Christianity and process thought : spirituality for a changing world / Joseph A. Bracken.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bracken, Joseph A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philosophical theology.

Process theology.

Spirituality.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (176 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Templeton Foundation Press, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Joseph A. Bracken, S.J., introduces the process-relational metaphysics of Alfred North Whitehead and other process theologians as he tries to reconcile the sometimes-conflicting views of traditional Christian doctrines and the modern scientific world. To present thi material in an accessible manner to a wider audience, Bracken reworks Whitehead's ""model"" of the God-world relationship, showing that God is involved in an ongoing, ever-changing relationship with humans and other creatures. He also discusses the work of other contemporary theologians to help Christians come to te

Contents:

In whom we live and move and have our being (Acts 17:28)

Divine and human creativity

The shape of things to come

The collective power of good and evil

The church and the kingdom of God

What is truth? (John 18:38)

Divine providence and human freedom

Prayer and the collective power of good

Alpha and omega : the beginning and the end

Science, faith, and altruism

Learning to trust.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9786612450877

9781282450875

1282450875

9781599471648

1599471647

OCLC:

727649189