Jonathan Edwards and the life of God : toward an evangelical theology of participation / W. Ross Hastings.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hastings, W. Ross, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Edwards, Jonathan, 1703-1758--Criticism and interpretation.

Edwards, Jonathan.

Edwards, Jonathan, 1703-1758.

Mystical union.

Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

xvi, 524 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis, MN : Fortress Press, [2015]

Summary:

Jonathan Edwards and the Life of God retrieves Edwards's theology of participation, critically elucidating the concept of theosis in his Trinitarian theology. This volume brings Edwards's rich theological work into conversation with the patristic and Reformed traditions (Calvin and, especially, Barth) in order to construct a more hopeful, liberating, and truly human version of Christian life. Participation leads, in Edwards and others, into the "beyond" of the beatific vision-the glory of God, which is the hope that, amongst other things, motivates the Christian life. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 A journey of Participation 19

2 A Journey into the Union of the Trinity 61

3 A Journey yet Deeper into the Union of the Trinity 89

4 A Journey into the Bond of the Trinity: The Spirit in the Trinity 153

5 Journey from Heaven to Earth: The Spirit Honored in the Incarnation of Christ 201

6 Journey of Human Participation in God: The Spirit Honored in the Union of the Saints with God 265

7 Participation in the Spirit in Justification Sanctification or for Sanctification and Justification? 323

8 Journey with Assurance? The Spirit Honored in the Assurance of Salvation in Believers 377

9 Journey of Contemplative, Communal Intimacy towards Becoming Fully Human Persons in Christ 439.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 471-501) and indexes.

ISBN:

145148769X

9781451487695

OCLC:

889524335