparable synthesis available for those who are just discovering
Torrance, or indeed for those who recall, as I do, their excitement
upon first hearing or reading him on the subject.. MacLean's book
will send its readers . . . to Torrance much better equipped for a
fruitful engagement with him." --Douglas Farrow Professor of
Christian Thought, McGill University "Stanley MacLean adds a
welcome volume to the burgeoning corpus of theological literature
on Thomas F. Torrance. Occasioned by great events of the twentieth
century and grounded in the 'one extended event' of Jesus Christ,
Torrance's eschatology is practical, pastoral, and ecumenical.
MacLean carefully searches out ad hoc sources of Torrance's
apocalyptic eschatology and articulates its elements with deft
theological and historical sensitivity." --Richard R. Topping
Professor of Studies in the Reformed Tradition, Vancouver School of
Theology Author of Revelation, Scripture and Church (2007) "Thomas
F. Torrance is now receiving his due as one of the outstanding
theologians of the twentieth century. Stanley Stephen MacLean
represents a new era of Torrance scholarship, appreciative yet
critical, using unpublished resources and placing him in his
historical context. MacLean presents Torrance's eschatology as
Christ centered and ecclesial based, unique among most
eschatologies. Those with interest in both Torrance and eschatology
will be very grateful for this fine work." --Christian D. Kettler
President of the Thomas F. Torrance Theological Fellowship,
Professor of Theology and Philosophy, Friends University Author of
The God Who Rejoices (2010) Author Biography: Stanley S. MacLean
(PhD McGill University) is an Assistant Professor of Christian
Studies at Keimyung University, Daegu, South Korea.
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