God reconsidered : the promise and peril of process theology / Al Truesdale, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Truesdale, Albert, 1941-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Process theology.

God.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (189 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Kansas City, Mo. : Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Process theology means different things to different people. For some, process theology enriches the way Christians understand God and His relationship to the world. It brings clarity to Christian doctrine for both believers and nonbelievers alike. But for others, process theology offers a dangerous alternative to traditional Christianity. It borrows heavily from process philosophy and severely detracts from the idea of an all-powerful God. God Reconsidered examines both of these views. The contributors to this text are "translators" of process theology, insightfully exploring the claims for and against this approach to Christian faith. Each writer is a trained theologian who adds a unique touch to the discussion. Together, they seek to shed light on the question, Is process theology a good fit for Christianity? Written in clear and concise language, this engaging conversation invites readers and scholars to reexamine their view on process theology and encourages them to continue the conversation on this powerful and important topic in theology.

Contents:

""Cover Page ""; ""Title Page ""; ""Copyright Page ""; ""Table of Contents ""; ""Introduction""; ""1. The Promise of Process Theology (Samuel Powell)""; ""2. The Peril of Process Theology (Timothy J. Crutcher)""; ""3. What Becomes of Revelation and the Scriptures? (John W. Wright)""; ""4. What Becomes of the Triune God? (Samuel Powell)""; ""5. What Becomes of Jesus Christ the Lord? (Nathan R. Kerr)""; ""6. What Becomes of the Historic Creeds? (Al Truesdale)""; ""7. What Becomes of the Church and Christian Discipleship? (Eric Severson)""

""8. What Becomes of Evil, Sin, Grace, and Salvation? (John W. Wright)""""9. What Becomes of Community, the Neighbor, and the Dispossessed? (Craig Keen)""; ""10. What Becomes of God�s Continuing Relationship to the World (Al Truesdale)""; ""11. What Becomes of the Consummation of the Kingdom of God, and Christian Hope? (Brent Peterson) ""; ""12. Open Theology (Timothy J. Crutcher)""; ""13. A Perfect Theology Never Existed: A Rejoinder (Thomas Jay Oord)""; ""Conclusion""; ""Appendixes""; ""Notes""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-190).

ISBN:

0-8341-3067-X