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SCM Press Aquinas Summa Theologica II
Book SynopsisAquinas' "Summa Theologica" is his most famous work. It consists of a summary of the reasonings for almost all points of the Catholic faith. Part of "SCM Briefly" series, this title seeks to serve as a support resource for students. Summarising the original text, it looks at Part II of this text, which concerns man's striving for the highest end.
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SCM Press Descartes Meditation on First Philosophy
Book SynopsisDescartes' Meditations on First Philosophy was published in 1641, designed for the philosopher and for the theologian. His philosophy is one that students cannot be without and this Briefly provides a thorough and accessible guide to one of his most important works.
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SCM Press Aristotles Nichomachean Ethics
Book SynopsisPresents a support resource for students being introduced to philosophical texts and to philosophy in general. This work contains a glossary of terms relating to the philosopher's use of terms.
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SCM Press New Essays in Philosophical Theology
Book Synopsis'This book is among the most promising and most important in its particular field to be published within recent years. Indeed, there is no other in which men trained in the school of philosophy dominant in England today have sought as they do here to come to terms with Christian theology.' (British Weekly)
£23.51
Lulu.com The Theological Tractates and The Consolation of Philosophy Hardcover
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Random House Publishing Group Night of the Confessor
Book SynopsisTomáš Halík is a wise guide for the post-Christian era, and never more so than in his latest work, a thought-provoking and powerful reflection on the relationship between faith, paradox, change, and resurrection. As the challenges of cultural secularization and dwindling congregation size confront religious communities across North America and Europe, and the Catholic Church in particular, Tomáš Halík is a prophetic voice of hope. He has lived through the political oppression and intolerance of religion that defined Communist Czechoslovakia, and he draws from this experience to remind readers that not only does crisis lead to deeper understanding but also that any living religion is a changing religion. The central messages of Christianity have always seemed impossible, from peace and forgiveness in the face of a harsh world to love and self-sacrifice despite human selfishness to the victory of resurrection through the defeat of the cross.
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Paua Interface Ltd Infinite Threads
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Paua Interface Ltd INFINITE THREADS 100 Indigenous Insights from Old Maori Manuscripts
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Tuwhiri Project Ltd Revamp Writings on secular Buddhism
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Lulu.com Narrative Theology As A Hermeneutic Approach
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Church Dogmatics The Doctrine of God Vol 2 Karl Barth Church Dogmatics
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) The Politics of Redemption The Social Logic of Salvation
Book SynopsisRecent decades have witnessed an explosion of new perspectives on 'atonement theory', the traditional name for reflections on the meaning of Christ's work. This book demonstrates that pre-modern theologians also understood Christ's role in a fundamentally social way.Trade ReviewIn this wonderfully readable and provocative book Adam Kotsko carefully examines the major texts of the tradition to demonstrate that the coherence of atonement theories depends upon a social-relational view of the human being. On this basis he offers a rethinking of atonement that fruitfully engages the contemporary controversies about this doctrine and opens up new paths for theological reflection. -- Theodore W. Jennings, Jr, Professor of Biblical and Constructive Theology, Chicago Theological Seminary, IL, USA.An indispensable contribution to the thorny theory of atonement. Hip to the feminist critique, inflected by the postmodern return to political theology, and steeped in the depths and potentialities of the doctrinal tradition, Kotsko's relational ontology for the doctrine of redemption offers a lucid and erudite resource for a wide spectrum of Christian theology. -- Catherine Keller, Professor of Constructive Theology, Author of Face of the Deep and On the Mystery.Kotsko does offer a very intriguing perspective on atonement. * Studies in Religion/ Sciences Religieuses *...Kotsko has the makings of a constructive perspective replete with connections, not only to the theological past and present but to the recent conclusions of other disciplines as well. * Journal of Religion *This book stands to contribute greatly to church growth scholarship as it represents a much-needed demystification of planting churches and offers a more foundational look at the motivation and method behind church planting. * Religious Studies Review, Vol. 37, Issue 4 *The text is not only eminently readable, but makes a genuinely interesting and creative theological argument. -- Adonis Vidu, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary * Reviews in Religion and Theology *Kotsko's writing is quite clear, concise, and engaging. His writing style makes the argument of the book easy to follow while allowing its profundity to break through...The Politics of Redemption is a text that should be read by all theologians in order to gain a better understanding of the atonement while also seeing where the doctrine may open new avenues of thought: thus, Kotsko offers a major theological achievement. -- Nathan Crawford * Anglican Theological Review *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Thinking relationally; Chapter 2: Questioning atonement; Chapter 3: Reclaiming the tradition; Chapter 4: Irenaeus; Chapter 5: Gregory of Nyssa; Chapter 6: Anselm; Chapter 7: Abelard; Chapter 8: Community and related questions; Chapter 9: Politics of Redemption.
£34.99
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) The Relevance of the Radical Simone Weil 100 Years Later
Book SynopsisIn the early 1940s, Simone Weil (1909-1943) wrote that 'the glossy surface' of her civilization hid 'a real intellectual decadence'. This collection of essays examines the life and words of Simone Weil, the late French activist, philosopher, and mystic.Trade Review"In these essays marking the centenary of Simone Weil's birth, contributors show how the life and words of the late French activist, philosopher, and mystic are arguably more urgent now than ever before. The book's first section analyzes the "radical orientation" suggested in Weil's writings, addressing the relevance of her religious ideas, the "irrelevant," the posture of attentiveness and "looking," and the roles of erotic exemplarity and mystery. The second section examines the "radical world" that follows from that orientation, considering themes like violence, power, resistance, responsibility, feminism, liberation theology, science, technology, propaganda, and political hegemony." -Eithne O'Leyne, BOOK NEWS, Inc.'A collection of essays on the continuing significance of Simon Weil is likely to be welcome to those interested in serious reflection on religions and their traditions.' -- oxfordjournals.org‘This sharp set of essays examines Weil's disconcerting life and work, revealing her troubling relevance for the contemporary world. Filled with more than its share of surprises, these well-written pieces by an excellent panel of scholars call us to attend to Weil's strange genius and to reckon with her counterintuitive insights. I have no doubt that I will return to this collection many times in the years to come.' - Stephen Bloch-Schulman, Elon University, NC, USA -- Stephen Bloch-Schulman‘This is a splendid collection of interpretative essays focused on the radical character of Simone Weil's contribution. The editors have assembled essays that locate Weil's insights in the context of late 20th century thought, including reflections on her enduring importance for readers concerned with spirituality, social justice and the role of science and technology in contemporary life. The volume offers an interdisciplinary approach that is accessible and illuminating, inviting to both new readers and scholars of Weil's compelling insights. I was especially excited about the chapters that situated these insights within the context of French feminism and Latin American liberation theology.' - Clare Fischer, Starr King School for the Ministry, Berkeley, CA, USA -- Clare FischerBook mentioned in The Church Times New Titles section. April 2010 * Church Times *Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements Notes on Contributors List of Abbreviations Preface : The Relevance of Simone Weil: 100 Years Later JACQUES CABAUD Introduction: A Call to Radicalism A. REBECCA ROZELLE-STONE and LUCIAN STONE PART I. RADICAL ORIENTATION 1. Simone Weil on Modern Disequilibrium BARTOMEU ESTELRICH 2. Simone Weil and the Ethic of (Im)moderation A. REBECCA ROZELLE-STONE 3. The Supernatural as Remedy toTotalitarian Regimes - Simone Weil on Sanctity and the Eucharist MARIE CABAUD MEANEY 4. Christianity and the Errors of Our Time: Simone Weil on Atheism and Idolatry MARIO VON DER RUHR 5. "To Make Known This Method": Simone Weil and the Business of Institutional Education CHRISTOPHER A. P. NELSON 6. Mystery and Philosophy ERIC O. SPRINGSTED PART II. RADICAL WORLD 7. Miracles and Supernatural Physics: Simone Weil on the Relationship of Science and Religion VANCE G. MORGAN 8. Simone Weil's Analysis of Modern Science as the Basis of Her Critique of the Technological Society LAWRENCE E. SCHMIDT 9. The 'War' on Error? Violent Metaphor and Words with Capital Letters A. REBECCA ROZELLE-STONE and LUCIAN STONE 10. Despair is the Handmaiden of War E. JANE DOERING 11. Power, Subjectivity, and Resistance in the Thought of Simone Weil and Michel Foucault KRISTA E. DUTTENHAVER and COY D. JONES 12. An Ethical Account of the Self Who Might Be Otherwise: Simone Weil and Judith Butler CYNTHIA GAYMAN 13. Mystical Selfhood and Women's Agency: Simone Weil and French Feminist Philosophy SARAH PINNOCK 14. Truly Incarnated: Simone Weil's Revised Christianity INESE RADZINS 15. Affliction and the Option for the Poor: Simone Weil and Latin American Liberation Theology MARIA CLARA LUCCHETTI BINGEMER Bibliography Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Schleiermacher A Guide for the Perplexed Guides for the Perplexed
Book SynopsisTheodore Vial is Assistant Professor of Theology at Iliff School of Theology, USA.Trade ReviewThis book is valuable for its accessible presentation of theological prolegomania. It is also unique in that it develops Schleiermacher’s political theology, such as his giving his parishioners hope during the trials of the Napoleonic invasion. It presents Schleiermacher as less the master of Christian dogma and instead as the university professor and master of hermeneutics. -- Mark Mattes * Lutheran Quarterly *Schleiermacher is a fresh scholarly work with an original thesis. It will be most appreciated by those with an interest in philosophy of religion, although no prior knowledge of that discipline or of Schleiermacher’s life are necessary to engage with the book. Overall, the book presents an original contribution to our understanding of Schleiermacher’s philosophy of religion and is highly recommended. -- Josiah Sleppy, Cedarville University, US * Theological Book Review *Writing a brief and accessible introduction to a figure like Friedrich Schleiermacher is a daunting task ... Theodore Vial has performed this difficult feat with finesse.The book provides both biographical information and detailed readings of particular texts ... This is a fine book and an excellent place to begin to get to know the work of Schleiermacher. -- Dawn DeVries, Union Presbyterian Seminary, US * Theology *Table of Contents1. Schleiermacher's life and times / 2. Ethics / 3. Hermeneutics / 4. Theory of Religion / 5. Mediating Theology / 6. Politics / 7. Conclusion
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Simone Weil and Theology Philosophy and Theology
Book SynopsisLucian Stone is Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion, The University of North Dakota, USA.Trade ReviewThose familiar with [Simone Weil’s] unsystematic, exploratory and sometimes thoroughly provocative work will find in this volume a refreshing approach to some of her topics in six carefully thought-through chapters. The authors have her converse, so to speak, with a remarkable range of writers quite unknown to her in her time. -- Ann Loades, Durham and St Andrews * Theology *Two things need to be said in praise of this book and its ability to uncover Weil’s depth, leaving a good deal of her cutting edge insights about human selves intact, and not muted ... This book fortunately keeps a strong sense of Weil’s edge. But this is because, second, in talking about Weil’s issues, it does so by itself engaging those issues in some wonderfully concrete, contemporary ways. The use of studies, contemporary philosophical literature, including feminist philosophy, and the illustrations used to support those points are all exceptionally to the point ... Not only a very good, and insightful book on Simone Weil’s thinking, but a very good and wise book overall, that will bear close attention itself. -- Eric O. Springsted, The Center of Theological Inquiry * H-France Review *Students of Weil and others fascinated by her enigmatic witness will no doubt benefit from this cautious but persistent exploration into her theological contributions. -- Taylor Worley, Union University, US * Theological Book Review *Rebecca Rozelle-Stone and Lucian Stone critically apply Simone Weil’s “negative-reflective” theology to attitudes of modernity by grappling with the obscurities in her text. They explore her theories of attention as negative effort, creative action in “decreation”, positive elements in affliction, essential ties between love and justice, plus her ambivalence toward Judaism. This presentation of her thought opens the reader to Simone Weil's conception of human life, as she believed it to be revealed in the Gospels. Extensive references to other major thinkers and personal insights into this French philosopher’s thought make this work a provocative and valuable contribution to Weil studies. -- Dr. E. Jane Doering, Professor in the College of Arts and Letters, University of Notre Dame, USAThis is an extended set of reflections that begin in Weil's claim that "the gospel contains a conception of human life and not a theology." In seriously engaging the post-modern, the authors draw out Weil's deep and subtle meditations on the human temptation to self-deception and on the possibilities of transformation in today's world. There are wonderful insights here on attention, beauty, grace and education that go to the real depth of Weil's thinking. These are things to be thought about carefully and for a long time. -- Eric O. Springsted, President of The American Weil SocietyRebecca Rozelle-Stone and Lucian Stone have deftly bypassed the current sterile debates between militant atheists and simplistic Christian fundamentalists by engaging critically with the deep, paradoxical and sometimes disturbing writings of Simone Weil. Many postmodern themes such as the body, the erotic, and the gift are examined through the lens of Weil’s understanding of the Gospels which do not contain a theology but manifest a “conception of human life.” God or the good is like the sun, only to be understood by an examination of what is illuminated not by a direct gaze. Human goodness is not to be achieved by acts of the will but by attention and decreation. The authors set out to explain Weil’s reasons for asserting this. Along the way, they develop an insightful critique of today’s liberal, capitalist, therapeutic culture with its tendency to medicalize and psychologize every aspect of humanity. -- Larry Schmidt, Professor Emeritus of Religious Ethics, University of TorontoTable of ContentsIntroduction: On Being a Paradox/1. Atheism and Mysticism/ 2. Christology and Religious Pluralism/ 3. Human Nature and Decreation/ 4. Love and Detachment/ 5. Beauty and Anonymity/ 6. Possibility and Impossibility/ Conclusion: Educating Paradox
£31.42
Bloomsbury Academic Ethical Lessons from Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Sin and Theory
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Theologies Against White Supremacy
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Random House USA Inc Sacred Nature
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iUniverse Relationships and Evil
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iUniverse On Earth as it is in Heaven
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iUniverse Philosophy For The Serious Heretic The Limitations of Belief and the Derivation of Natural Moral Principles
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