Faith Seeking Understanding

Author : Daniel L. Migliore
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2004-06-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 080282787X

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Faith Seeking Understanding by Daniel L. Migliore Pdf

Daniel Migliore's Faith Seeking Understanding has been a standard introduction to Christian theology for more than a decade. The book's presentation of traditional doctrine in freshly contemporary ways, its concern to hear and critically engage new voices in theology, and its creative and accessible style have kept it one of the most stimulating, balanced, and readable guides to theology available. This second edition of Faith Seeking Understanding features improvements from cover to cover. Besides updating and expanding the entire text of the book, Migliore has added two completely new chapters. The first, "Confessing Jesus Christ in Context," explores the unique contributions to Christian theology made by recent theologians working in the African American, Asian American, Latin American, Hispanic, feminist, womanist, and mujerista traditions. The second new chapter, "The Finality of Jesus Christ and Religious Pluralism," addresses the growing interest in the relationship of Christianity to other religions and their adherents. Migliore's three delightful theological dialogues are followed by a new appendix, an extensive glossary of theological terms, making the book even more useful to students seeking to understand the history, themes, and challenges of Christian belief.

Author : Philip John Fisk
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781666731675

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A Book of Faith Seeking Understanding by Philip John Fisk Pdf

Far too often, the God of the philosophers, those who for the most part had no appointment at a university, are the primary sources relied upon by many authors nowadays in their approach to the problem of evil. These fifty-two Lord’s day or Sabbath day readings draw the reader into a dialogue with university professors of the late medieval era and sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. The theme of these literary renditions of yesteryear’s debates and disputations is the perennial quest by theologians to exonerate God from the charge that he is the author of evil. The sophistication and complexity of their scholastic method and solutions to the problem of evil may surprise, but hopefully will persuade, modern day readers to rethink their own conclusion about the problem, and to take up and read university theologians who were formerly unknown, all in the spirit of Anselm’s faith seeking understanding.

Author : Charles Belmonte
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Theology, Doctrinal
ISBN : 9719106042

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Faith Seeking Understanding: A complete course in theology by Charles Belmonte Pdf

Author : Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611645422

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Faith Speaking Understanding by Kevin J. Vanhoozer Pdf

In this volume, highly esteemed scholar Kevin Vanhoozer introduces readers to a way of thinking about Christian theology that takes the work he began in the groundbreaking 2005 book, The Drama of Doctrine, to its next level. Vanhoozer argues that theology is not merely a set of cognitive beliefs, but is also something we do that involves speech and action alike. He uses a theatrical model to explain the ways in which doctrine shapes Christian understanding and forms disciples. The church, Vanhoozer posits, is the preeminent theater where the gospel is "performed," with doctrine directing this performance. Doctrines are not simply truths to be stored, shelved, and stacked, but indications and directions to be followed, practiced, and enacted. In "performing" doctrine, Christians are shaped into active disciples of Jesus Christ. He goes on to examine the state of the church in today's world and explores how disciples can do or perform doctrine. Written in an accessible and engaging style, Faith Speaking Understanding sets forth a compelling vision of what the church is and what it should be doing, and demonstrates the importance of Christian doctrine for this mission. Disciples who want to follow Christ in all situations need doctrinal direction as they walk onto the social stage in the great theater of the world. The Christian faith is about acknowledging, and participating in, the great thing God is doing in our world: making all things new in Christ through the Holy Spirit. Doctrine ministers understanding: of God, of the drama of redemption, of the church as a company of faithful players, and of individual actors, all of whom have important roles to play. In an age where things fall apart and centers fail to hold, doctrine centers us in Jesus Christ, in whom all things hold together.

Author : Paul Helm
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802844510

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Faith and Understanding by Paul Helm Pdf

Faith and Understanding is the first book-length study of the age-old effort to understand Christianity from both the sides of faith and reason, looking at the work done by such figures as Augustine, Anselm, John Calvin, and Jonathan Edwards.

Author : Matthew Baker
Publisher : St. Vladimir's Seminary Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Orthodox Eastern Church
ISBN : 0881416886

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Faith Seeking Understanding by Matthew Baker Pdf

"This volume presents various writings of Fr Matthew Baker: scholarly articles, sermons, interviews, and personal correspondence. Fr Matthew was poised to become of the the leading experts on Fr Georges Florovsky before his untimely death. This collection bears witness to Fr Matthew's broad theological vision, which draws upon the tradition of the Church Fathers but also brings them into dialogue with contemporary concerns and problems, the much-discussed "neo-patristic synthesis" of Fr Georges Florovsky"--

Author : Donald K. McKim
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664255116

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Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms by Donald K. McKim Pdf

Defines 6,000 terms on such topics as the Bible, worship, theology, ministry, ethics, church history, and spirituality

Author : Jerry H. Gill
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789004465640

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Faith and Philosophy by Jerry H. Gill Pdf

A tracing of the dynamics of the relationship between Faith and Philosophy throughout Western intellectual history, following the dynamics of Tertullian’s ancient question: “What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?” In the conclusion the author presents his own approach to this question.

Author : Michael Hickey,Mike Hickey
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-16
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780761854579

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Get Goodness by Michael Hickey,Mike Hickey Pdf

From the preface: This book looks at virtue as "the power to do good" from the theological, philosophical, and poetic perspective. From a theological perspective: Long ago, Anselm defined theology as "faith seeking understanding," (f. 1) a definition which has endured to the present day. It would be difficult, if not impossible, for anyone to try to understand virtue or goodness without looking through some lens of faith....Get Goodness was written, in part, because my own faith was seeking understanding. Second, this book will look at virtue and goodness from a philosophical perspective because the word "philosophy" (from the Greek philos + sophia) means "love of wisdom." (f.2)...As we will find in this book, the virtue of love has been understood by most theologians and philosophers before me to be the essence of each and every virtue. Therefore, we must first love wisdom before we are able to practically discern, distinguish, deliberate and decide prudently in any effort to understand how virtue is the power to do good.... Third, this book will be suffused with poetry....because poetry is a language that goes beyond logic, thought, and reason.... It is a language of the spirit and a language of human life, love, observation, and experience....Any poem is an attempt to try to understand the experience of the world and the universe around us in spiritual terms. None of us should be seeking virtuous perfection in orienting ourselves to the good in this life; we should only be seeking change. The journey is the goal.

Author : St. Anselm,Thomas Williams
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2001-09-01
Category : God
ISBN : 9781603847537

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Proslogion by St. Anselm,Thomas Williams Pdf

Thomas Williams' edition offers an Introduction well suited for use in an introductory philosophy course, as well as his own preeminent translation of the text.

Author : John M. Shackleford
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809144514

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Faith Seeking Understanding by John M. Shackleford Pdf

"Faith Seeking Understanding promotes the idea that one can approach an understanding of God through the study of science. Religious faith and scientific inquiry should not be seen as competitors diametrically opposed to each other but as complementary ways to assist the human quest for knowledge and deeper meaning of existence. Science is viewed primarily as a gift from God." "The author, with his background in both science and theology, provides the reader with an understanding of human participation in God's creation. John Shackleford explores the scientific evidence for a personal, loving God in a positive dialogue between Christian faith and science that will be thought-provoking for college and university students, along with those interested in how science and religious faith intersect."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Stephen T. Davis,Eric T. Yang
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310104094

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An Introduction to Christian Philosophical Theology by Stephen T. Davis,Eric T. Yang Pdf

An accessible introduction to Christian philosophical theology Philosophical or analytic theology seeks to employ philosophical tools while studying topics in Christian theology and examining the logical consistency or intelligibility of some of the key doctrines of the Christian faith. In this accessible primer, An Introduction to Christian Philosophical Theology, authors Stephen T. Davis and Eric T. Yang first explain the scope, relevance, and value of philosophical theology and then applies its conceptual tools to examine each of the core Christian doctrines: Revelation and Scripture The Trinity The Incarnation Redemption and the atonement, Resurrection and life after death The final chapter briefly addresses some additional theological issues including petitionary prayer, eschatology, and original sin. Designed for beginning students and non-specialists this guide provides the ideal entry point for not only understanding what philosophical theology is but also for how it can provide valuable insights for how we think about the core doctrines of the Christian faith.

Author : Stephen B. Bevans
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Theology, Doctrinal
ISBN : 9781608330270

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An Introduction to Theology in Global Perspective by Stephen B. Bevans Pdf

Author : Margaret E. Mohrmann,Mark J. Hanson
Publisher : United Church Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015050287864

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Pain Seeking Understanding by Margaret E. Mohrmann,Mark J. Hanson Pdf

As medical science continues its rapid advances, questions are raised that have more to do with theology than with technology: Where is God when I am hurt or suffering? What role does God play in my healing? "Pain Seeking Understanding" examines how believers and nonbelievers alike wrestle with questions of faith when confronted with pain and suffering that medicine alone cannot treat. Margaret Mohrmann and Mark Hanson call upon fellow experts in the fields of medicine, ethics, theology, and pastoral care to help them weave the complex story of faith and science working together to ease suffering -- and to help broaden our understanding of God's role in suffering and healing.

Author : Steve Wilkens
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830840403

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Faith and Reason by Steve Wilkens Pdf

Steve Wilkens edits a debate between three different understandings of the relationship between faith and reason, between theology and philosophy. The three views include: Faith and Philosophy in Tension, Faith Seeking Understanding and the Thomistic Synthesis. This introduction to a timeless quandary is an essential resource for students.