The coming crisis : the impact of eschatology on theology in Edwardian England / Mark D. Chapman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chapman, Mark D. (Mark David), 1960-

Series:

Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 208.

Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 208

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Eschatology--History of doctrines--19th century.

Eschatology.

Eschatology--History of doctrines--20th century.

Eschatology--History of doctrines.

Theology, Doctrinal--England--History--19th century.

Theology, Doctrinal.

Theology, Doctrinal--England--History--20th century.

History.

England.

Physical Description:

189 pages ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, [2001]

Summary:

This is a compelling case study of a distinctive theological theme - the eschatological interpetation of the historical Jesus in Edwardian England - as an attempt to add greater precision to the history of theology in a neglected period. Looking at the impact of Adolf Harnack, Alfred Loisy, Albert Schweitzer and Johannes Weiss on biblical studies and theology before the First World War, Chapman argues that the future course of theology, in which eschatology played such a crucial role, was already mapped at this time. Assessing the work of William Sanday F.C. Burkitt and George Tyrrell, Chapman looks at the theological diplomacy between Britain, France and Germany and uncovers a cultural crisis that made eschatology such an appealing idea.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [176]-186) and index.

ISBN:

1841271853

OCLC:

47873713