This study by leading scholars from around the world engages with central hermeneutical, philosophical and theological dimensions of the doctrine of creation.
About the Author: Colin E. Gunton was Professor of Christian Doctrine, King's College, London, UK, and a Minister of the United Reformed Church.
224 Pages
Philosophy, History & Surveys
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About the Book
Particular prominence is given to discussion of creation 'out of nothing', the relation of eternal creator to temporal creation, the trinitarian construction of the doctrine and its ethical implications. Opens up new dimensions to an important topic.
Book Synopsis
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. Colin E. Gunton was Professor of Christian Docrtine at King's College London.
About the Author
Colin E. Gunton was Professor of Christian Doctrine, King's College, London, UK, and a Minister of the United Reformed Church.
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Weight: .53 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: History & Surveys
Publisher: T&T Clark
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Colin E Gunton
Language: English
Street Date: October 27, 2004
TCIN: 1008938862
UPC: 9780567080790
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-3013
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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