Directions in Modern Theology – serie
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"Spirituality" often takes us out of the public world to a more inward (so-called "mystical") space, while "politics" calls us beyond ourselves to the more material realities of social embodiment.
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Theology and Scriptural Imagination brings together biblical exegetes, historians of the interpretation of Scripture, as well as contemporary philosophers and theologians who practice the kind of theological reflection it will take to celebrate the Word in season and out in a world that challenges the Scriptural imagination. As in previous volumes in this series, the essays here articulate overlapping as well as competing directions in modern theology. The editors hope that readers will seek out the common ground as well as the conflicts, to learn to taste the Word when it is bitter as well as sweet.
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Brings together students of Scripture, the history of Christianity, and various contemporary theologies so that readers can consider and debate the ways diverse and often conflicting eschatological narratives, images and beliefs might bear on the new millennium.
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This collection assembles essays by eleven leading Catholic and evangelical theologians in an ecumenical discussion of the benefits – and potential drawbacks – of today’s burgeoning corpus of theological interpretation. The authors explore the critical relationship between the earthly world and its heavenly counterpart. Ground-breaking volume of ecumenical debate featuring Catholic and evangelical theologiansExplores the core theological issue of how the material and spiritual worlds interrelateFeatures a diversity of analytical approachesAddresses an urgent need to distinguish the positive and problematic aspects of today’s rapidly growing corpus of theological interpretation
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This is a fresh and modern look at the concept of creatio ex nihilo with 12 essays by leading scholars from around the world. Discusses the theological implications of ‘ex nihilo’ and its place in modern theologyExamines the historiography of creation ‘ex nihilo’, with particular attention to the views of Aquinas, Dante, Luther, Merleau-Ponty, and BulgakovDelves into topics as varied as prayer, providence, beauty, divine presence, our relation to other creatures, freedom, and grace
Interreligious Reading After Vatican II
Scriptural Reasoning, Comparative Theology and Receptive Ecumenism
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
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Interreligious Reading After Vatican II brings together for the first time leading scholars from within and outside the Catholic tradition to discuss and undertake interreligious reading in the light of Vatican II. Focuses on Scriptural Reasoning and Comparative Theology, and considers the relationship between interreligious engagement and Receptive Ecumenism within the ChurchDetails key events in the history of forms of study across faith traditionsOffers a fresh analysis of the impact and on-going legacy of the Second Vatican CouncilTackles questions about scripture, doctrine, tradition, philosophy and ecumenism in connection with theories and practices of interreligious reading and reasoningInspires readers to think about how to engage with others within and beyond their own religious tradition
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Polydox Reflections stages a critical dialogue concerning the ethical and theological viability of "polydoxy." A wide range of thinkers explore this theological trend in light of their own sense of the task of modern theology. Provides sympathetic and skeptical responses to Polydoxy - a trend in contemporary theology that emphasizes the multiplicity of creation, religious traditions, and divinity itself.Introduces, expands, and refines the vibrant theological possibilities of polydoxy.Offers theological visions that are both ontologically rigorous and politically engaged.Includes essays by Virginia Burrus, Mark Jordan, Catherine Keller, Laurel Schneider and Graham Ward
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The thought of Gregory of Nyssa, the youngest of the fourth-cenrtury 'Cappadocian' Fathers, is currently at the centre of a number of important theological debates. This collection of specially commissioned essays calls the long-accepted interpretation of Gregory's trinitarianism into radical question. Gregory of Nyssa, the youngest of the fourth-century 'Cappadocian' Fathers, is currently at the centre of a number of important theological debates. Calls the long-accepted interpretation of Gregory's trinitarianism into radical question. Urges a reading of his 'pedagogy of desire' that will cause a major reconsideration of his methods of trinitarian exposition.
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Written and edited by leading scholars in the field, this collection explores Aquinas’ continuing relevance to contemporary theology and his ability to enlighten inter- and intra-faith dialogue. Explores Aquinas’ continuing relevance to contemporary theology. Looks at how Aquinas illuminates dialogue both among Christians and between Christians and non-Christians today. Written by both scholars of Aquinas and those who are actively involved in ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue. Topics range from Aquinas and Eastern Orthodoxy to Aquinas and atheism. Helps us to think rigorously about what is required to speak truthfully to people with different beliefs.
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With this volume, a group of scholar-practitioners of Islam, Judaism and Christianity invite readers to share in their understanding of scriptural text study and disciplined reasoning. Grapples with questions ranging from the nature of scripture and revelation to the relevance of philosophies such as idealism, pragmatism and phenomenology. Offers a constructive alternative to modernity, going deep into the scriptures while also drawing critically on modern philosophies and methodologies. Shows how Muslim, Jewish and Christian believers can study, reason and work together in a way that does not compromise their religious integrity and respects others’ religious integrity. A timely publication, of interest to all those interested in interfaith dialogue or in the nature of scriptural study.
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Dionysius the Areopagite, the early sixth-century Christian writer, bridged Christianity and neo-Platonist philosophy. Bringing together a team of international scholars, this volume surveys how Dionysius’s thought and work has been interpreted, in both East and West, up to the present day. One of the first volumes in English to survey the reception history of Dionysian thought, both East and WestProvides a clear account of both modern and post-modern debates about Dionysius’s standing as philosopher and Christian theologianExamines the contrasts between Dionysius’s own pre-modern concerns and those of the post-modern philosophical traditionHighlights the great variety of historic readings of Dionysius, and also considers new theories and interpretationsAnalyzes the main points of hermeneutical contrast between East and West
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Faith, Rationality and the Passions presents a fresh and original examination of the relation of religious faith, philosophical rationality and the passions. Contributions see leading scholars refute the widely-held belief that religious Enlightenment forced passion and reason apart. Leading Philosophical experts offer new research on the relation of faith, reason and the passions in classic and Enlightenment figuresOverturns the widely-held presumption that the Enlightenment was responsible for creating a gulf between reason and passionPresents original and innovative research on the importance of the late-19th century creation of the category of ‘emotion’, and its striking difference from classic ideas of passionBrings together secular science and philosophy of emotion with philosophical theology to seek a new integration of belief, emotion and reason