Author: Patrick Sherry Publisher: A&C Black ISBN: 9780567088918 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 228
Book Description
After discussing the "arts of redemption" and their rivals, and introducing soteriology, the theology of salvation, Patrick Sherry argues that the Christian "Drama of Redemption" has three Acts. The next five chapters discuss the three Acts, namely salvation history, our present human life, and the life to come. In each case, Sherry explains how art and literature can lead to an understanding of what is at stake here. His main concern is with the present life: hence three of those chapters deal with that phase of redemption, one of them specifically with "novels of redemption." The last substantial chapter of the book takes up the general issue of how art and literature contribute to religious understanding: Sherry argues that they may be primary expressions of religious belief, as well as "illustrations," and that as such they may criticise or complement theology, or in turn be open to criticism themselves from that quarter. Finally, he summarises the main theme and briefly discusses some of the particular problems of assessing the arts of redemption.The book's most distinctive feature is the way in which it uses art and literature as a means of religious and theological understanding. It is not a survey of the arts of redemption, though it uses a wide variety of examples, including ancient Greek drama, Flemish and Italian painting, religious music, and 19th -20th century novels. These examples are used as a tool for understanding what is one of the most difficult areas of theology.
Author: Susan Windley-Daoust Publisher: University Press of America ISBN: 9780761824398 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 170
Book Description
The Redeemed Image of God examines the classical development of imago Dei, the image of God, in Christian theology, and reconstructs the doctrine in order to recover the role of the image in redemption and the importance of human embodiment in salvific relationships. The author argues that the imago Dei is the point of contact that enables a rich web of relationships to others, but most importantly the redemptive relationship to the Other, God
Author: Brenda B. Colijn Publisher: InterVarsity Press ISBN: 0830838724 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 336
Book Description
"The New Testament does not develop a systematic doctrine of salvation," writes Brenda Colijn. "Instead, it presents us with a variety of pictures taken from different perspectives." Students of the New Testament and of theology will both find their vision broadened and their understanding deepened by this rich, informative study. As the author seeks to understand their implications for people of faith, she uncovers how New Testament images provide the building blocks of the master story of redemption.
Author: Raymond F. Collins Publisher: Liturgical Press ISBN: 0814682588 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 332
Book Description
In his letters to the early Christian communities, the apostle Paul left for Christians of all time an array of powerful images: from the pain of a thorn in the flesh to the tenderness of a nursing mother for her children, from the competition on an athletic field to the growth of an agricultural field. In The Power of Images in Paul, Raymond Collins explores how Paul uses the ordinary to describe what is extraordinary, how Paul skillfully uses a wide range of metaphors as a means of both persuasion and clarification. But this book is more than an analysis of Paul’s images themselves. Collins also examines how Paul deliberately draws from secular as well as religious and biblical themes in order to draw a culturally diverse audience into relationship with Christ. Entering Paul’s world with Collins, readers will better appreciate Paul’s use of metaphor and, more important, be persuaded as was Paul’s original audience of God’s unfailing love in Christ.
Author: Rebecca S. Chopp Publisher: Fortress Press ISBN: 9781451416510 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 404
Book Description
Christian theology needs to be reconstructed in light of recent and momentous intellectual changes, social revolutions, and steep pedagogical challenges. That is the conviction of many of North America's leading theologians whose close collaboration over several years bring us this exciting volume. Reconstructing Christian Theology introduces theology in such a way that readers can discern the relevance of historical materials, pose theological questions, and begin to think theologically for themselves. Further, like other projects of the Workgroup on Constructive Theology, this volume stems from a deep desire to model a credible, creative, and engaged contemporary theology. So each chapter tackles major Christian teaching, juxtaposes it with a significant social or cultural challenge, and then reconstructs each in light of the other. The result is an innovative and compelling way to learn how theology can contribute to rethinking the most pressing issues of our day.
Author: Floria Sigismondi Publisher: Berlin : Die Gestalten Verlag ISBN: Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 170
Book Description
Floria Sigismondi is definitely a major shooting star of contemporary imagery. With her photo sessions and her prize-winning video clips she created the visual appearance for blockbuster acts like Marilyn Manson, Jimmy Page/Robert Plant and David Bowie. As a result of her success she directed several commercials, including the latest worldwide Adidas campaign. This book, her first publication, includes a stunning blend of new photos as well as unreleased images from the above mentioned shootings. This book also contains Floria's drawings, sketches and extra artwork in high quality reproductions. Winner of the German Photobook Award 1999.
Author: Mary E. Mills Publisher: A&C Black ISBN: 9780304702664 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 188
Book Description
This book is about the many faces of the God of Israel to be found in the Old Testament. Bringing together a wealth of biblical scholarship, both contemporary and traditional, Dr. Mills invites us to see the canon of Scripture as a reference library, in which all the texts have something to say about God. God is a key character in each book, but God's role and character nevertheless vary between books, and between genres of writing.
Author: Margaret N. Ralph Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers ISBN: 1592441424 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 249
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ÒDid Jesus just misunderstand when he prayed that the kingdom was close at hand?Ó ÒWhy would God make the price of redemption the sacrifice of his own Son?Ó ÒIf Adam and Eve are not historical people does that mean that original sin does not exist?Ó ÒWhy didn't God keep his promise to David, that his line and his kingdom would be secure forever?Ó A single mistake lies behind each of these questions: an image had been understood as a fact. Through the examination of central biblical images, namely, Òcovenant,Ó Òmessiah,Ó Òkingdom,Ó Òoriginal sin,Ó and Òredemption,Ó 'Plain Words About Biblical Images' explores the role that images play in our thinking as we seek to understand spiritual realities. In the course of this study we discover that we must be willing to reinterpret our images if we want to grow into adult faith. 'Plain Words About Biblical Images' is one of the most readable books you will ever discover. Its insightfulness will help you to grow in your understanding of scripture and your ability to deal with contemporary faith issues.
Author: Sigrid Weigel Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1134837526 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 210
Book Description
Assembled here for the first time in English translation Sigrid Weigel offers illuminating new insights into Benjamin's theory, combining impulses from post-structuralism, feminism, cultural anthropology and psychoanalysis.
Author: Patrick Sherry
Author: Susan Windley-Daoust
Author: Brenda B. Colijn
Author: Raymond F. Collins
Author: Rebecca S. Chopp
Author: Floria Sigismondi
Author: Mary E. Mills
Author: Margaret N. Ralph
Author: Sarah Stacke
Author: Sigrid Weigel