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Author: Richard A. Holland Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers ISBN: 1610977297 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 207
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The dominant view among Christian theologians and philosophers is that God is timeless--that he exists outside of time in an "atemporal" eternity. In God, Time, and the Incarnation, Richard Holland offers a critical evaluation of this traditional view in light of the most central doctrine of Christianity: the Incarnation of Christ. Holland reviews the history of this controversy, highlighting the various theological problems for which atemporal models have been offered as a solution. He asserts the central importance of the Incarnation for Christian theology and evaluates several atemporal models in light of this doctrine. Finally, he suggests that the traditional atemporal view is not compatible with a robust and orthodox view of the Incarnation. This book rejects the traditional atemporal view of God's relationship to time and argues, based on the Incarnation, that God experiences temporal sequence in his existence.
Author: Richard A. Holland Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers ISBN: 1610977297 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 207
Book Description
The dominant view among Christian theologians and philosophers is that God is timeless--that he exists outside of time in an "atemporal" eternity. In God, Time, and the Incarnation, Richard Holland offers a critical evaluation of this traditional view in light of the most central doctrine of Christianity: the Incarnation of Christ. Holland reviews the history of this controversy, highlighting the various theological problems for which atemporal models have been offered as a solution. He asserts the central importance of the Incarnation for Christian theology and evaluates several atemporal models in light of this doctrine. Finally, he suggests that the traditional atemporal view is not compatible with a robust and orthodox view of the Incarnation. This book rejects the traditional atemporal view of God's relationship to time and argues, based on the Incarnation, that God experiences temporal sequence in his existence.
Author: Thomas F. Torrance Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 0567128954 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 107
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When the Nicene Creed affirms that the eternal Son of God 'for us and for our salvation came down from heaven', it asserts that God Himself is actively present within the space and time of our world. The philosophical problems that this involves are bound up with Christian theology, and form the subject of this book. Professor Torrance begins with a critique of modern Protestant thinking, and proceeds to examine the place of spatial and temporal elements in basic theological concepts. He then offers a positive account of the relation of the incarnation to space and time. While related to the work of the great theologians of the past, this study is also supremely relevant to theological thinking in this age of science.
Author: Robert G. Saba Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub ISBN: 9781470045951 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 122
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Faith, religion and science spring into dynamic interplay in the provocative book, The Timing of the Incarnation: God's True Plan Revealed? Seeking to respond to a seemingly neglected detail of Christian theology, author Robert G. Saba draws upon lifelong interests and contemporary scholarship in religion, psychology, biology, and natural science as he explores the question of why the first century of the Common Era, of all moments in history, was the time when God became man. The result is a challenging work brimming with ideas and new possibilities that raises serious implications and could lead to a better understanding of humanity's relationship to the divine. This direct and thorough investigation of why the incarnation of Christ occurred two thousand years ago, rather than at the dawn of humankind's emergence as Homo sapiens or, alternately, immediately before the end of the world, will inspire and encourage those looking for an updated, realistic perspective on religious thought. Starting systematically with a comprehensive review of the definition and longstanding assumptions about the Incarnation as detailed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, The Timing of the Incarnation continues to explore the historical context and considerations surrounding this transforming event. This includes not only a thoughtful and enlightening overview of the Jewish, Greek, and Roman cultures that played critical roles in the advent and growth of Christianity, but also encompasses an assessment of the spiritual and social development of the world's other cultures in the first century. The Timing of the Incarnation reveals that the critical factor in this moment of sublime mystery was in actuality the readiness of humanity to respond to the divine. This discovery affords a stunning and refreshing change in how Christians can perceive the relationship between God and humanity, offering strength and encouragement in a dynamic that is more paternal than magisterial, more nurturing than controlling. This fundamental paradigm shift in our understanding provides a strong sense of connectedness to the divine, reminding us that God is and always has been actively present as a guiding force in our lives.
Author: Ormond Edwards Publisher: ISBN: Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 216
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An unusual examination of the life of Christ, setting it within the context of evolution and leading to a firm date for the crucifixion.
Author: Melvin Tinker Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press ISBN: 1789740975 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 147
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‘Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail the incarnate deity ... Jesus, our Emmanuel.’ Great words, from one of the most popular Christmas carols -- but what do they actually mean and do they really matter? Melvin Tinker introduces the doctrine of the incarnation of God the Son in Jesus Christ, in two parts. Part One approaches the incarnation by way of an exposition of chapter 1 of the New Testament letter to the Hebrews. This grounds the doctrine in Scripture, working through some of the theological and pastoral implications. Part Two goes deeper, drawing on systematic and historical theology (especially the creeds) to tease out what the doctrine means and why it is vital to the life and health of the church and Christian devotion. While the treatment is clearly theological (dealing with biblical truth), it is also doxological (leading to praise) and pastoral (practical in its outworking) The doctrine is set alongside and related to two other key Christian beliefs - the Trinity and the Atonement.
Author: Stephen T. Davis Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand ISBN: 9780199275779 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 404
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This interdisciplinary study follows an international and ecumenical meeting of twenty-four scholars held in New York at Easter 2000: the Incarnation Summit. After an opening chapter, which summarizes and evaluates twelve major questions concerning the Incarnation, five chapters are dedicated to the biblical roots of this central Christian doctrine. A patristic and medieval section corrects misinterpretations and retrieves for today the significance of the Council of Chalcedon (AD 451) and its aftermath, as well as clarifying Aquinas' enduring metaphysical interpretation of the Incarnation. The volume then moves to theological and philosophical debates: three scholars take up such systematic issues as belief in the Incarnation, the self-emptying that it involves, and its compatibility with divine timelessness. The remaining four essays consider the place of the doctrine of the Incarnation in literature, ethics, art, and preaching. There is a fruitful dialogue between experts in a wide range of areas and the international reputation of the participants reflects and guarantees the high quality of this joint work. The result is a well researched, skilfully argued, and, at times, provocative volume on the central Christian belief: the Incarnation of the Son of God.
Author: The Salmanticenses Publisher: Catholic University of America Press ISBN: 0813231795 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 256
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The Catholic University of America Press is pleased to announce a new series, Early Modern Catholic Sources, edited by Ulrich L. Lehner and Trent Pomplun. This series – the only one of its kind – will provide translations of early modern Catholic texts of theological interest written between 1450 and 1800. The first volume in this series is On the Motive of the Incarnation, the first English translation of the seventeenth-century Discalced Carmelites at the University of Salmanca treatise on the motive of the Incarnation. Originally intended for students of their order, it became a major contribution to broader theological discourse. In this treatise, they defend the assertion that God intended Christ’s Incarnation essentially as a remedy for sin, such that if Adam had not sinned Christ would not have become incarnate, and that, at the same time, God intended all other works of nature and grace for the sake of Christ at their end. The Salmanticenses’ position thus combines elements of the Franciscan and Dominican traditions, stemming from the thought of Blessed John Duns Scotus and Saint Thomas Aquinas. This treatise is an exhaustive effort to show how the Scotistic emphasis on the primacy of Christ as the first willed and intended by God can be articulated within a Thomistic framework that acknowledges the contingency of the Incarnation on the need for redemption. In addition to the translation, the volume will include a brief introduction and extensive notes for theologians, historians, and students.
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