The Work of Love: Creation as Kenosis

The Work of Love: Creation as Kenosis

The development of kenotic ideas was one of the most important advances in theological thinking in the late twentieth century. In The Work of Love eleven foremost theologians and scientists discuss the kenotic view of creation, exploring the implications of this controverial perspective for Christian doctrine and the scientific enterprise generally. The authors' backgrounds are diverse-ranging from systematic theology to neuropsychology-yet each agrees in seeing creation as God's loving act of divine self-restriction. The key concept, kenosis ("self-emptying"), refers to God's voluntary limitation of his divine infinity in order to allow room for finite creatures who are truly free to be themselves. This engaging formulation of God's creative work challenges the common conception of God as a divine dictator and provides a more satisfying response to the perplexing problem of evil and suffering in the world. The fruit of discussions sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation, these stimulating chapters bring a needed interdisciplinary approach to this weighty new trajectory in Christian thought. Contributors: Ian G. Barbour Sarah Coakley George F. R. Ellis Paul S. Fiddes Malcolm Jeeves JÃ¼rgen Moltmann Arthur Peacocke John Polkinghorne Holmes Rolston III Keith Ward Michael Welker
Country USA
Brand Wm. B. Eerdmans
Manufacturer Wm. B. Eerdmans-Lightning Source
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EANs 9780802848857
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Country	USA
Brand	Wm. B. Eerdmans
Manufacturer	Wm. B. Eerdmans-Lightning Source
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	unknown
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780802848857
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Work of Love: Creation as Kenosis

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