God's gift of the universe : an introduction to creation theology / Paul O'Callaghan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

O'CALLAGHAN, PAUL.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Creation.

Creationism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource. 1 online resource.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[S.l.] : CATHOLIC UNIV OF AMER PR, 2022.

Summary:

"The book explores the Christological and Trinitarian aspects of creation, particularly in the theology of the church fathers"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Preface

Abbreviations

1. Situating the Doctrine of Creation: Accessing the Mystery of Creation ex nihilo

Part 1. Unveiling the Christian Mysteryof Creation

2. Creation in the Old Testament

3. Creation in the New Testament

4. The History of the Doctrine of Creation

5. The Logic of Creation and the Divine Logos in the Patristic Period and Middle Ages

Part 2. The Theology of Creation

6. Christ and Creation

7. The Purpose of Creation: The Meaning of Divine Freedom as Trinitarian Love

8. The Purpose of Creation: The Glory of God

9. Creation, Conservation, Concursus, Providence, and Time

10. Creation and the Material World: The Challenge of Ecology

11. Creation and the Spiritual World: Angels and Demons

Part 3. The Mystery of Evil and Original Sin

12. A Brief History of the Doctrine of Original Sin

13. A Systematic Consideration of the Doctrine of Original Sin

Conclusion. A Summary of the Christian Doctrine of Creation

Selected Bibliography

Index of Names

General Index

Notes:

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

ISBN:

0-8132-3449-2

OCLC:

1289641073