The Work of Love by J C Polkinghorne
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 J rgen Moltmann Arthur Peacocke John Polkinghorne Holmes Rolston I Keith Ward Michael Welker| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780802848857 |
| ISBN 10 | 0802848850 |
| Title | The Work of Love |
| Author | J C Polkinghorne |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | William B Eerdmans Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2001-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 228 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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