In the Face of Death

Thielicke-Theologian, Preacher, Boundary Rider

AvFabian F. Grassl

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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A new and compelling study of the theology of Helmut Thielicke through a biographical lens, focussing on his experiences of death and suffering.My theological work was always only a superstructure placed upon the experiences and sufferings of my life... Helmut ThielickeThielicke's story is one of extraordinary circumstance. As a young man living through Germany's darkest hour, he was time and again put on the brink of death by sickness, Nazi oppression, and war, and these experiences left an indelible mark on his worldview.Fabian F. Grassl's thoroughly researched study takes a fresh and original look at Thielicke's turbulent life through the lens of suffering and death, casting new light on one of the outstanding theologians, ethicists, and preachers of the twentieth century. The reader is invited to explore a world of thought decidedly shaped by the 'eschatological existence' of an intriguing personality; a flawed human being like the rest of us, yet endowed with a fascinating theological prowess, taking his stand amongst Germany's major historical upheavals of the last centenary.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-08-27
Mått:153 x 229 x 17 mm
Vikt:435 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:James Clarke
Antal sidor:295
Förlag:Boydell & Brewer Ltd
ISBN:9780227177198

Utforska kategorier

Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion
Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Fabian F. Grassl has studied theology and philosophy in the United States, Northern Ireland, and the Principality of Liechtenstein, where he is currently conducting research at the International Academy of Philosophy (www.iap.li). Originally from the Bavarian Forest, Germany, he is happily married to Anja and thankful father of three girls. His personal website is www.fabiangrassl.org.

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Dr Grassl here unveils in a masterful way those life experiences of Thielicke that had a profound impact on his thinking, preaching, and pastoral care. Dr Grassl not only provides insights into Thielicke's biography - frequently on the basis of previously unexplored archival material - but he also helps the reader to understand more clearly the principal themes in Thielicke's complex theology. This is now the best introduction in English to this important theologian's life and work.

Innehållsförteckning

Foreword by Timothy J. Wengert | ixForeword by Wolfram Thielicke | xiAcknowledgments | xiiiKey to Primary Source Abbreviations | xvIntroduction | xxiPart I LifeChapter 1 Setting the Stage: Thielicke's Biography as Keyto His Theology | 3Chapter 2 Existence in the Face of Death: Thielicke's Childhood and Sickness as Key to His Theology | 16Chapter 3 Existence in a Culture of Death: Thielicke's Experiences during the Nazi Regime as Key to His Theology | 36Part II TheologyChapter 4 The Lutheran Way: Thielicke's Conversion andThought in Historical Context | 73Chapter 5 The Pneumatic Theologian: The Spirit's Regenerative Work as Theological Starting Point | 88Chapter 6 The Triune God: Divine Personhood and the Origin of Evil | 117Chapter 7 The Crucified God: Borderline Situations and the Cross of Christ | 149Part III ProclamationChapter 8 Orator sub specie existentiae: The Making of a Preacher Man in a Culture of Death | 179Chapter 9 Homo sub specie malis: Pastoral Challenges in the Face of Death | 187Chapter 10 Homo sub specie aeternitatis: The Pastoral Commission in the Face of Death | 206Conclusion | 232Bibliography | 237Index of Names | 257Index of Scripture Passages | 265