Theological anthropology : a guide for the perplexed / Marc Cortez.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cortez, Marc (Marc Allen), 1972-

Series:

Guides for the perplexed

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theological anthropology--Christianity--Guidebooks.

Theological anthropology.

Theological anthropology--Christianity.

Genre:

Guidebooks.

Physical Description:

vii, 167 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York ; London : T&T Clark International, [2010]

Summary:

What does it mean to be human and to be--made in the image of God? What does it mean to be a 'person'? What constitutes a human person? What does it mean to affirm that humans are free beings? And, what is gender? Marc--Cortez--guides the reader through the most challenging issues that face anyone attempting to deal with the subject of theological anthropology. Consequently, it--addresses complexities surrounding such questions as: Each chapter explains first--both why the question under consideration is important for theological anthropology and why it is also a contentious issue within the field. After this, each chapter surveys and concisely explains the main options that have been generated for resolving that particular question. Finally the author--presents to the reader one way of working through the complexity. These closing sections--are presented--as case studies in how to work through the problems and arrive at a conclusion than as definitive answers. Nonetheless, they--offer a convincing way of answering the questions raised by each chapter.

Contents:

Introduction

Imago Dei

Sexuality

Mind and body

Free will

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 156-161) and indexes.

ISBN:

9780567034328

0567034321

0567034313

9780567034311

OCLC:

317928575

Publisher Number:

99937391417