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Faith, Reason, and Theosis (Paperback)
Aristotle Papanikolaou, George E. Demacopoulos; Contributions by William J. Abraham, Peter C. Bouteneff, Carolyn Chau, …
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Theosis shapes contemporary Orthodox theology in two ways:
positively and negatively. In the positive sense, contemporary
Orthodox theologians made theosis the thread that bound together
the various aspects of theology in a coherent whole and also
interpreted patristic texts, which experienced a renaissance in the
twentieth century, even in Orthodox theology. In the negative
sense, contemporary theologians used theosis as a triumphalistic
club to beat down Catholic and Protestant Christians, claiming that
they rejected theosis in favor of either a rationalistic or
fideistic approach to Christian life. The essays collected in this
volume move beyond this East–West divide by examining the
relation between faith, reason, and theosis from Orthodox,
Catholic, and Protestant perspectives. A variety of themes are
addressed, such as the nature–grace debate and the relation of
philosophy to theology, through engagement with such diverse
thinkers as Thomas Aquinas, John Wesley, Meister Eckhart, Dionysius
the Areopagite, Symeon the New Theologian, Panayiotis Nellas,
Vladimir Lossky, Martin Luther, Martin Heidegger, Sergius Bulgakov,
John of the Cross, Delores Williams, Evagrius of Pontus, and Hans
Urs von Balthasar. The essays in this book are situated within a
current thinking on theosis that consists of a common, albeit
minimalist, affirmation amidst the flow of differences. The authors
in this volume contribute to the historical theological task of
complicating the contemporary Orthodox narrative, but they also
continue the “theological achievement” of thinking about
theosis so that all Christian traditions may be challenged to
stretch and shift their understanding of theosis even amidst an
ecumenical celebration of the gift of participation in the life of
God.
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Faith, Reason, and Theosis (Hardcover)
Aristotle Papanikolaou, George E. Demacopoulos; Contributions by William J. Abraham, Peter C. Bouteneff, Carolyn Chau, …
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R3,251
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Theosis shapes contemporary Orthodox theology in two ways:
positively and negatively. In the positive sense, contemporary
Orthodox theologians made theosis the thread that bound together
the various aspects of theology in a coherent whole and also
interpreted patristic texts, which experienced a renaissance in the
twentieth century, even in Orthodox theology. In the negative
sense, contemporary theologians used theosis as a triumphalistic
club to beat down Catholic and Protestant Christians, claiming that
they rejected theosis in favor of either a rationalistic or
fideistic approach to Christian life. The essays collected in this
volume move beyond this East–West divide by examining the
relation between faith, reason, and theosis from Orthodox,
Catholic, and Protestant perspectives. A variety of themes are
addressed, such as the nature–grace debate and the relation of
philosophy to theology, through engagement with such diverse
thinkers as Thomas Aquinas, John Wesley, Meister Eckhart, Dionysius
the Areopagite, Symeon the New Theologian, Panayiotis Nellas,
Vladimir Lossky, Martin Luther, Martin Heidegger, Sergius Bulgakov,
John of the Cross, Delores Williams, Evagrius of Pontus, and Hans
Urs von Balthasar. The essays in this book are situated within a
current thinking on theosis that consists of a common, albeit
minimalist, affirmation amidst the flow of differences. The authors
in this volume contribute to the historical theological task of
complicating the contemporary Orthodox narrative, but they also
continue the “theological achievement” of thinking about
theosis so that all Christian traditions may be challenged to
stretch and shift their understanding of theosis even amidst an
ecumenical celebration of the gift of participation in the life of
God.
The Oxford Handbook of the Epistemology of Theology brings together
leading scholars in the fields of theology and epistemology to
examine and articulate what can be categorized as appropriate
epistemic evaluation in theology. Part one focuses on some of the
epistemic concepts that have been traditionally employed in
theology such as knowledge of God, revelation and scripture, reason
and faith, experience, and tradition. This section also considers
concepts that have not received sufficient epistemological
attention in theology, such as saints, authority, ecclesial
practices, spiritual formation, and discernment. Part two
concentrates on epistemic concepts that have received significant
attention in contemporary epistemology and can be related to
theology such as understanding, wisdom, testimony, virtue,
evidence, foundationalism, realism/antirealism, scepticism, and
disagreement. Part three offers examples from key figures in the
Christian tradition and investigates the relevant epistemological
issues and insights in these writers, as well as recognizing the
challenges of connecting insights from contemporary epistemology
with the subject of theology proper, namely, God. Part four centres
on five emerging areas that warrant further epistemological
consideration: liberation theology, continental philosophy, modern
orthodox writers, feminism, and Pentecostalism. This authoritative
collection explores how the various topics, figures, and emerging
conversations can be reconceived and addressed in light of recent
developments in epistemology. Each chapter provides an analysis of
the crucial moves, positions, and debates, while also identifying
relevant epistemic considerations. This handbook fulfils the need
for the development of this new conversation that will take its
natural place in the intersection of theology and epistemology. It
links the fields of theology and epistemology in robust,
meaningful, and significant ways.
En este libro, el profesor William Abraham afirma que la
evangelizacion es un arte. Y, por consiguiente, debe ser llevado a
cabo con cuidado, ha de ser emprendido con seria reflexion y
colocarse en el marco de la estrategia global de la vida eclesial.
Es mas, sostiene que no se consiguen mas cristianos por el simple
hecho de difundir palabras a la gente, sino por el cuidado y el
amor que refleja una comunidad cristiana que toma muy en serio la
Biblia y sus propias tradiciones. La coleccion SEUT es una
seleccion de libros academicos, adaptados al lector para que
profundice, de forma accesible, en los temas pilares de la
Teologia. El area Ministerio y Mision es un rico instrumento para
el lector que quiera practicar la fe que proclama dentro y fuera de
su comunidad cristiana."
Analytic Theology was an accident waiting to happen. For most of
the twentieth century Anglo-American analytic philosophy was
systematically hostile to theology. With the revival of philosophy
of religion (at Oxford with Basil Mitchell and at Notre Dame with
Alvin Plantinga) it was clear that a new day had arrived. Then
philosophers began work on specific Christian doctrine. The latest
development is the arrival of an exciting new movement where the
skills and resources of analytic theology are available to
theology. William J. Abraham's essay sets the table; the ensuing
bibliography provides a salutary menu. William J. Abraham is Albert
Cook Outler Professor of Wesley Studies and Altshuler Distinguished
Teaching Professor at Perkins School of Theology, Southern
Methodist University, Texas, United States. Published by Highland
Loch Press, Dallas, Texas, in association with Wordsmith Academic
Press.
For centuries the Bible has been the backbone of Christianity and
of Christian theology. Yet it has also been the subject of fierce
controversy. Truth be told, theorizing about it (as opposed to
reading it) has been the cause of massive loss of faith among
Christians. An inflated and exaggerated vision of the Bible has
caused believers to stumble rather than grow in the faith. In turn
lovers of the Bible have turned in hostility against those who do
not share their supposedly high vision of its worth and role. In
'The Bible: Beyond the Impasse' William J. Abraham tracks the
problem back to its source. Astonishingly, well-meaning theologians
invented an approach to Holy Scripture that backfired with a
vengeance by fostering skepticism about the place of the Bible in
the life of faith and in theology itself. Happily, more recent
scholarship, represented by leading evangelical scholars like
Bishop Tom Wright, has tried to find a constructive way beyond the
battle for the Bible. However, as the diagnosis does not go deep
enough, the solution remains incomplete and fragile. Abraham argues
for a more accurate account of what has gone wrong and develops a
more fruitful way forward. The result is a book that will provide a
vision of the Bible that is spiritually liberating and
intellectually bracing.
Everybody knows that mainline Christianity in the West is on the
skids. This book explains why. Using the Methodist church as a case
study, Abraham shows the fatal policy decisions in play over the
last two centuries. By means of a lively overview of the lives of
Albert Outler, John Sung, and William Arthur, he shows what choices
were made and why. He also shows how the church in the West can
recover its nerve and get back on track. Everyone interested in the
recovery of Christianity in the West should read this book. William
J. Abraham is Albert Cook Outler Professor of Wesley Studies and
Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor at Perkins School of
Theology, located at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas,
United States.
In the wake of 9/11 much has been written on terrorism. Some have
examined the potential relation between religion and terrorism,
few, if any, have studied the relation between theology and
terrorism. In the latter case, the crucial issue is whether
theology provides indirect or direct motivation and justification
for terrorist acts. Drawing on his childhood and youth in Northern
Ireland, William J. Abraham tackles the latter question head on. He
argues that religious themes and practices play a pivotal indirect
role in terrorism in Ireland and shows that theology plays a
pivotal direct role in forms of Islamist terrorism. Hence current
forms of terrorism cannot be fully understood without coming to
terms with the crucial place of religion and theology in their
origins and persistent existence. Beyond this he explores what
ordinary people can do to respond to terrorism, what they should
expect from the state by way of protection, how they can resist
pious nonsense about forgiveness in respect to terrorism, and how
they can face the depth of evil that terrorism represents for all
of us. Written with economy and energy, this book is an eye-opener
on terrorism; it is also a rigorous theological response to the
moral and spiritual challenges posed by one of the great evils of
our times.
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The Art of Evangelism (Paperback)
William J. Abraham; Foreword by Donald English, Andrew Kinsey
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