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Ian Stackhouse, Oliver D. Crisp; Foreword by Thomas G. Long
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This volume will show how various intellectual disciplines (most
found within the modern university) can learn from theology and
philosophy in primarily methodological and substantitive terms. It
will explore the possible ways in which current presuppositions and
practices of the displine might be challenged. It will also
indicate the possibilities of both a "Christian Culture" in
relation to that discipline or the way in which that discipline
might look within a real or theoretical Christian university. >
The purpose of this volume is to offer an authoritative overview of
the positive relationship between faith and reason, the latter
understood as different mode of philosophy. It will also show that
despite important variations and differences, the manner in which
Christan faith is able to interact with other intellectual
disciplines is grounded in theology and is required by theology.
Finally it will ground the overall project of "Religion and the
University" firmly in different ecclesial communities within the
Christian family and differing theological-philosophical
orientations that might be trans-denominational.
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Theology, Fantasy, and the Imagination
Andrew D Thrasher, Austin M. Freeman; As told to Fotini Toso; Contributions by Nicholas Adams, Giovanni Carmine Costabile, …
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Theology, Fantasy, and the Imagination is an edited collection at
the intersection of theology, religion, and philosophy and fantasy
literature and table-top games. The volume begins with an
invocation of the “old magic” of pre-modern theology and
follows with analyses of classical Christian fantasy. The second
section articulates a “post-Christian” turn in fantasy since
the late twentieth century, arguing how fantasy can serve to
re-enchant the imagination in ways that moves beyond traditional
Christianity. The last section on fantasy at play explores how
religion is at play in Dungeons and Dragons and in Magic: the
Gathering.
Oliver D. Crisp studies the topics of human freedom, redemption and
communion with one another and God, which are central themes in
Christian theology. The chapters of this volume are arranged
according to how they would appear in a traditional dogmatics:
dealing with issues concerning human free will and sin, studies on
the person of Christ in recent theology, and human redemption. The
book ends with pieces examining two important issues in Christian
practice, namely, the Eucharist and prayer. Deeply engaged with the
Christian tradition, and exemplifying a generous orthodoxy, this
work makes a constructive theological case for the vitality and
importance of Reformed theology today.
A Fresh Look at the Holy Spirit. Recent decades have recognized
pneumatology-the theology of the Holy Spirit-as a critical
component in Christian thought, worthy of increased attention.
While scholarly discussion about the Spirit is both creative and
lively, it does sometimes occur in outlying areas of doctrine and
practice rather than within its context of the doctrine of God. The
Third Person of the Trinity represents the proceedings of the 2020
Los Angeles Theology Conference, which examined pneumatology as a
core component of the doctrine of the Trinity, offering
constructive proposals for understanding the doctrine of the Holy
Spirit with theological and historical depth, ecumenical scope, and
analytic clarity. The twelve diverse essays in this collection
include discussions on: Understanding the Holy Spirit's presence in
creation. The mystery of the Trinity and the procession of the
Spirit. An exploration of a Black American pneumatology of freedom.
Exploring pneumatology alongside sorrow and suffering. Each of the
essays collected in this volume engage with Scripture as well as
with others in the field-theologians both past and present, from
different confessions-in order to provide constructive resources
for contemporary systematic theology and to forge a theology for
the future.
An Exploration of Different Issues in the Doctrine of the Trinity.
Throughout the last century, theologians gave great attention to
the doctrine of the Trinity, and they largely succeeded in
restoring it to a central place in Christian thought. But as they
highlighted the novelty of the revolutionary new trinitarianism, a
number of generalizations crept into the discussion that requires a
careful reevaluation of the classical tradition. Trinitarian
Theology-the subject of the second annual Los Angeles Theology
Conference-sought to make constructive progress in the doctrine of
the Trinity by aligning the trinitarian revival with the ongoing
task of retrieving the classical doctrine of the Trinity. The nine
diverse essays in this collection include discussions on: Ways to
clarify the doctrine of the Trinity without sacrificing its
essential mystery. The ways in which trinitarian theology applies
practically to the Christian life and mission. Highlighting the
counter-revolutionary trends in the most recent trinitarian
thought. Discourse on the role Karl Barth played in advancing
trinitarian thought. Each of the essays collected in this volume
engage with Scripture as well as with others in the
field-theologians both past and present, from different
confessions-in order to provide constructive resources for
contemporary systematic theology and to forge a theology for the
future.
Although "God loves you" is a common summary of the central message
of Christian teaching and preaching, a close reading of the Bible
and attention to the Christian tradition will reveal passages of
Scripture and Christian doctrines--particularly John Calvin's
doctrine of predestination--that seem to undermine confidence in
God's love for all people. For numerous theologians, including many
within the Reformed tradition, the secret decree of Calvin's God to
save some and condemn others seems to undercut completely one's
assurance of salvation along with one's ability to trust in and
worship God. However, pastor and scholar John Calvin confidently
spoke of God as a loving Father throughout his teaching and
preaching. In Uncovering Calvin's God, Forrest H. Buckner unearths
Calvin's teaching about the God of love who reigns sovereign over
predestination. Drawing upon sources from across Calvin's corpus,
Buckner examines Calvin's teaching on the knowledge of God and the
doctrine of predestination to provide a more robust and cohesive
understanding of Calvin's theology, which Buckner then confirms
through an extensive examination of Calvin's preaching in Geneva.
He then offers a critical comparison of Calvin's approach with the
teaching of Luther, Zwingli, Bullinger, Arminius, and Barth. Using
Calvin's system as a starting point, this book helps readers
perceive the essentials and trade-offs of any doctrine of
predestination that takes seriously both the Bible and the loving
God revealed in Jesus Christ.
A Fresh Look at the Doctrine of Christ, Essential for Modern
Theological Work Christology was the central doctrine articulated
by the early church councils, and it remains the subject of
vigorous theological investigation today. The study of the doctrine
of Christ is a field of broad ecumenical convergence, inviting
theologians from all denominational settings to fruitful
collaborative exploration. In the contemporary setting, it is
especially crucial for theologians to investigate the scriptural
witness afresh, to retrieve classical criteria and categories from
the tradition, and to consider the generative pressure of
soteriology for Christology proper. The first annual Los Angeles
Theology Conference sought to make a positive contribution to
contemporary dogmatics in intentional engagement with the Christian
tradition. Christology, Ancient and Modern brings together
conference proceedings, surveying the field and articulating the
sources, norms, and criteria for constructive theological work in
Christology.
Although "God loves you" is a common paraphrase of Christian
teaching and preaching, a close reading of the Bible and attention
to the Christian tradition will reveal passages of Scripture and
Christian doctrines-- particularly John Calvin's doctrine of
predestination--that seem to undermine confidence in God's love for
all people. For many theologians, not only in the Reformed
tradition, the secret decree of Calvin's God to save some and
condemn others seems completely to undercut any assurance of
salvation and the ability to trust in and worship God. However,
pastor and scholar John Calvin confidently spoke of God as a loving
Father throughout his teaching and preaching. In Uncovering
Calvin's God, Forrest H. Buckner unearths Calvin's teaching about
the God of love who reigns sovereign over predestination. Drawing
upon sources from across Calvin's corpus, Buckner examines Calvin's
teaching on the knowledge of God and the doctrine of predestination
to provide a more robust and cohesive understanding of Calvin's
theology, which Buckner then confirms through an extensive
examination of Calvin's preaching in Geneva. He then offers a
critical comparison of Calvin's approach with the teaching of
Luther, Zwingli, Bullinger, Arminius, and Barth. Using Calvin's
system as a starting point, this book helps readers perceive the
essentials and trade-offs of any doctrine of predestination that
takes seriously both the Bible and the loving God revealed in Jesus
Christ.
Defining the Nature, Process, and Mission of Dogmatic Discourse.
Theologians often discuss method in a remote and preliminary way
that suggests they are not yet speaking theologically when speaking
methodologically. But it is also possible to reflect on the work of
Christian dogmatics in a way that is self-consciously nourished by
biblical reasoning, resourced by tradition, joined up with
ecclesial practice, and alert to spiritual dynamics. Bringing
together theologians who are actively engaged in the writing and
editing of extended dogmatics projects, The Task of Dogmatics
represents the proceedings of the 2017 Los Angeles Theology
Conference and seeks to provide constructive accounts of the nature
of the dogmatic task. The eleven diverse essays in this collection
include discussions on: Identifying theology's pattern and norm.
The validity and relativity of doctrinal statements. The Apostle
Paul and the task of dogmatics. The retrieval of patristic and
medieval theology. Each of the essays collected in this volume
engage with Scripture as well as with others in the
field-theologians both past and present, from different
confessions-in order to provide constructive resources for
contemporary systematic theology and to forge a theology for the
future.
Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) is widely regarded as America's
greatest philosopher-theologian. In the last half century there has
been a resurgence of interest in Edwards' work from historians,
theologians and philosophers, aided by the publication of the Yale
edition of Edwards' Works. Edwards' thinking on sin has long been a
mystery to scholars trying to fit his thought into the traditional
categories of Reformed theology. What this study shows is that
Edwards' theory of sin was an original contribution to
philosophical theology, which can only be understood when read on
its own terms as a philosophical theory about the nature of sin,
its origin and transmission. This constitutes a substantial
contribution to the literature on Edwards and, more broadly, to
philosophical theology in general.
Constructive contemporary theology requires serious engagement with
the theologians of the past. This book offers a series of studies
in the Christology of key representatives in the Reformed tradition
engaging their thought for contemporary dogmatics. Thinkers from
each of the five centuries in which Reformed theology has
flourished are represented - John Calvin; John Owen; Jonathan
Edwards; William Shedd; Donald Baillie; and Kathryn Tanner - each
of whom in different ways challenge conventional accounts of
Christology. The book is organized thematically, linking historic
and contemporary discussions of Christology in theology and
philosophy by engaging the thinking of these theologians in a
collegial way, using their work as means of promoting constructive
systematic theology today. Oliver Crisp presents an important
contribution to broadening our understanding of Reformed theology
by showing how important theologians have taken views often at odds
with 'textbook' accounts of the tradition. Written in an accessible
style, this book will appeal to a wide range of readers, including
upper-level undergraduates, graduate students and scholars of
Christian theology, philosophy and religious studies.
Constructive contemporary theology requires serious engagement with
the theologians of the past. This book offers a series of studies
in the Christology of key representatives in the Reformed tradition
engaging their thought for contemporary dogmatics. Thinkers from
each of the five centuries in which Reformed theology has
flourished are represented - John Calvin; John Owen; Jonathan
Edwards; William Shedd; Donald Baillie; and Kathryn Tanner - each
of whom in different ways challenge conventional accounts of
Christology. The book is organized thematically, linking historic
and contemporary discussions of Christology in theology and
philosophy by engaging the thinking of these theologians in a
collegial way, using their work as means of promoting constructive
systematic theology today. Oliver Crisp presents an important
contribution to broadening our understanding of Reformed theology
by showing how important theologians have taken views often at odds
with 'textbook' accounts of the tradition. Written in an accessible
style, this book will appeal to a wide range of readers, including
upper-level undergraduates, graduate students and scholars of
Christian theology, philosophy and religious studies.
This volume offers an array of newly commissioned essays,
addressing the topic of love in the Christian tradition. Drawn from
a range of expert theologians and philosophers in contemporary
analytic and non-analytic theology, these essays join current
debates within the theology of love, and aim to propose new avenues
for future research. Including the last essay written by Marilyn
McCord Adams, Love, Divine and Human deals with a rich variety of
issues related to divine and human love. The broad scope of the
book includes divine transcendence and its methodological bearing
on the doctrine of divine love, the nature and scope of divine
love, the interrelation between God's love and wrath, the
plausibility of an impassable God of love, and the application of
various conceptions of divine love to the problem of divine
hiddenness, human ethics, and human free will, among other topics.
This unified collection of cutting-edge papers will advance
discussion for all those focused on the theology of love.
This title was first published in 2003. It has often been claimed
that Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) was America's greatest
philosopher and theologian. From literary criticism of his sermons
to philosophical assessments of his metaphysics, there has been a
burgeoning industry in Edwardsian studies, but there has been no
one place where an exploration of the theology and philosophy of
Edwards has been brought together. 2003 marks the tercentenary date
of the birth of Jonathan Edwards. This book draws together
specially-commissioned contributions from philosophers and
theologians from the USA and UK, to present new analytic
philosophical and theological thinking on Edwards in a way that
reflects Edwards' own concerns, as well as those current in the
academy.
Jonathan Edwards (1703 - 1758) is widely regarded as America's
greatest philosopher-theologian. In the last half century there has
been a resurgence of interest in Edwards' work from historians,
theologians and philosophers, aided by the publication of the Yale
edition of Edwards' Works. Edwards' thinking on sin has long been a
mystery to scholars trying to fit his thought into the traditional
categories of Reformed theology. What this study shows is that
Edwards' theory of sin was an original contribution to
philosophical theology, which can only be understood when read on
its own terms as a philosophical theory about the nature of sin,
its origin and transmission. This constitutes a substantial
contribution to the literature on Edwards and, more broadly, to
philosophical theology in general.
This title was first published in 2003. It has often been claimed
that Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) was America's greatest
philosopher and theologian. From literary criticism of his sermons
to philosophical assessments of his metaphysics, there has been a
burgeoning industry in Edwardsian studies, but there has been no
one place where an exploration of the theology and philosophy of
Edwards has been brought together. 2003 marks the tercentenary date
of the birth of Jonathan Edwards. This book draws together
specially-commissioned contributions from philosophers and
theologians from the USA and UK, to present new analytic
philosophical and theological thinking on Edwards in a way that
reflects Edwards' own concerns, as well as those current in the
academy.
Preaching has fallen on hard times with many questioning its
relevance and even its validity as a New Testament practice. This
symposium of specially commissioned essays draws together an
international team of thirteen scholars and pastors to address the
importance of textual preaching in the history and life of the
early church, the historic church, and the contemporary church.
Contributions include essays on Old Testament preaching; preaching
in Eastern Orthodoxy; gender-sensitive preaching; and preaching in
the theology of Jonathan Edwards, Charles Spurgeon and Dietrich
Bonhoeffer. It also includes essays on a range of homiletical
challenges that textual preaching raises for the contemporary
preacher, including genre, preaching without notes, inhabiting the
text, and preaching without platitudes. A final reflection by Dave
Hansen on the state of textual preaching rounds out the collection.
The preaching of the gospel stands at the heart of Christian
praxis. These essays make a vital contribution to the recovery of
the importance of preaching, focused on the text of Scripture.
Written with an eye to the pastor and practitioner as well as those
in the pews and in the classroom, this is a book that is appealing
to a wide range of readers.
This collection of studies in theology is written from the
perspective of one from within the Christian faith, and seeking
greater understanding of the doctrinal deposit of that faith. As a
leading scholar in Christian and analytic theology, Oliver D. Crisp
summarizes and analyses Christian doctrine, written in the form of
traditional dogmatics. Beginning with issues concerning the task of
theology, Crisp explores the challenges to systematic theology as a
discipline, the uses of Scripture in theological discourse, and the
reception of the theology of John Calvin. He then moves issues at
the centre of serious theological debate in recent theology, the
relationship between God and abstract objects in the thought of
Jonathan Edwards, and theological anthropology. This volume
culminates with studies that focus on central and defining issues
in contemporary systematic and philosophical theology, taking
forward a constructive theological program in dialogue with
important figures in the Christian tradition, and engaged with some
of the best contemporary theological scholarship.
A Close Look at Atonement's Place in Contemporary Systematic
Theology. In light of renewed interest in the doctrine of
atonement-during which a range of "atonement models" have gained
momentum among different traditions-it's important to map these
models to the broader context of theological thought on this aspect
of Christ's work and to show how no single approach has the
complete picture. The proceedings of the third annual Los Angeles
Theology Conference seek to identify the place of the doctrine of
atonement in systematic theology. Locating Atonement stays away
from discussion of theories of atonement, typologies of those
theories, and contests among various theories. Instead, its focus
is on the question: What else is there to do in atonement theology
besides rehashing types and theories? The twelve diverse essays in
this collection include discussions on: Atonement and the concept
of punishment. Atonement and ascension. Atonement and human
suffering. Atonement and covenant. Each of the essays collected in
this volume engage with Scripture as well as with others in the
field-theologians both past and present, from different
confessions-in order to provide constructive resources for
contemporary systematic theology and to forge a theology for the
future.
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