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The Doctrine of Creation

Author : Bruce Riley Ashford,Craig G. Bartholomew
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830854912

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The Doctrine of Creation by Bruce Riley Ashford,Craig G. Bartholomew Pdf

Christianity Today Book Award ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award Apart from the doctrine of God, no doctrine is as comprehensive as that of creation. It is woven throughout the entire fabric of Christian theology. It goes to the deepest roots of reality and leaves no area of life untouched. Across the centuries, however, the doctrine of creation has often been eclipsed or threatened by various forms of gnosticism. Yet if Christians are to rise to current challenges related to public theology and ethics, we must regain a robust, biblical doctrine of creation. According to Bruce Ashford and Craig Bartholomew, one of the best sources for outfitting this recovery is Dutch neo-Calvinism. Abraham Kuyper, Herman Bavinck, and their successors set forth a substantial doctrine of creation's goodness, but recent theological advances in this tradition have been limited. Now in The Doctrine of Creation Ashford and Bartholomew develop the Kuyperian tradition's rich resources on creation for systematic theology and the life of the church today. In addition to tracing historical treatments of the doctrine, the authors explore intertwined theological themes such as the omnipotence of God, human vocation, and providence. They draw from diverse streams of Christian thought while remaining rooted in the Kuyperian tradition, with a sustained focus on doing theology in deep engagement with Scripture. Approaching the world as God's creation changes everything. Thus The Doctrine of Creation concludes with implications for current issues, including those related to philosophy, science, the self, and human dignity. This exegetically grounded constructive theology contributes to renewed appreciation for and application of the doctrine of creation—which is ultimately a doctrine of profound hope.

Retrieving Augustine's Doctrine of Creation

Author : Gavin Ortlund
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830853250

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Retrieving Augustine's Doctrine of Creation by Gavin Ortlund Pdf

How might premodern exegesis of Genesis inform Christian debates about creation today? Imagine a table with three people in dialogue: a young-earth creationist, an old-earth creationist, and an evolutionary creationist. Into the room walks Augustine of Hippo, one of the most significant theologians in the history of the church. In what ways will his reading of Scripture and his doctrine of creation inform, deepen, and shape the conversation? Pastor and theologian Gavin Ortlund explores just such a scenario by retrieving Augustine's reading of Genesis 1-3 and considering how his premodern understanding of creation can help Christians today. Ortlund contends that while Augustine's hermeneutical approach and theological questions might differ from those of today, this church father's humility before Scripture and his theological conclusions can shed light on matters such as evolution, animal death, and the historical Adam and Eve. Have a seat. Join the conversation.

Doctrine of Creation

Author : Colin E. Gunton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2004-07-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567229700

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Doctrine of Creation by Colin E. Gunton Pdf

This study by leading scholars from around the world engages with central hermeneutical, philosophical and theological dimensions of the doctrine of creation. Particular prominence is given to discussion of creation 'out of nothing'm the relation of eternal creator to temporal creation, the Trinitarian construction of the doctrine and its ethical implications. The essays comprise: -Robert Jenson on the doctrine of creation -Paul Helm on eternal creation -Colin Gunton on Genesis and on the Reformers -Alan Torrance on spatio-temporal dimensions -Daniel Hardy on creation and eschatology -Brian Horne on divine and human creativity -Christoph Schwobel on God, creation and the Christian community These expert contributions open up new dimensions to an important topic currently receiving renewed attention.

God's Good World

Author : Jonathan R. Wilson
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441240934

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God's Good World by Jonathan R. Wilson Pdf

The doctrine of creation has often been neglected in Christian theology. Distinguished evangelical theologian Jonathan Wilson exposes what has been missing in current theological discourse and offers an original, constructive work on this doctrine. The book unites creation and redemption, showing the significance of God's work of creation for understanding the good news of redemption in Jesus Christ. Wilson develops a trinitarian account of the life of the world and sets forth how to live wisely, hopefully, peaceably, joyfully, and generously in that world. He also shows how a mature doctrine of creation can help the church think practically about contemporary issues, including creation care, sexuality, technology, food and water, and more.

Engaging the Doctrine of Creation

Author : Matthew Levering
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 597 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493410286

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Engaging the Doctrine of Creation by Matthew Levering Pdf

Distinguished scholar Matthew Levering examines the doctrine of creation and its contemporary theological implications, critically engaging with classical and modern views in dialogue with Orthodox and Reformed interlocutors, among others. Moving from the Trinity to Christology, Levering takes up a number of themes pertaining to the doctrine of creation and focuses on how creation impacts our understandings of both the immanent and the economic Trinity. He also engages newer trends such as ecological theology.

Science and the Doctrine of Creation

Author : Geoffrey H. Fulkerson,Joel Thomas Chopp
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830852802

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Science and the Doctrine of Creation by Geoffrey H. Fulkerson,Joel Thomas Chopp Pdf

Exploring the theological reception of developments of modern science, this collection of studies from the Henry Center's Creation Project examines how influential modern theologians—from the turn of the nineteenth century through the present—have engaged the scientific developments of their times in light of the doctrine of creation.

Contours of the Kuyperian Tradition

Author : Craig G. Bartholomew
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830891603

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Contours of the Kuyperian Tradition by Craig G. Bartholomew Pdf

Abraham Kuyper was, by any standard, one of the most extraordinary figures in modern Christian history. He was a Dutch Reformed minister, a gifted theologian, a prolific journalist, the leader of a political party, the cofounder of the Free University of Amsterdam (where he was professor of theology), a member of the Dutch Parliament, and eventually prime minister of the Netherlands. Kuyper's remarkable legacy lives on today in the tradition of Dutch Calvinism that he developed. As his writings become more widely available, this tradition continues to find new adherents attracted by his comprehensive vision of Christian faith. But what defines the Kuyperian tradition? Renowned South African theologian and philosopher Craig Bartholomew has written the first systematic introduction to this tradition. Drawing on Kuyper's entire corpus, Bartholomew has identified the key themes and ideas that define this tradition, including worldview, sphere sovereignty, creation and redemption, the public square, and mission. He also goes beyond Kuyper to show how later thinkers developed these ideas. They include, among others, Herman Bavinck, J. H. Bavinck, Gerrit C. Berkouwer, and Herman Dooyeweerd. Widely known but little read, Kuyper is now receiving the global recognition that his fertile and influential thought deserves. Contours of the Kuyperian Tradition is an indispensable guide to one of the most significant schools of thought in the modern age.

The Cambridge Companion to Christian Doctrine

Author : Colin E. Gunton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1997-06-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 052147695X

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The Cambridge Companion to Christian Doctrine by Colin E. Gunton Pdf

These fourteen specially commissioned essays provide an exciting new introduction to the content of Christian theology.

Judaism and the Doctrine of Creation

Author : Norbert M. Samuelson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1994-11-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780521452144

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Judaism and the Doctrine of Creation by Norbert M. Samuelson Pdf

The topic of this book is 'creation'. It breaks down into discussions of two distinct, but interrelated, questions: what does the universe look like, and what is its origin? The opinions about creation considered by Norbert Samuelson come from the Hebrew scriptures, Greek philosophy, Jewish philosophy and contemporary physics. His perspective is Jewish, liberal and philosophical. It is 'Jewish' because the foundation of the discussion is biblical texts interpreted in the light of traditional rabbinic texts. It is 'philosophical' because the subject matter is important in both past and present philosophical texts, and to Jewish philosophy in particular. Finally, it is 'liberal' because the authorities consulted include heterodox as well as orthodox Jewish sources. The ensuing discussion leads to original conclusions about a diversity of topics, including the limits of human reason and religious faith, and the relevance of scientific models to religious doctrine.

Creation Out of Nothing

Author : Paul Copan,William Lane Craig
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801027338

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Creation Out of Nothing by Paul Copan,William Lane Craig Pdf

Addresses the biblical, philosophical, and scientific bases for the doctrine of creation out of nothing, while countering contemporary trends that are assailing this doctrine.

Barth's Doctrine of Creation

Author : Andrew K. Gabriel
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781620329542

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Barth's Doctrine of Creation by Andrew K. Gabriel Pdf

Theologians working on the doctrine of creation are compelled to wrestle with Karl Barth's explication of this doctrine. And yet, studies on Barth have not paid a significant amount of attention to this aspect of his theology. To help fill this gap, Gabriel introduces and clarifies Barth's doctrine of creation by outlining its contours and evaluating three prominent critiques of Barth--critiques that focus on questions regarding the place of nature, the Trinity, Jesus, and history in his doctrine. Gabriel finds value in these critiques, while also identifying ways in which Barth's theology sometimes adequately addresses them. Through this, Gabriel mines insights from Barth that can contribute to a theology of nature or ecological theology and a Trinitarian theology of creation.

Creation

Author : David Fergusson
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467442107

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Creation by David Fergusson Pdf

This book explores anew the theme of creation in Scripture, tradition, and contemporary theology. David Fergusson defends the classical account of creation out of nothing but gives more sustained attention than the Christian tradition typically has given to the holistic significance of the created world. Offering both doctrinal exposition and apologetic argument, Fergusson discusses creation in relation to the problem of evil and the fall, divine providence, deism, Darwinian evolution, environmental ethics, animal rights, and other matters. Unusually, the book also touches on the topic of extraterrestrial intelligence. Concise and accessible, Fergusson’s Creation will be particularly useful to students and others seeking a well-informed overview of this important subject.

Creation Ex Nihilo

Author : Gary A. Anderson,Markus N. A. Bockmuehl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Creation
ISBN : 0268102538

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Creation Ex Nihilo by Gary A. Anderson,Markus N. A. Bockmuehl Pdf

The doctrine of creation ex nihilo has met with criticism and revisionary theories in recent years, from the worlds of science, theology, and philosophy. This volume concentrates on several key areas: the relationship of the doctrine to its purported biblical sources, how the doctrine emerged in the first several centuries of the Common Era, why the doctrine came under heavy criticism in the modern era, how some theologians have responded to the objections, and the relationship of the doctrine to claims of modern science, for example, the fundamental law of physics that matter cannot be created from nothing

Biblical Doctrine

Author : John MacArthur,Richard Mayhue
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 1269 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433545948

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Biblical Doctrine by John MacArthur,Richard Mayhue Pdf

Long-Awaited Systematic Theology by Well-Known Pastor, Author, and President of the Master's Seminary Doctrine isn't just for theologians—it's important for every Christian because it shows us who God is and how we should live. Systematizing the robust theology that has undergirded John MacArthur's well-known preaching ministry for decades, this overview of basic Christian doctrine covers topics such as God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, salvation, and more. Comprehensive in scope yet written to be accessible to the average reader—with non-technical vocabulary, minimal footnotes, and a helpful bibliography—this volume offers Christians a solid foundation for what they believe and why.

Minding Creation

Author : Joanna Leidenhag
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567696243

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Minding Creation by Joanna Leidenhag Pdf

Are humans the only creatures that can appreciate God's creation? What if consciousness is spread more widely across all things? This volume examines panpsychism through the lens of Christian doctrine. Minding Creation is the first substantial examination of what a panpsychist theory of consciousness implies for key theological debates concerning God's presence and action, evolution and the origin of the soul, human uniqueness and the environmental crisis. Joanna Leidenhag develops a theological panpsychism that is based on an exceptionally wide range of scholarship. Minding Creation draws on the theologies of historical figures such as Augustine of Hippo, Gottfried von Leibniz and others, in order to create a critical and constructive conversation with contemporary analytic philosophers of mind, such as Thomas Nagel, Galen Strawson, and David J. Chalmers. Leidenhag also discusses key concepts and issues, such as emergence theory, divine action, and ecology. She concludes that God created a universe from nothing which is filled with indwelling powers, sacramental value, and intrinsic experience. This is a creation in which the Holy Spirit is internally present at every point, a creation that worships God, and a creation that human beings must protect and lead in praise.