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The Christian confession that Jesus Christ descended into hell has
been variously misunderstood or simply neglected by the Church and
dogmatic theology. This work is a significant retort to dogmatic
forgetfulness and ecclesial misunderstanding. It succeeds in doing
so by offering a close reading and critical analysis of Karl
Barth's treatment of the descent into hell and its relation to his
extraordinary theology of the atonement. The reach of David
Lauber's work is extended by placing Barth in conversation with
Hans Urs von Balthasar's innovative theology of Holy Saturday. In
revealing and unexpected ways, this book casts light upon the
ecumenical breadth of Barth's theology. It is a valuable
interpretation of significant facets of Barth's doctrine of God,
reflection upon the passion of Jesus Christ, and ethics. In
addition, Lauber offers a constructive theological proposal for how
the descent into hell affects the theological interpretation of
Scripture, the trinitarian being and activity of God, and the
non-violent and authentic shape of Christian life and witness
before our enemies.
The Christian confession that Jesus Christ descended into hell has
been variously misunderstood or simply neglected by the Church and
dogmatic theology. This work is a significant retort to dogmatic
forgetfulness and ecclesial misunderstanding. It succeeds in doing
so by offering a close reading and critical analysis of Karl
Barth's treatment of the descent into hell and its relation to his
extraordinary theology of the atonement. The reach of David
Lauber's work is extended by placing Barth in conversation with
Hans Urs von Balthasar's innovative theology of Holy Saturday. In
revealing and unexpected ways, this book casts light upon the
ecumenical breadth of Barth's theology. It is a valuable
interpretation of significant facets of Barth's doctrine of God,
reflection upon the passion of Jesus Christ, and ethics. In
addition, Lauber offers a constructive theological proposal for how
the descent into hell affects the theological interpretation of
Scripture, the trinitarian being and activity of God, and the
non-violent and authentic shape of Christian life and witness
before our enemies.
Everyone has questions about God and what matters most in life.
When we ask those questions, we are asking about theology. Isn't
talk about God really a guessing game? What good is the Old
Testament? How can we have free will if God controls everything?
The virgin birth. Really? What does an earthquake say about God? Is
the Holy Spirit still at work in churches today? What did Jesus
think about getting married? Does being a Christian mean having
particular political views? While books about doctrine supply
description and analysis of the classic questions of the faith,
they often miss the contemporary questions on the minds of readers.
This book fills that gap. Organized around the key topics of Jesus,
the Bible, church, the Holy Spirit, evil, salvation and hope, the
sometimes-provocative questions on these topics aim to ring true
with the lived experience of real people. Even more, they look to
inspire reflection, debate, disagreement, and above all, engagement
in what the Christian faith is all about.
Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses caught
Europe by storm and initiated the Reformation, which fundamentally
transformed both the church and society. Yet by Luther's own
estimation, his translation of the Bible into German was his
crowning achievement. The Bible played an absolutely vital role in
the lives, theology, and practice of the Protestant Reformers. In
addition, the proliferation and diffusion of vernacular
Bibles-grounded in the original languages, enabled by advancements
in printing, and lauded by the theological principles of sola
Scriptura and the priesthood of all believers-contributed to an
ever-widening circle of Bible readers and listeners among the
people they served. This collection of essays from the 2016 Wheaton
Theology Conference-the 25th anniversary of the conference-brings
together the reflections of church historians and theologians on
the nature of the Bible as "the people's book." With care and
insight, they explore the complex role of the Bible in the
Reformation by considering matters of access, readership, and
authority, as well as the Bible's place in the worship context,
issues of theological interpretation, and the role of Scripture in
creating both division and unity within Christianity. On the 500th
anniversary of this significant event in the life of the church,
these essays point not only to the crucial role of the Bible during
the Reformation era but also its ongoing importance as "the
people's book" today.
Every student asks questions about life beyond the classroom: What
does it mean to be in community? How can I discern my vocation? How
should I understand marriage and sex? How should I relate to money
and power? What happens if I doubt my faith? How should I approach
interfaith dialogue? To help students navigate these questions
about some of life's most pressing and difficult issues, Gary M.
Burge and David Lauber, coeditors of Theology Questions Everyone
Asks, have gathered insights from Christian faculty who draw on
their own experiences in conversation with students during office
hours and over coffee. Sometimes, the deepest learning takes place
outside the classroom.
The T&T Clark Companion to the Doctrine of Sin provides a
comprehensive treatment of the doctrine of sin. The Companion
includes an examination of the biblical and rabbinic accounts of
sin, and it provides accounts of sin and its effects offered by key
theologians throughout Christian history. It also explores debates
surrounding the implications of sin for various doctrines,
including God, creation, anthropology, and salvation. The book is
comprised of 30 major essays that provide an unparalleled
examination of the key texts, figures, and debates relevant to the
Christian tradition's discussion of the doctrine of sin. The
Companion is unique in that every essay seeks to both appropriate
and further stimulate the church's understanding of sin and its
implications for the whole of the church's dogmatic tradition. The
essays are divided into three sections: (1) Biblical Background;
(2) Major Figures and Traditions; and (3) Dogmatic Concerns. The
first set of essays explores the biblical and rabbinic accounts of
sin to bring out the complexities of the biblical presentation and
its implications. The second section discusses the role of the
doctrine of sin in the theology of key theologians with a special
attention to explaining how the doctrine contributes to an
understanding of their overall theology. The final section explores
key dogmatic questions and concerns related to the doctrine of sin
(e.g. original sin, sin and the question of evil and providence,
sin and the freedom of the will).
These select essays, brought together from the 2008 Wheaton College
Theology Conference by editors Daniel J. Treier and David Lauber,
show both the substance and the importance of the doctrine of the
Trinity for our worship, our reading of Scripture and the mission
of the church.
The doctrine of the Trinity has received considerable attention in
recent years. These essays demonstrate the substance and importance
of the doctrine for Christian faith, particularly in worship, in
the reading of Scripture, and in the church's mission. The
contributors are Philip W. Butin, John R. Franke, Edith M.
Humphrey, Mark Husbands, Keith E. Johnson, Robert K. Lang'at, David
Lauber, Gordon T. Smith, Daniel J. Treier, Leanne Van Dyk, Kevin J.
Vanhoozer and John D. Witvliet.
The T&T Clark Companion to the Doctrine of Sin provides a
comprehensive treatment of the doctrine of sin. The Companion
includes an examination of the biblical and rabbinic accounts of
sin, and it provides accounts of sin and its effects offered by key
theologians throughout Christian history. It also explores debates
surrounding the implications of sin for various doctrines,
including God, creation, anthropology, and salvation. The book is
comprised of 30 major essays that provide an unparalleled
examination of the key texts, figures, and debates relevant to the
Christian tradition's discussion of the doctrine of sin. The
Companion is unique in that every essay seeks to both appropriate
and further stimulate the church's understanding of sin and its
implications for the whole of the church's dogmatic tradition. The
essays are divided into three sections: (1) Biblical Background;
(2) Major Figures and Traditions; and (3) Dogmatic Concerns. The
first set of essays explores the biblical and rabbinic accounts of
sin to bring out the complexities of the biblical presentation and
its implications. The second section discusses the role of the
doctrine of sin in the theology of key theologians with a special
attention to explaining how the doctrine contributes to an
understanding of their overall theology. The final section explores
key dogmatic questions and concerns related to the doctrine of sin
(e.g. original sin, sin and the question of evil and providence,
sin and the freedom of the will).
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