Description
Book SynopsisThis expanded edition of Ellul's talks features additional material, previously unavailable, that focuses on Christianity's potential service to humanity as a community that exemplifies a society where people are reconciled with one another and with God.
Trade Review'Ellul's exegetical insights are striking ... The book is thoroughly thought-provoking and original.' -- Spencer Boersma Toronto Journal of Theology 'Without hesitation or qualification, I recommend this book ... Vanderburg has truly offered a service to Ellul readers and to all of us.' -- Ken Badley Christian Scholar's Review
Table of ContentsPreface to the Expanded Edition Introduction PART ONE: Freedom From Morality and Religion (Genesis 1-3) * Introductory Remarks to Genesis 1-3 * The First Creation Account * The Second Creation Account * The Break between God and Humanity * The Consequences of the Break between God and Humanity PART TWO: The Love That Seeks Us Out * Introduction * Elihu (Chapters 32-37) * God's Appearance (Chapters 38-39) * The Two Beasts (Chapters 40-41) * Job's Conversion (Chapter 42) * Reconciliation (Chater 42) PART THREE: The Culmination of Judaism: The Kingdom of Love * Introduction * The First Three Parables (Matthew 13:1-43) * The Second Set of Parables (Matthew 13:44-50) * The Parable of Debtors (Matthew 18:23-35) * The Parable of Labourers' Wages (Matthew 20:1-26) * The Parable of the Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:1-14) * The Parables of the Virgins and the Talents (Matthew 25:1-30) * The Remaining References to the Kingdom of Heaven PART FOUR: It Was All There in the Beginning * Love within the Beginning Epilogue: History and Reconciliation
