Author: Robert ApplegarthPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inner Light
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
A Theological Survey of the Human Understanding
Author: Robert ApplegarthPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inner Light
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism
Author: Timothy A. StrattonPublisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725276119
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Does humanity possess the freedom to think and act, or are we always caused and determined to think and act—exactly how we think and act—by things outside of our control? If we are always causally determined to think and act by things outside of our control, then how can humans be genuinely responsible for any of our thoughts or following actions? However, if humanity is genuinely free and responsible for at least some of our thoughts and actions, then how can the Christian rationally affirm the doctrine that God is totally sovereign and predestines all things? In Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism, Timothy A. Stratton surveys the history of theological thought from Augustine to Edwards and reaches surprising historical conclusions supporting what he refers to as “limited libertarian freedom.” Stratton goes further to offer multiple arguments appealing to Scripture, theology, and philosophy that each conclude humanity does, in fact, possess libertarian freedom. He then appeals to the work of Luis de Molina and offers unique arguments concluding that God possesses middle knowledge. If this is the case, then God can be completely sovereign and predestine all things without violating human freedom and responsibility.
London Review
Author: The critical review, or annals of literature
Author: The Critical Review, Or, Annals of Literature
Author: Tobias SmollettPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Each number includes a classified "Monthly catalogue."
London Review of English and Foreign Literature
Author: Divine Action and the Human Mind
Author: Sarah Lane RitchiePublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108476511
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
Challenges theological models of divine action that locate God's activity in human mind. Emphasizes God's relationship with all of nature.
Enquiries Concerning the Human Understanding and Concerning the Principles of Morals
Author: David HumePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethics
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
Enquiry concerning the principles of morals / Hume, David, 1711-1776.
The Territories of Human Reason
Author: Alister E. McGrathPublisher: Ian Ramsey Centre Studies in S
ISBN: 0198813104
Category : PHILOSOPHY
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Our understanding of human rationality has changed significantly since the beginning of the century, with growing emphasis being placed on multiple rationalities, each adapted to the specific tasks of communities of practice. We may think of the world as an ontological unity-but we use a plurality of methods to investigate and represent this world. This development has called into question both the appeal to a universal rationality, characteristic of the Enlightenment, and also the simple 'modern-postmodern' binary. The Territories of Human Reason is the first major study to explore the emergence of multiple situated rationalities. It focuses on the relation of the natural sciences and Christian theology, but its approach can easily be extended to other disciplines. It provides a robust intellectual framework for discussion of transdisciplinarity, which has become a major theme in many parts of the academic world. Alister E. McGrath offers a major reappraisal of what it means to be 'rational' which will have significant impact on older discussions of this theme. He sets out to explore the consequences of the seemingly inexorable move away from the notion of a single universal rationality towards a plurality of cultural and domain-specific methodologies and rationalities. What does this mean for the natural sciences? For the philosophy of science? For Christian theology? And for the interdisciplinary field of science and religion? How can a single individual hold together scientific and religious ideas, when these arise from quite different rational approaches? This ground-breaking volume sets out to engage these questions and will provoke intense discussion and debate.
The Imago Dei as Human Identity
Author: Ryan S. PetersonPublisher: Penn State Press
ISBN: 1575064340
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
Theologians and Old Testament scholars have been at odds with respect to the best interpretation of the imago Dei. Theologians have preferred substantialistic (e.g., image as soul or mind) or relational interpretations (e.g., image as relational personhood) and Old Testament scholars have preferred functional interpretations (e.g., image as kingly dominion). The disagreements revolve around a number of exegetical questions. How do we best read Genesis 1 in its literary, historical, and cultural contexts? How should it be read theologically? How should we read Genesis 1 as a canonical text? This book charts a path through these disagreements by offering a dogmatically coherent and exegetically sound canonical interpretation of the image of God. Peterson argues that the fundamental claim of Genesis 1:26–28 is that humanity is created to image God actively in the world. “Made in the image of God” is an identity claim. As such, it tells us about humanity’s relationship with God and the rest of creation, what humanity does in the world, and what humanity is to become. Understanding the imago Dei as human identity has the further advantage of illuminating humanity’s ontology. Canonically, knowledge of the contours and purpose of human existence develops alongside God’s self-revelation. Tracing this development, Peterson demonstrates the coherence of the OT and NT texts that refer to the image of God. In the NT, Jesus Christ is understood as the realization of God’s image in the world and therefore the fulfillment of the description of humanity’s identity in Genesis 1. In addition to its specific focus on resolving interdisciplinary tensions for Christian interpretation of the imago Dei, the argument of the book has important implications for ethics, the doctrine of sin, and the doctrine of revelation.