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Karl Rahner, a German Jesuit, was probably the most prominent and
influential Catholic theologian of the twentieth century. In the
1950s, he was on the margins, his orthodoxy questioned and his work
censored. Yet a decade later he was a key theological adviser at
the Second Vatican Council and, in almost all accounts but his own,
one of the shaping influences upon it. Heavily influenced by
Aquinas, his work sought to reconcile Christian faith with
contemporary thought and the revelation of God in human experience.
Here, Karen Kilby makes Rahner's often dense and difficult thinking
accessible to a wide audience. She sketches a few of the central
themes of Rahner's thought and gives the reader both a feeling for
the way he approaches problems and some sense of the breadth of his
work. This revised and expanded edition is an ideal introduction to
Rahner for students and the general reader.
Karl Rahner is one of the great theologians of the twentieth
century, known for his systematic, foundationalist approach. This
bold and original book explores the relationship between his
theology and his philosophy, and argues for the possibility of a
nonfoundationalist reading of Rahner. Karen Kilby calls into
question both the admiration of Rahner's disciples for the
overarching unity of his though, and the too easy dismissals of
critics who object to his 'flawed philosophical staring point' or
to his supposedly modern and liberal appeal to experience. Through
a lucid and critical exposition of key texts including Spirit in
the World and Hearer of the Word, and of themes such as the
Vorgriff auf esse, the supernatural existential and the anonymous
Christian, Karen Kilby reaffirms Rahner's significance for modern
theology and offers a clear exposition of his thought.
Karl Rahner is one of the great theologians of the twentieth
century, known for his systematic, foundationalist approach. This
bold and original book explores the relationship between his
theology and his philosophy, and argues for the possibility of a
nonfoundationalist reading of Rahner. Karen Kilby calls into
question both the admiration of Rahner's disciples for the
overarching unity of his though, and the too easy dismissals of
critics who object to his 'flawed philosophical staring point' or
to his supposedly modern and liberal appeal to experience. Through
a lucid and critical exposition of key texts including Spirit in
the World and Hearer of the Word, and of themes such as the
Vorgriff auf esse, the supernatural existential and the anonymous
Christian, Karen Kilby reaffirms Rahner's significance for modern
theology and offers a clear exposition of his thought.
Karen Kilby has successfully taken the difficult and obscure work
of Karl Rahner and presented it in a clear, fascinating way that
explains the man and his religious quest.
Karen Kilby explores the doctrine of the Trinity and issues of
evil, suffering and sin. She offers a critique of the lack of
respect for mystery found in the most popular Trinitarian thinking
of our time. Kilby gives an apophatic reading of Aquinas on the
Trinity and offers a distinct next step in the sequence on the
Trinity - the appeal of social doctrines of the Trinity lies
principally in their ecclesial and political relevance. She engages
with Miroslav Volf's famous 'The Trinity is our social program'
essay and addresses the question of what an alternative politics of
an apophatic theology of the Trinity might look like. The essays
explore the question of theodicy and argue that evil poses a
question to Christians and Christian's theology which can neither
be answered nor dismissed. Kilby argues that Christians must live
with this mystery, this lack of resolution, rather than trying to
diminish the gravity of evil, or allowing evil to dictate their
conception of God's goodness or power. By offering a critical
reading of Hans Urs von Balthasar and Julian of Norwich she
explores the question of whether Christianity can avoid giving a
positive valuation to suffering, and concludes the two represent
two different strands within the Christian tradition in relation to
thought on suffering.
This volume approaches questions concerning the status and meaning
of suffering in Christian life and Christian theology through the
lens of a variety of theological disciplines - biblical,
historical, practical, political and systematic theology. Scholars
from this range of fields concentrate on a number of questions: Is
love intrinsically linked with suffering? Are suffering and loss on
some level fundamentally good? How is - and how should - suffering
and diminishment be viewed in the Christian tradition? Featuring
leading voices that include Linn Tonstad, Bernard McGinn, Anna
Rowlands, John Swinton and Paul Murray, this volume brings together
essays touching on concrete issues such as cancer, mental health,
and the experience of refugees, and discusses broad themes
including vulnerability, kenosis and tragedy. In correlating these
themes with the examination of texts ranging from Paul's letters to
works of the Cappadocians, Thomas Aquinas, John of the Cross and
Mother Teresa, Suffering and the Christian Life offers fresh and
accessible academic approaches to a question of vital personal,
existential significance.
Karen Kilby explores the doctrine of the Trinity and issues of
evil, suffering and sin. She offers a critique of the lack of
respect for mystery found in the most popular Trinitarian thinking
of our time. Kilby gives an apophatic reading of Aquinas on the
Trinity and offers a distinct next step in the sequence on the
Trinity - the appeal of social doctrines of the Trinity lies
principally in their ecclesial and political relevance. She engages
with Miroslav Volf's famous 'The Trinity is our social program'
essay and addresses the question of what an alternative politics of
an apophatic theology of the Trinity might look like. The essays
explore the question of theodicy and argue that evil poses a
question to Christians and Christian's theology which can neither
be answered nor dismissed. Kilby argues that Christians must live
with this mystery, this lack of resolution, rather than trying to
diminish the gravity of evil, or allowing evil to dictate their
conception of God's goodness or power. By offering a critical
reading of Hans Urs von Balthasar and Julian of Norwich she
explores the question of whether Christianity can avoid giving a
positive valuation to suffering, and concludes the two represent
two different strands within the Christian tradition in relation to
thought on suffering.
This volume approaches questions concerning the status and meaning
of suffering in Christian life and Christian theology through the
lens of a variety of theological disciplines – biblical,
historical, practical, political and systematic theology. Scholars
from this range of fields concentrate on a number of questions: Is
love intrinsically linked with suffering? Are suffering and loss on
some level fundamentally good? How is – and how should –
suffering and diminishment be viewed in the Christian tradition?
Featuring leading voices that include Linn Tonstad, Bernard McGinn,
Anna Rowlands, John Swinton and Paul Murray, this volume brings
together essays touching on concrete issues such as cancer, mental
health, and the experience of refugees, and discusses broad themes
including vulnerability, kenosis and tragedy. In correlating these
themes with the examination of texts ranging from Paul’s letters
to works of the Cappadocians, Thomas Aquinas, John of the Cross and
Mother Teresa, Suffering and the Christian Life offers fresh and
accessible academic approaches to a question of vital personal,
existential significance.
Fergus Kerr, OP is one of the foremost Catholic theologians of his
generation. His works are widely read by specialists and students
in the UK, North America and across the world. His 'Theology after
Wittgenstein' is regarded as a seminal work in philosophical
theology. His 'After Aquinas: Versions of Thomism' and 'Twentieth
Century Catholic Theologians' are two of the finest
student-focussed introductions to their topics currently available.
The essays in this collection cover the two key areas of Kerr's
contribution: the relationship between theology and philosophy,
focusing particularly on Thomism; and twentieth century Catholic
thought. These themes provide the volume's coherence. A key
strength of this volume lies in the stature of its contributors.
These include the Canadian Catholic philosopher and
Templeton-laureate Charles Taylor, Stanley Hauerwas, John Milbank,
David Burrell and Denys Turner. A number of younger contributors,
representing the influence of Kerr over several generations, are
also represented.
With over 550 entries ranging from Abba to Zwingli composed by
leading contemporary theologians from around the world, The
Cambridge Dictionary of Christian Theology represents a fresh,
ecumenical approach to theological reference. Written with an
emphasis on clarity and concision, all entries are designed to help
the reader understand and assess the specifically theological
significance of the most important concepts. Clearly structured,
the volume is organized around a small number of 'core entries'
which focus on key topics to provide a general overview of major
subject areas, while making use of related shorter entries to
impart a more detailed knowledge of technical terms. The work as a
whole provides an introduction to the defining topics in Christian
thought and is an essential reference point for students and
scholars.
Fergus Kerr, OP is one of the foremost Catholic theologians of his
generation. His works are widely read by specialists and students
in the UK, North America and across the world. His Theology after
Wittgenstein is regarded as a seminal work in philosophical
theology. His After Aquinas: Versions of Thomism and Twentieth
Century Catholic Theologians are two of the finest student-focussed
introductions to their topics currently available. The essays in
this collection cover the two key areas of Kerrs contribution: the
relationship between theology and philosophy, focusing particularly
on Thomism; and twentieth century Catholic thought. These themes
provide the volumes coherence. A key strength of this volume lies
in the stature of its contributors. These include the Canadian
Catholic philosopher and Templeton-laureate Charles Taylor, Stanley
Hauerwas, John Milbank, David Burrell and Denys Turner. A number of
younger contributors, representing the influence of Kerr over
several generations, are also represented.
With over 550 entries ranging from Abba to Zwingli composed by
leading contemporary theologians from around the world, The
Cambridge Dictionary of Christian Theology represents a fresh,
ecumenical approach to theological reference. Written with an
emphasis on clarity and concision, all entries are designed to help
the reader understand and assess the specifically theological
significance of the most important concepts. Clearly structured,
the volume is organized around a small number of 'core entries'
which focus on key topics to provide a general overview of major
subject areas, while making use of related shorter entries to
impart a more detailed knowledge of technical terms. The work as a
whole provides an introduction to the defining topics in Christian
thought and is an essential reference point for students and
scholars.
The enormously prolific Swiss Roman Catholic theologian Hans Urs
von Balthasar (1905-1988) was marginalized during much of his life,
but his reputation over time has only continued to grow. He was
said to be the favorite theologian of John Paul II and is held in
high esteem by Benedict XVI. It is not uncommon to hear him
referred to as "the" great Catholic theologian of the twentieth
century.In "Balthasar: A (Very) Critical Introduction" Karen Kilby
argues that although the low regard in which Balthasar was held
from the 1950s to 1960s was not justified, neither is the current
tendency to lionize him. Instead, she advocates a more balanced
approach, particularly in light of a fundamental problem in his
writing, namely, his characteristic authorial voice -- an
over-reaching "God's eye" point of view that contradicts the
content of his theology.
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