Theologia Crucis: A Companion to the Theology of the CrossRecovery of Paul and Luther's theology of the cross has been an enduring legacy of twentieth-century theology, and in our own day the topic has continued to expand as more and more global voices join the conversation. The array of literature produced on the cross and its theological significance can be overwhelming. In this readable and concise introduction, Robert Saler provides an overview of the key motifs present in theologians seeking to understand how the cross of Jesus Christ informs the work of theology, ministry, and activism on behalf of victims of injustice today. He also demonstrates how theology of the cross can be a lens through which to understand crucial questions of our time related to the nature of beauty, God's redemption, and the forces which seek to overwhelm both. Ranging from Luther and Bonhoeffer to James Cone and feminist theologians, Saler makes this literature accessible to all who wish to understand how the cross shapes Christian claims about God and God's work on behalf of the world. |
Contents
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Luthers Cross | 17 |
God Will Never Be the Same | 32 |
Glory and Reality | 53 |
The Community of Fidelity to the Crucified | 67 |
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Theologia Crucis: A Companion to the Theology of the Cross Robert Cady Saler No preview available - 2016 |
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