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The book explores the relationship between Christology and
theological anthropology through the lens provided by the theology
of Karl Barth and the mind/body discussion in contemporary
philosophy of mind. It thus comprises two major sections. The first
develops an understanding of Karl Barth's theological anthropology
focusing on three major facets: the centrality of Jesus Christ for
any real understanding of human persons; the resources that such a
christologically determined view of human nature has for engaging
in interdisciplinary discourse; and the ontological implications of
this approach for understanding the mind/body relationship.The
second part draws on this theological foundation to consider the
implications that Christological anthropology has for analyzing and
assessing several prominent ways of explaining the mind/body
relationship.Specifically, it interacts with two broad categories
of theories: 'nonreductive' forms of physicalism and 'holistic'
forms of dualism. After providing a basic summary of each, the book
applies the insights gained from Barth's anthropology to ascertain
the extent to which the two approaches may be considered
christologically adequate." T&T Clark Studies in Systematic
Theology" is a series of high profile monographs in the field of
Christian doctrine, with a particular focus on constructive
engagement with topics in systematic theology through historical
analysis or contemporary restatement.
Theologians working in theological anthropology often claim that
Jesus reveals what it means to be "truly human," but this often has
little impact in their actual account of anthropology. ReSourcing
Theological Anthropology addresses that lack by offering an account
of why theological anthropology must begin with Christology.
Building off his earlier study on how key theologians in church
history have understood the relationship between Christology and
theological anthropology, Cortez now develops a new proposal for
theological anthropology and applies it to the theological
situation today. ReSourcing Theological Anthropology is divided
into four sections. The first section explores the relevant
Christological/anthropological biblical passages and unpacks how
they inform our understanding of theological anthropology. The
second section discusses the theological issues raised in the
course of surveying the biblical texts. The third section lays out
a methodological framework for how to construct a uniquely
Christological anthropology. The final section builds on the first
three sections and demonstrates the significance of Christology for
understanding theological anthropology by applying the
methodological framework to several pressing anthropological
issues: gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, and death and
suffering.
This reader guides students through this difficult topic, with
seven chapters representing an in-depth treatment of a sub-topic
within theological anthropology. Starting with an overview and
specific methods for this subject, the overall discussion focuses
on the exegetical-theological problem of the imago dei. The
following chapters offer examination of topics such as: human
ontology, freedom and limit, gender and sexuality, personhood and
identity and worship and desire. Throughout this reader, the
editors include texts from the patristic, medieval, Reformation and
modern eras, while also providing a blend of bible commentary,
theological discourse and philosophy. The texts used for this study
include thinkers such as Gregory of Nyssa, Kathryn Tanner, Karl
Barth, Augustine, Martin Luther, John Paul II, Sarah Coakley and
David Kelsey. Each chapter contains an introduction,
research/discussion questions and suggestions for further reading.
On the heels of the advance since the twentieth-century of wholly
physicalist accounts of human persons, the influence of materialist
ontology is increasingly evident in Christian theologizing. To
date, the contemporary literature has tended to focus on
anthropological issues (e.g., whether the traditional soul / body
distinction is viable), with occasional articles treating
physicalist accounts of such doctrines as the Incarnation and
Resurrection of Jesus cropping up, as well. Interestingly, the
literature to date, both for and against this influence, is
dominated by philosophers. The present volume is a collection of
philosophers and theologians who advance several novel criticisms
of this growing trend toward physicalism in Christian theology. The
present collection definitively shows that Christian physicalism
has some significant philosophical and theological problems. No
doubt all philosophical anthropologies have their challenges, but
the present volume shows that Christian physicalism is most likely
not an adequate accounting for essential theological topics within
Christian theism. Christians, then, should consider alternative
anthropologies.
As Christians, we are called to seek the unity of the one body of
Christ. But when it comes to the sacraments, the church has often
been-and remains-divided. What are we to do? Can we still gather
together at the same table? Based on the lectures from the 2017
Wheaton Theology Conference, this volume brings together the
reflections of Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox
theologians, who jointly consider what it means to proclaim the
unity of the body of Christ in light of the sacraments. Without
avoiding or downplaying the genuine theological and sacramental
differences that exist between Christian traditions, what emerges
is a thoughtful consideration of what it means to live with the
difficult, elusive command to be one as the Father and the Son are
one.
With contributions from leading theologians and philosophers,
"Being Saved: Explorations in Human Salvation" brings together a
series of essays on the major topics relating to the doctrine of
salvation. The book provides readers with a critical resource that
consists of an integrative philosophical-theological method, and
will invigorate this much-needed discussion. Contributors include
Oliver Crisp (Fuller Theological Seminary) Paul Helm (Regent
College, Vancouver and Highland Theological College, Scotland)
Joanna Leidenhag (University of Edinburgh) Andrew Loke (Hong Kong
University)
This reader guides students through this difficult topic, with
seven chapters representing an in-depth treatment of a sub-topic
within theological anthropology. Starting with an overview and
specific methods for this subject, the overall discussion focuses
on the exegetical-theological problem of the imago dei. The
following chapters offer examination of topics such as: human
ontology, freedom and limit, gender and sexuality, personhood and
identity and worship and desire. Throughout this reader, the
editors include texts from the patristic, medieval, Reformation and
modern eras, while also providing a blend of bible commentary,
theological discourse and philosophy. The texts used for this study
include thinkers such as Gregory of Nyssa, Kathryn Tanner, Karl
Barth, Augustine, Martin Luther, John Paul II, Sarah Coakley and
David Kelsey. Each chapter contains an introduction,
research/discussion questions and suggestions for further reading.
The book explores the relationship between Christology and
theological anthropology through the lens provided by the theology
of Karl Barth and the mind/body discussion in contemporary
philosophy of mind. It thus comprises two major sections. The first
develops an understanding of Karl Barth's theological anthropology
focusing on three major facets: (1) the centrality of Jesus Christ
for any real understanding of human persons; (2) the resources that
such a christologically determined view of human nature has for
engaging in interdisciplinary discourse; and (3) the ontological
implications of this approach for understanding the mind/body
relationship. The second part draws on this theological foundation
to consider the implications that Christological anthropology has
for analyzing and assessing several prominent ways of explaining
the mind/body relationship. Specifically, it interacts with two
broad categories of theories: 'nonreductive' forms of physicalism
and 'holistic' forms of dualism. After providing a basic summary of
each, the book applies the insights gained from Barth's
anthropology to ascertain the extent to which the two approaches
may be considered christologically adequate.
What does it mean to be "truly human?" In Christological
Anthropology in Historical Perspective, Marc Cortez looks at the
ways several key theologians-Gregory of Nyssa, Julian of Norwich,
Martin Luther, Friedrich Schleiermacher, Karl Barth, John
Zizioulas, and James Cone-have used Christology to inform their
understanding of the human person. Based on this historical study,
he concludes with a constructive proposal for how Christology and
anthropology should work together to inform our view of what it
means to be human. Many theologians begin their discussion of the
human person by claiming that in some way Jesus Christ reveals what
it means to be "truly human," but this often has little impact in
the material presentation of their anthropology. Although modern
theologians often fail to reflect robustly on the relationship
between Christology and anthropology, this was not the case
throughout church history. In this book, examine seven key
theologians and discover their important contributions to
theological anthropology.
This is a guide to the most challenging issues that face anyone
studying theological anthropology. This work will serve to guide
the reader through the most challenging issues that face anyone
attempting to deal with the subject of theological anthropology.
Consequently, it will address the complexities surrounding such
questions as: What does it mean to be made in the image of God?
What does it mean to be a 'person'? What constitutes a human
person? What does it mean to affirm that humans are free beings?
And, what is gender? Each chapter will address one of these
fundamental questions with the same basic methodology. It will
first explain both why the question under consideration is
important for theological anthropology and why it is also a
contentious issue within the field. After this, each chapter will
survey and concisely explain the main options that have been
generated for resolving that particular question. Finally, each
chapter will present to the reader one way of working through the
complexity. These closing sections will be presented more as case
studies in how to work through the problems and arrive at a
conclusion than as definitive answers. Nonetheless, they will
strive to present a convincing way of answering the questions
raised by each chapter. "Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed" are
clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers
and subjects that students and readers can find especially
challenging - or indeed downright bewildering. Concentrating
specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to
grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas,
guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding
material.
This is a guide to the most challenging issues that face anyone
studying theological anthropology. This work will serve to guide
the reader through the most challenging issues that face anyone
attempting to deal with the subject of theological anthropology.
Consequently, it will address the complexities surrounding such
questions as: What does it mean to be made in the image of God?
What does it mean to be a 'person'? What constitutes a human
person? What does it mean to affirm that humans are free beings?
And, what is gender? Each chapter will address one of these
fundamental questions with the same basic methodology. It will
first explain both why the question under consideration is
important for theological anthropology and why it is also a
contentious issue within the field. After this, each chapter will
survey and concisely explain the main options that have been
generated for resolving that particular question. Finally, each
chapter will present to the reader one way of working through the
complexity. These closing sections will be presented more as case
studies in how to work through the problems and arrive at a
conclusion than as definitive answers. Nonetheless, they will
strive to present a convincing way of answering the questions
raised by each chapter. "Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed" are
clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers
and subjects that students and readers can find especially
challenging - or indeed downright bewildering. Concentrating
specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to
grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas,
guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding
material.
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