Quest for the living God : mapping frontiers in the theology of God / Elizabeth A. Johnson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Johnson, Elizabeth A., 1941-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

God (Christianity).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York ; London : Continuum, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

'Since the middle of the twentieth century,' writes Elizabeth Johnson, 'there has been a renaissance of new insights into God in the Christian tradition. On different continents, under pressure from historical events and social conditions, people of faith have glimpsed the living God in fresh ways. It is not that a wholly different God is discovered from the One believed in by previous generations. Christian faith does not believe in a new God but, finding itself in new situations, seeks the presence of God there. Aspects long-forgotten are brought into new relationships with current events, a

Contents:

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; CONTENTS; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Ancient Story, New Chapter; 2. Gracious Mystery, Ever Greater, Ever Nearer; 3. The Crucified God of Compassion; 4. Liberating God of Life; 5. God Acting Womanish; 6. God Who Breaks Chains; 7. Accompanying God of Fiesta; 8. Generous God of the Religions; 9. Creator Spirit in the Evolving World; 10. Trinity: The Living God of Love; Epilogue; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-4411-4266-5

0-8264-1770-1

1-283-12256-1

9786613122568

1-4411-3162-0

OCLC:

893335326