Divine Revelation

by Avis, Paul

• ISBN13: 9781592446636
• ISBN10: 1592446639
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-23
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Pub

Summary

Divine revelation is one of the most fundamental of all theological questions. Indeed, some might say, if we could be clear about whether there is a revelation from God - where it is located, what form it takes, and who has the authority to interpret it - we could solve all other theological problems.Although the question of revelation is crucial, it has not received the attention commensurate with its strategic significance in theology. The seminal approaches of Barth, Rahner, and Pannenberg, for example, are conducted at such an abstract and sophisticated level as to be inaccessible to beginners, and although the work of several individual modern theologians is worthwhile, there is a significant lack of comprehensive resources on the topic.Several years in preparation, this volume aims to redress that deficiency. The contributors, originating from England, Scotland, Ireland, the United States, and Canada, represent a spectrum of religious traditions and views. The aim is to provide biblical, historical, contemporary, and reflective resources on the ways in which divine revelation has been understood in the history of Christian theology and is now understood in theological discussion.Ideal for students of theology in universities, colleges, and seminaries, for those attending training courses for the priesthood, and for lay Christians of all denominations, 'Divine Revelation' enables readers to think constructively about this vital topic in a way that is conducive to a critical, informed, and living faith.

Table of Contents

Notes on Contributors
Foreword
Biblical Concepts of Divine Revelation	p. 1
Revelation in the Theology of the Roman Catholic Church	p. 23
Divine Revelation in Modern Protestant Theology	p. 45
Revelation and Philosophy	p. 67
Revelation and Critical Theory	p. 87
Revelation and Divine Action	p. 100
Revelation and World Religions	p. 112
The Gospels as Revelation	p. 140
Revelation in Feminist Philosophy and Theology	p. 156
Jesus the Revelation of God	p. 174
Revelation Reaffirmed	p. 201
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