On Christian theology
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On Christian theology
（Challenges in contemporary theology）
Blackwell, 2000
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Available at 4 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
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ISBN 9780631214397
Description
In this comprehensive collection of his work, Rowan Williams, one of the most significant theologians of his generation, tackles many of the most searching questions of theology and society at the end of the twentieth century. This is a book that bridges the gap between the academic, the spiritual and the political. It is the culmination of 20 years of teaching theology and of pastoral ministry, and reflects a continuing engagement with the patristic and medieval tradition of theology as well as with issues of contemporary theology and philosophy. Williams argues that theology moves constantly between the three registers of the celebratory, the communicative and the critical, and is held together by something not captured by any of these modes. He reflects on the fundamental connection between theology and self-awareness and self-critique, and discusses doctrinal issues - creation, incarnation, the Trinity - in this light. He addresses the nature of signs and sacraments and looks at the public and ethical embodiment of this theological vision. Overall, Williams presents a theological perspective acutely aware of the cultural and political crises of our time.
He suggests that detachment from doctrinal tradition will not solve our problems and argues instead for an imaginative reworking of the doctrinal tradition, formed in an intense dialogue with modernity and postmodernity.
Table of Contents
Preface. Prologue. 1. Defining the Enterprise. Theological Integrity. The Unity of Christian Truth. The Judgement of the World. The Discipline of Scripture. 2. The Act of God. On Being Creatures. Beginning with the Incarnation. The Finality of Christ. Word and Spirit. 3. The Grammar of God. Trinity and Revelation. Trinity and Ontology. Trinity and Pluralism. 4. Making Signs. Between the Cherubim: the Empty Tomb and the Empty Throne. The Nature of a Sacrament. Sacraments of the New Society. 5. Living the Mystery. Incarnation and the Renewal of Community. Interiority and Epiphany: a Reading in New Testament Ethics. Resurrection and Peace: More on New Testament Ethics. 'Nobody Knows Who I Am Till the Judgement Morning'. Index.
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: pbk ISBN 9780631214403
Description
This distillation of 20 years of Rowan Williams' pastoral and academic work tackles many of the most searching questions of theology and society at the end of the twentieth century.
Collects the work of a prominent writer and serving bishop on the history of Christian theology and spirituality.
Brings together Rowan Williams' theological essays with studies of wider issues from a theological point of view.
Includes an introduction to his work by Bishop Williams.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements. Preface.
Prologue.
1. Defining the Enterprise.
Theological Integrity.
The Unity of Christian Truth.
The Judgement of the World.
The Discipline of Scripture.
2. The Act of God.
On Being Creatures.
Beginning with the Incarnation.
The Finality of Christ.
Word and Spirit.
3. The Grammar of God.
Trinity and Revelation.
Trinity and Ontology.
Trinity and Pluralism.
4. Making Signs.
Between the Cherubim: the Empty Tomb and the Empty Throne.
The Nature of a Sacrament.
Sacraments of the New Society.
5. Living the Mystery.
Incarnation and the Renewal of Community.
Interiority and Epiphany: a Reading in New Testament Ethics.
Resurrection and Peace: More on New Testament Ethics.
'Nobody Knows Who I Am Till the Judgement Morning'.
Index.
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