The death of Jesus is commonly regarded as the one radically novel
perspective from which the problem of suffering is viewed in the
New Testament, as opposed to the appropriation of viewpoints
present elsewhere in contemporary writings and in the Old
Testament. Tom Holmen's focus on the death of Jesus as a source of
New Testament theodicy reveals a two-fold reasoning: the lasting
relevance of the theme of Jesus' death on the cross and theodicy,
and the lack of thorough and sustained New Testament investigations
into this theme. Holmen's argument focuses on the changes in the
concept of suffering occasioned by the unprecedented sacrifice of
Jesus. He explores both the derivative nature of suffering as God's
retribution or a test for discipline - in line with the traditions
known in the time contemporary to the formation of the New
Testament - and the sharp, wholly new contrast of suffering as
intercessory in the crucifixion of Christ, Son of God, appearing to
the world as 'impossible'. Holmen considers many issues in his
discussion, including the context of providence and covenant, and
the problem that Jesus' death causes for theodicy. He also examines
other perspectives, such as the writings of Paul, and practical
considerations of coping with anguish. Taken as a whole, this study
provides a fresh examination of the crucifixion's central role for
understanding New Testament approaches to suffering.
General
| Imprint: |
T. & T. Clark
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| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
The Library of New Testament Studies |
| Release date: |
June 2020 |
| Authors: |
Tom Holmen
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| Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Paperback
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| Pages: |
192 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-567-69484-3 |
| Categories: |
Books
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| LSN: |
0-567-69484-4 |
| Barcode: |
9780567694843 |
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