Drawing on the wisdom and teaching experience of highly
respected theologians, the Engaging Theology series builds a firm
foundation for graduate study and other ministry formation
programs. Each of the six volumes - Scripture, Jesus, God,
Discipleship, Anthropology, and Church - is concerned with
retrieving, carefully evaluating, and constructively interpreting
the Christian tradition. Comprehensive in scope and accessibly
written, these volumes, used together or independently, will
stimulate rich theological reflection and discussion. More
important, the series will create and sustain the passion of the
next generation of theologians and church leaders.
What does it mean to be human in the twenty-first century? Susan
Ross explores this question through the lens of human desires: for
God, freedom, knowledge, love, and pleasure, but also for power,
consumer goods, self- gratification, and money. Beginning with
biblical narratives of human desires, she goes on to consider how
ancient, medieval, and modern thinkers have wrestled with the
various ways that human beings have sought fulfillment in the world
and in God.
The twenty-first century brings new questions and continuing
challenges: In a world of increasing complexity and fragmentation,
can we still talk about the ?self How have feminism and new
thinking about sexuality changed the ways we think about ourselves?
How do we maintain our humanity in the face of monstrous human
evil? What do the findings of science say about our uniqueness as
human beings?
"Anthropology: Seeking Light and Beauty" offers a path through
the many conflicting views of humanity, suggesting a fuller way of
living as we try to follow the example of Jesus.
"Susan A. Ross is a professor and chair of the theology
department at Loyola University Chicago. She is a vice-president
and member of the Board of Editors of Concilium, the international
theological journal. She is the author of"Extravagant Affections: A
Feminist Sacramental Theology "(1998) and" For the Beauty of the
Earth: Women, Sacramentality, and Justice "(2006)."
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