Theological Reflection for Human Flourishing

Theological Reflection for Human Flourishing
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Publisher : Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
Total Pages : 157
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ISBN-10 : 9780334043904
ISBN-13 : 0334043905
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Theological Reflection for Human Flourishing by : Helen Cameron

Practical theology and theological reflection are growing areas of theological studies. This book aims to create a bridge between pastoral practice and public theology.

Theological Reflection for Human Flourishing

Theological Reflection for Human Flourishing
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Publisher : SCM Press
Total Pages : 157
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ISBN-10 : 9780334048862
ISBN-13 : 0334048869
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Theological Reflection for Human Flourishing by : Cameron Helen

Practical theology and theological reflection are growing areas of theological studies. This book aims to create a bridge between pastoral practice and public theology.

The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing

The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing
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Publisher : Baker Academic
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9781493406630
ISBN-13 : 1493406639
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing by : Jonathan T. Pennington

The Sermon on the Mount, one of the most influential portions of the Bible, is the most studied and commented upon portion of the Christian Scriptures. Every Christian generation turns to it for insight and guidance. In this volume, a recognized expert on the Gospels shows that the Sermon on the Mount offers a clear window into understanding God's work in Christ. Jonathan Pennington provides a historical, theological, and literary commentary on the Sermon and explains how this text offers insight into God's plan for human flourishing. As Pennington explores the literary dimensions and theological themes of this famous passage, he situates the Sermon in dialogue with the Jewish and Greek virtue traditions and the philosophical-theological question of human flourishing. He also relates the Sermon's theological themes to contemporary issues such as ethics, philosophy, and economics.

Religion and Human Flourishing

Religion and Human Flourishing
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 1481312855
ISBN-13 : 9781481312851
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Religion and Human Flourishing by : Professor Adam B Cohen

When talking about the relationship between religion and flourishing, the first task is to frame the question theologically and philosophically, and this entails taking seriously the potential challenges latent in the issue. These challenges include--beyond the contested definitions of both religion and flourishing--the claims of some faith traditions that true adherence to that tradition's goals and intrinsic goods can be incompatible with self-interest, and also the fact that religious definitions of health and wholeness tend to be less concrete than secular definitions. Despite the difficulties, research that considers uniquely religious aspects of human flourishing is essential, as scholars pursue even greater methodological rigor in future investigations of causal connections. Religion and Human Flourishing brings together scholars of various specializations to consider how theological and philosophical perspectives might shape such future research, and how such research might benefit religious communities. The first section of the book takes up the foundational theological and philosophical questions. The next section turns to the empirical dimension and encompasses perspectives ranging from anthropology to psychology. The third and final section of the book follows in the empirical mold by moving to more sociological and economic levels of analysis. The concluding reflection offers a survey of what the social scientific research reveals about both the positive and negative effects of religion. Scholars and laypeople alike are interested in religion, and many more still are interested in how to lead a meaningful life--how to flourish. The collaborative undertaking represented by Religion and Human Flourishing will further attest to the perennial importance of the questions of religious belief and the pursuit of the good life, and will become a standard for further exploration of such questions.

Wandering in Darkness

Wandering in Darkness
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 688
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ISBN-10 : 9780191056314
ISBN-13 : 0191056316
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis Wandering in Darkness by : Eleonore Stump

Only the most naïve or tendentious among us would deny the extent and intensity of suffering in the world. Can one hold, consistently with the common view of suffering in the world, that there is an omniscient, omnipotent, perfectly good God? This book argues that one can. Wandering in Darkness first presents the moral psychology and value theory within which one typical traditional theodicy, namely, that of Thomas Aquinas, is embedded. It explicates Aquinas's account of the good for human beings, including the nature of love and union among persons. Eleonore Stump also makes use of developments in neurobiology and developmental psychology to illuminate the nature of such union. Stump then turns to an examination of narratives. In a methodological section focused on epistemological issues, the book uses recent research involving autism spectrum disorder to argue that some philosophical problems are best considered in the context of narratives. Using the methodology argued for, the book gives detailed, innovative exegeses of the stories of Job, Samson, Abraham and Isaac, and Mary of Bethany. In the context of these stories and against the backdrop of Aquinas's other views, Stump presents Aquinas's own theodicy, and shows that Aquinas's theodicy gives a powerful explanation for God's allowing suffering. She concludes by arguing that this explanation constitutes a consistent and cogent defense for the problem of suffering.

Emotions

Emotions
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1602583293
ISBN-13 : 9781602583290
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Emotions by : Barbara J. McClure

Emotions: Problems and Promise for Human Flourishing by Barbara J. McClure (2019).

Reordering Theological Reflection

Reordering Theological Reflection
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Publisher : SCM Press
Total Pages : 147
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ISBN-10 : 9780334058564
ISBN-13 : 0334058562
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Reordering Theological Reflection by : Helen Collins

What would theological reflection look like if scripture were the starting point? For many, beginning the process of formation the bible is already a natural place to begin, and models of theological reflection which start in other places can be hard to swallow. All too often, as a result, they reject the idea of reflecting theologically altogether, an outcome which is damaging for their future ministry and for the church as a whole. This book to re-discover the theological heart of the discipline of practical theology and develop new methods which take scripture and tradition more seriously. Offering an alternative to the usual models of theological reflection, this careful and helpful guide demonstrates to students the possibilities which emerge when the starting point for theological reflective practice

Theological Reflection: Methods, 2nd Edition

Theological Reflection: Methods, 2nd Edition
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Publisher : SCM Press
Total Pages : 218
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ISBN-10 : 9780334056119
ISBN-13 : 033405611X
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Theological Reflection: Methods, 2nd Edition by : Elaine Graham

Theological Reflections: Methods, offers a comprehensive collection of models of theological reflection. By bringing this diverse collection together in one place, the editors create a unique reference work that allows a clear and visible contrast and comparison as each model is treated formally and in a standard format. Throughout each chapter the distinguishing features of the model are examined, the geneology and origins are discussed, worked examples of the model applied to contemporary theology are provided, and critical commentary, future trends and exercises and questions are provided. Now firmly established as an essential text on theological reflection, this new edition has been revised and updated with a new introduction, updated examples, and refreshed bibliographies

Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners

Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners
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Publisher : New Growth Press
Total Pages : 158
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ISBN-10 : 9781645070535
ISBN-13 : 1645070530
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners by : Michael R. Emlet

There are many complexities associated with ministering to another person. Where does a helper begin? What’s important to notice? Is there an overall ministry strategy that’s beneficial? Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners by author and counselor Michael R. Emlet outlines a model of one-another ministry based on how God sees and loves his people. Emlet helps readers use Scripture to find foundational categories for understanding and approaching one another, which serve as guideposts for wise care. Filled with everyday illustrations as well as counseling examples, Emlet demonstrates what it looks like to approach fellow believers simultaneously as saints, sufferers, and sinners. As part of CCEF's Helping the Helper series, this guide for ministry provides an overall framework for wisely helping any person, balancing all three aspects of our experience as Christians.

Flourishing

Flourishing
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 301
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ISBN-10 : 9780300190557
ISBN-13 : 0300190557
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis Flourishing by : Miroslav Volf

More than almost anything else, globalization and the great world religions are shaping our lives, affecting everything from the public policies of political leaders and the economic decisions of industry bosses and employees, to university curricula, all the way to the inner longings of our hearts. Integral to both globalization and religions are compelling, overlapping, and sometimes competing visions of what it means to live well. In this perceptive, deeply personal, and beautifully written book, a leading theologian sheds light on how religions and globalization have historically interacted and argues for what their relationship ought to be. Recounting how these twinned forces have intersected in his own life, he shows how world religions, despite their malfunctions, remain one of our most potent sources of moral motivation and contain within them profoundly evocative accounts of human flourishing. Globalization should be judged by how well it serves us for living out our authentic humanity as envisioned within these traditions. Through renewal and reform, religions might, in turn, shape globalization so that can be about more than bread alone.