God So Loved the World covers the usual ground of contemporary evangelical and non-evangelical Christologies, but it does so in a unique way. Rather than simply discussing doctrine, Jonathan Wilson has incorporated stories, images, and practices from the New Testament that bring out the relevance of an orthodox Christology for the church and for individual believers. For Wilson, Christology is central to the gospel message. With both his students and contemporary culture in mind, Wilson has developed a postmodern primer that creatively uses the images of Christ's work to invite "theological reflection that connects believing with living." As such, it is a "Christology for disciples," written in a jargon-free manner that effectively communicates to both an academic audience and thoughtful seekers. The book's novel approach and accessible style make it ideal for professors, students, educated laypeople, and spiritual seekers who are looking for an orthodox approach to Christology that also seeks to understand more fully the relevance of Christ in our postmodern world.
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Explores how Jesus Christ demonstrates the love of God in the stories, images, and practices of the New Testament.
TABLE OF CONTENTSPart One: Story1. The Story of the Kingdom2. The Story of the Messiah3. Whose Story Is It?Part Two: Images4. Christ as Victor5. Christ as Sacrifice6. Christ as ExamplePart Three: Practices7. The Kingdom8. The World9. The Church
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780801022777
Publisert
2001-06-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Vekt
770 gr
Høyde
8 mm
Bredde
5 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
216

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Biographical note

Jonathan R. Wilson (Ph.D., Duke University) is Professor of Religious Studies at Westmont College. He is the author/editor of several books, including Gospel Virtues: Practicing Faith, Hope and Love in Uncertain Times.