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The concept of providence is embedded in the life and theology of
the church. Its uses are frequent and varied in understandings of
politics, nature, and individual life-stories. Parallels can be
discerned in other faiths. In this volume, David Fergusson traces
the development of providential ideas at successive periods in
church history. These include the early appropriation of Stoic and
Platonic ideas, the codification of providence in the Middle Ages,
its foregrounding in Reformed theology, and its secular
applications in the modern era. Responses to the Lisbon earthquake
(1755) provide an instructive case study. Although confidence in
divine providence was shaken after 1914, several models were
advanced during the twentieth century. Drawing upon this diversity
of approaches, Fergusson offers a chastened but constructive
account for the contemporary church. Arguing for a polyphonic
approach, he aims to distribute providence across all three
articles of the faith.
The concept of providence is embedded in the life and theology of
the church. Its uses are frequent and varied in understandings of
politics, nature, and individual life-stories. Parallels can be
discerned in other faiths. In this volume, David Fergusson traces
the development of providential ideas at successive periods in
church history. These include the early appropriation of Stoic and
Platonic ideas, the codification of providence in the Middle Ages,
its foregrounding in Reformed theology, and its secular
applications in the modern era. Responses to the Lisbon earthquake
(1755) provide an instructive case study. Although confidence in
divine providence was shaken after 1914, several models were
advanced during the twentieth century. Drawing upon this diversity
of approaches, Fergusson offers a chastened but constructive
account for the contemporary church. Arguing for a polyphonic
approach, he aims to distribute providence across all three
articles of the faith.
At a time when secular liberalism is in crisis and when the civic
contribution of religion is being re-assessed, the rich tradition
of Christian political theology demands renewed attention. This
book, based on the 2001 Bampton Lectures, explores the relationship
of the church both to the state and civil institutions. Arguing
that theological approaches to the state were often situated within
the context of Christendom and are therefore outmoded, the author
claims that a more differentiated approach can be developed by
attention to the concept of civil society. The book offers a
critical assessment of the effect of the First Amendment in the USA
and, in a concluding chapter, it defends the case for continuing
disestablishment in England and Scotland.
At a time when secular liberalism is in crisis and when the civic
contribution of religion is being re-assessed, the rich tradition
of Christian political theology demands renewed attention. This
book, based on the 2001 Bampton Lectures, explores the relationship
of the church both to the state and civil institutions. Arguing
that theological approaches to the state were often situated within
the context of Christendom and are therefore outmoded, the author
claims that a more differentiated approach can be developed by
attention to the concept of civil society. The book offers a
critical assessment of the effect of the First Amendment in the USA
and, in a concluding chapter, it defends the case for continuing
disestablishment in England and Scotland.
This book is an examination of current issues in the related fields of moral philosophy and Christian theology. It raises the question of whether and to what extent Christian moral presuppositions are distinctive or are held in common with other persons and communities. Attention is devoted to debates in pluralist societies about the relation of moral belief and action to tradition, community and story. A mediating position is advocated whereby recognition is accorded to both the distinctiveness of Christian convictions and their overlap with other moral positions.
The need to position Christianity in relation to other religions,
most notably Judaism and Islam, has brought about a renewed
interest in the theme of creation, which has been off the
theological agenda for much of the 20th century. Environmentalists,
biologists, feminists and process theologians have all registered
concerns, from their different perspectives, about the way in which
the traditional doctrine of creation characterizes the relationship
between the cosmos and its creator. Furthermore, the hoilism of the
New Age and its resonance with eastern patterns of thought seems to
offer something radically different from the Judaeo-Christian
understanding of the creation. It is in the light of these concerns
that the author argues for the doctrine of creation as a
distinctively Christian article of faith. By recognizing at the
same time that criticisms which have been made of its traditional
formulations must be properly acknowledged and accommodated, the
author is able to use the insights from secular disciples to
construct a theology of creation which is "responsible". This book
represents not only an introduction to a neglected aspect of
Christian doctrine, but also an example
This book explores some issues on the borderland between moral
philosophy and Christian theology. Particular attention is paid to
the issues at stake between liberals and communitarians and the
dispute between realists, non-realists and quasi-realists. In the
course of the discussion the writings of Alasdair MacIntyre, George
Lindbeck and Stanley Hauerwas are examined. While sympathetic to
many of the typical features of post-liberalism, the argument is
critical at selected points in seeking to defend realism and
accommodate some aspects of liberalism. The position that emerges
is more neo-Barthian than post-liberal. In maintaining the
distinctiveness of Christian ethics and community, the book also
seeks to acknowledge common moral ground held by those within and
without the church.
It is impossible to depict a single school of philosophical
theology in Scotland across three centuries, yet several strains
have been identified that suggest some recurrent themes or
intellectual habits. These include the following: the mutually
beneficial cross-fertilisation of the disciplines of philosophy and
theology; the tendency to eschew powerful philosophical systems
that might threaten to imprison theological ideas; a stress on both
the providential limitations and reliability of human reason; a
suspicion of reductive theories of a materialist inclination; and a
determination to inspect critically the proposals of theology and
to place these in positive relation to other disciplines.
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David Fergusson
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Description: This collection of forty-eight sermons, most of which
have not been previously published, discloses the integration of
vocation and imagination in the work of one of the greatest of Free
Church theologians, P. T. Forsyth. At a time of fragmentation, when
theological study has become too much removed from the task of the
preacher, Forsyth's work can remind us of the invigorating power of
Christian doctrine interpreted and expounded in situations of
pastoral and political exigency. Its capacity for the renewal of
the church is evident again from this rich and timely anthology,
compiled and introduced by Jason Goroncy.
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David Fergusson
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An international group of theologians contribute to this collection
of essays that reflect on the significance of Christian eschatology
for contemporary thought.
By drawing upon biblical, historical, dogmatic, and contemporary
cultural resources, the authors argue for the centrality of
eschatology to the life, activity, and hope of the church in the
world, Issues addressed include the understanding of time; the
nature of eschatological imagery; the status of apocalyptic and
millenarian language; and the political and ecological context of
modern eschatology.
This important collection offers sober theological reflection on
issues attracting widespread attention at the turn of the turn of
the millennium.
Schools of Faith represents a diversity of essays from scholars in
several continents. The contributors, all leading theologians and
ethicists, offer reflections on historical and contemporary themes
which are significant for wider debates in theological education
and church life in today's world. The range of contributor and
content provides a fitting tribute to the work of Iain R. Torrance
over many years. Amid the numerous subjects discussed, the authors
focus on liturgy, textual criticism, public theology, the ethics of
war, Christian doctrine, divine action, ecumenism, inter-faith
dialogue, spiritual formation, the office of the minister, and the
interface between religion and literature. The multi-faceted nature
of this collection signifies its importance for historical,
systematic and practical theology
Schools of Faith represents a diversity of essays from scholars in
several continents. The contributors, all leading theologians and
ethicists, offer reflections on historical and contemporary themes
which are significant for wider debates in theological education
and church life in today's world. The range of contributor and
content provides a fitting tribute to the work of Iain R. Torrance
over many years. Amid the numerous subjects discussed, the authors
focus on liturgy, textual criticism, public theology, the ethics of
war, Christian doctrine, divine action, ecumenism, inter-faith
dialogue, spiritual formation, the office of the minister, and the
interface between religion and literature. The multi-faceted nature
of this collection signifies its importance for historical,
systematic and practical theology
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