| Discerning the Divine: God in Christian Theology Contributor(s): Callen, Barry L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 066422752X ISBN-13: 9780664227524 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $40.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2004 Annotation: An ideal introduction to Christian theology, "Discerning the Divine presents the doctrine of God as the most important subject in Christian believing and living. Chapters discuss the complex God question and the task of Christian theology; and the deeply moved "First Mover," and the theistic quest. Likewise, it explores motifs and appropriate adjectives for God and the tensions of domesticating deity and letting God be God. He discusses how God has become known both in revelation and real history, including near-death experiences and God seen in suffering and marginalization. Includes a glossary of terms. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - History - Religion | Christian Theology - Systematic |
| Dewey: 231 |
| LCCN: 2004050879 |
| Physical Information: 0.67" H x 6.2" W x 9.02" (0.90 lbs) 238 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Academic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An ideal introduction to Christian theology, Discerning the Divine presents the doctrine of God as the most important subject in Christian believing and living. Chapters discuss the complex God question and the task of Christian theology. Includes a glossary of terms. |
Contributor Bio(s): Callen, Barry L.: - Barry L. Callen is University Professor of Christian Studies at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. He has written or edited more than sixteen books and is editor of the Wesleyan Theological Journal. In addition to his teaching and writing, he is a popular speaker at churches and conferences in North America and around the world. |