The last things : biblical and theological perspectives on eschatology / edited by Carl E. Braaten and Robert W. Jenson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Braaten, Carl E., 1929-2023.

Jenson, Robert W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Eschatology.

Eschatology--Biblical teaching.

Physical Description:

ix, 169 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans, [2002]

Summary:

In modern theology the "last things" of traditional Christian doctrine have largely been ignored or replaced with various metaphysical, psychological, or ethical reinterpretations of Christianity. This volume takes the biblical vision of the future seriously once again, explaining the significance of Christian eschatology for the faith and theology of the contemporary church.

Written by nine front-ranking Christian thinkers, The Last Things offers fresh interpretations of the major themes in eschatology.

Recognizing that the doctrine of the last things has been a source of disagreement in the history of the church, the contributors offer ecumenical perspectives on their respective topics, together casting a promising image of the future for the whole church.

Contents:

The task of Christian eschatology / Wolfhart Pannenberg

The recovery of apocalyptic imagination / Carl E. Braaten

The great transformation / Robert W. Jenson

Prophetic and apocalyptic politics / Paul D. Hanson

Eschatology in the New Testament : the current debate / Arland J. Hultgren

Law and eschatology : a Jewish-Christian intersection / David Novak

The book of Revelation and orthodox eschatology : the theodrama of judgment / John A. McGuckin

Luther and the apocalypse : between Christ and history / Philip D.W. Krey

Hints from science for eschatology

and vice versa / George L. Murphy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0802848788

OCLC:

49226246