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Creation and humanity / Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Constructive Christian theology for the pluralistic world ; v. 3.Publication details: Grand Rapids, MI : Eerdmans Pub., c2015.Description: xix, 554 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780802868558
  • 080286855X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 231.7/65 23
LOC classification:
  • BT695 .K37 2015
Contents:
Introduction: In search of a new methodological vision for constructive theology -- A new vision for the Christian theology of creation -- Theology of creation in the matrix of sciences, religions, and naturalisms -- Nature as creation: a theological interpretation -- A Trinitarian theology of creation -- Nature and cosmology in religions' imagination -- Creation in evolution: an evolving cosmos and emerging life -- The Trinitarian form of continuing creation and divine action -- The suffering and flourishing of nature -- Introduction: humanity in a radically changed context -- An evolving humanity: uniqueness and dignity in scientific perspective -- Humanity as the image of God: a theological account -- "Multidimensional monism": the nature of human nature -- Freedom and determinism-divine and human -- Humanity and human nature in religions' teachings -- The misery of humanity -- Human flourishing in theological perspective -- Epilogue: Continuing a hospitable dialogical conversation in "global" theology.
Item type: Books
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Current library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
Judith Thomas Library General Stacks BKS BT 695 .K37 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA22719 Available AUA22719

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction: In search of a new methodological vision for constructive theology -- A new vision for the Christian theology of creation -- Theology of creation in the matrix of sciences, religions, and naturalisms -- Nature as creation: a theological interpretation -- A Trinitarian theology of creation -- Nature and cosmology in religions' imagination -- Creation in evolution: an evolving cosmos and emerging life -- The Trinitarian form of continuing creation and divine action -- The suffering and flourishing of nature -- Introduction: humanity in a radically changed context -- An evolving humanity: uniqueness and dignity in scientific perspective -- Humanity as the image of God: a theological account -- "Multidimensional monism": the nature of human nature -- Freedom and determinism-divine and human -- Humanity and human nature in religions' teachings -- The misery of humanity -- Human flourishing in theological perspective -- Epilogue: Continuing a hospitable dialogical conversation in "global" theology.