The Social God and the Relational Self
The Social God and the Relational Self

Author: Stanley J. Grenz

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780664222031

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In this, the first of a six-volume contribution to systematic theology, Grenz creatively extends the insights of contemporary Trinitarian thought to theological anthropology. "The Social God and the Relational Self" is an example of theological construction as an ongoing conversation involving biblical texts, the theological heritage of the Christian tradition, and the contemporary historical-social context.

The Reciprocating Self
The Reciprocating Self

Author: Jack O. Balswick

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2016-07-05

Total Pages: 407

ISBN-13: 0830893482

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On the basis of a theologically grounded understanding of the nature of persons and the self, Jack O. Balswick, Pamela Ebstyne King and Kevin S. Reimer present a model of human development that ranges across all of life's stages. This revised second edition engages new research from evolutionary psychology, developmental neuroscience and positive psychology.

The Hermeneutics of Doctrine
The Hermeneutics of Doctrine

Author: Anthony C. Thiselton

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2007-11-08

Total Pages: 672

ISBN-13: 0802826814

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Throughout the book Thiselton shows how perspectives that arise from hermeneutics shed fresh light on theological method, reshape horizons of understanding, and reveal the relevance of doctrine for formation and for life. --

The Named God and the Question of Being
The Named God and the Question of Being

Author: Stanley J. Grenz

Publisher:

Published: 2005-11

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 9780664237318

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In this book, Stanley Grenz examines the long-standing trajectory of thought that has equated the concept of "being" with the God of the Bible--and thus claimed that the ontological category of being is the guiding concept by which God should be understood. Grenz extends the engagement between Christian theology and the Western philosophical tradition and focuses the discussion on the importance of naming, particularly given that the Christian God is both named and triune. In doing so, he organizes the book into three parts, forming an overarching story of the interplay between the named character of God and the question of being. First he analyzes the history of the philosophical concept of Being, then he shifts the focus to an exegesis of the "I Am" texts, and finally he moves to a renewed conversation between theology and ontological philosophy by means of the divine name.

Reformed and Always Reforming (Acadia Studies in Bible and Theology)
Reformed and Always Reforming (Acadia Studies in Bible and Theology)

Author: Roger E. Olson

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2007-10-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1441201106

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The community of evangelicals sometimes seems so broad as to defy definition, but theological conservatism has been one consistent marker. Now, says theologian Roger Olson, postconservatism is moving beyond conventional battles against liberalism and heresy to posit a dynamic and realistic approach. While conservatives strive to preserve tradition and protect orthodoxy, postconservatives urge openness to doctrinal reform without abandoning orthodoxy. Where differences exist between doctrine and Scripture, doctrine must be brought into conformity with the Word. Postconservatives want to free evangelical theology from its paradoxical captivity to rationalism and its obsession with "facts" so that it may recognize truth in experience and personal knowledge. Theologians, pastors, seminarians, and serious thinkers will find many depths to plumb in this exhaustive survey of critics, advocates, and fellow travelers on the evangelical journey.

Theosis
Theosis

Author: Vladimir Kharlamov

Publisher: James Clarke & Company

Published: 2012-02-23

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 0227900200

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Deification penetrates all spheres of human existence, and can be seen as an answer to most pending ultimate questions. It is essentially practical in its manifestation and uplifting in its content, but nevertheless, always evasive and arcane in itscomprehension. Aimed both at those who are already students of theosis and at those who are looking for an introductory text.

Who Needs Theology?
Who Needs Theology?

Author: Stanley J. Grenz

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 1996-08-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0830818782

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Stanley J. Grenz and Roger E. Olson show what theology is, what tools theologians use, why every believer (advanced degrees or not) is a theologian, and how the theological enterprise can be productive and satisfying.

Knowing God as an Evangelical
Knowing God as an Evangelical

Author: Dan-Adrian Petre

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-04-26

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 3031265564

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In the present polyphony of evangelical theological epistemology, there are several authoritative approaches. Yet, the evangelical emphasis on sola scriptura demands that theological epistemology be subjected to the biblical canon. In this book, Dan-Adrian Petre argues for a canonically-derived theological epistemological framework that may foster a fuller understanding of theological knowledge formation within evangelicalism. Specifically, he explores some representative evangelical voices to identify the reasons for the contemporary epistemological variance. Petre then uses a canonical-epistemological methodology to outline a biblically-based framework. In exploring how the Scripture conceptualizes the formation of theological knowledge, the book uses cognitive linguistics to grasp the conceptual meaning of the theological knowledge formation in the Bible using prototypical case studies. The resulting epistemological implications outline a minimal epistemological model derived from the biblical canon. Using this vantage point, the author assesses the contemporary evangelical epistemological dissonance as a means of indicating a way forward for a canonical-epistemological attunement.

Relational Spirituality
Relational Spirituality

Author: Todd W. Hall

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2021-05-25

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 083089957X

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Human beings are fundamentally relational—we develop, heal, and grow through relationships. Integrating insights from psychology and theology, Todd W. Hall and M. Elizabeth Lewis Hall present a definitive model of spiritual transformation based on a relational paradigm, showing how transformation works practically in the context of relationships and community.

Christian Spiritual Formation
Christian Spiritual Formation

Author: Diane J. Chandler

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2014-04-04

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 0830880240

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This comprehensive theory and practice of Christian spiritual formation weaves together biblical and theological foundations with interdisciplinary scholarship, real-world examples, personal vignettes, and practical tools to assist readers in becoming whole persons in relationship with God and others.