The Last Things: Biblical and Theological Perspectives on Eschatology
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (544 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0802848788 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 180 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Book Guy said Problematic. Given Pannenberg and Braaten's involvement, this is work attempts to reflect Lutheran scholarship that is both orthodox and intellectually serious. However, it is seriously undermined by an effort to give the material relevance by linking it with conventional liberal politics. An example of this is Paul Hanson's essay on prophetic and apocalyptic politics. The prophetic kind is focused on what we as a community can do to make the world a better place. The apocalypt. Five Stars Ashton Well written essays with diverse views on the end times.. Christopher Davis said This is not a very good book. It is funny how some of these. This is not a very good book. It is funny how some of these writers make fun of dispensationalists, but then talk about how they believe in certain things that should be relegated to sci fi.
Arland J. Last, George L. Carl E. Paul D. Hultgren looks at eschatology in the New Testament, particularly Jesus' own view of the future. Hanson discusses the relationship between the Bible and politics. Murphy asks what contributions science might make to the study of eschatology.Recognizing that the doctrine of the last things has been a source of disagreement in the history of the church, the contributors offer ecumenical perspectives on their respective topics, together casting a promising image of the future for the whole church.. Wolfhart Pannenberg begins the volume by laying out the challenges of eschatological reflection in today's world. W. Robert
In modern theology the "last things" of traditional Christian doctrine have largely been ignored or replaced with various metaphysical, psychological, or ethical reinterpretations of Christianity. This volume takes the biblical vision of the future seriously once again, explaining the significance of Christian eschatology for the faith and theology of the contemporary church. Krey, John A. Hultgren, Robert W. Jenson, Philip D. Murphy, David Novak, Wolfhart Pannenberg. Contributors: Carl E. Braaten, Paul D. W. McGuckin, George L. Hanson, Arland J