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9781585951192

Exploring the Mind, Heart and Soul of Theology: What We Can Learn from Four Classic Theological Debates

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  • ISBN13:

    9781585951192

  • ISBN10:

    1585951196

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2000-10-01
  • Publisher: Twenty Third Pubns
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Summary

How do theologians go about doing what they do? Why do they do it that way? Higgins helps readers understand the construction of a theological argument and the thought processes involved in developing a theological position. He invites them to analyze and reflect on four theological debates from the history of Christianity that continue to have vital significance today. Excellent for leading people to a deeper understanding and richer appreciation of the art of theology.

Author Biography

Gregory C. Higgins teaches at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey. He is also an instructor at Georgian Court College in Lakewood, New Jersey, and Brookdale Community College in Lincroft

Table of Contents

Preface vii
Introduction 1(5)
Part I: The Mind of Theology
Living the Christian Life
6(6)
Elements of a Theological Position
12(5)
A Test Case: The Problem of Apostasy in the Early Church
17(5)
How a Theological Argument is Constructed
22(5)
A Challenge to the Entire Process
27(6)
Four Concluding Observations
33(3)
Part II: The Heart of Theology
Arius and Athanasius
36(9)
Augustine and Pelagius
45(9)
Luther and Eck
54(12)
Barth and Brunner
66(13)
A Concluding Reflection
79(3)
Part III: The Soul of Theology
Assumptions in a Theological Argument
82(20)
The Human and Divine: Arius and Athanasius
83(4)
The Active and the Passive: Pelagius and Augustine
87(4)
The Individual and the Communal: Luther and Eck
91(6)
The Particular and the Universal: Barth and Brunner
97(5)
Theology and Spirituality
102(34)
Arius and Athanasius: The Spirit of Eternity
103(6)
Pelagius and Augustine: The Spirit of Adventure
109(8)
Luther and Eck: The Spirit of Liberation
117(8)
Barth and Brunner: The Spirit of Conforntation
125(11)
Conclusion 136(9)
Notes 145(12)
Index 157

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