Oliver, Simon
Creation
- ISBN 13:
- 9780567656087
- author:
- Oliver, Simon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Continnuum-3pl
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 13.72 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Theology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Christianity claims that the universe is created, but what does this mean? This guide explores the concept of creation and its significance in Christian theology. It begins with an examination of the background to the Christian understanding of creation in Greek philosophy and the Old Testament.
The book then delves into different understandings of creation, including the idea that God creates out of nothing and the analogy of being, before moving on to a historical overview of how theological, philosophical, and scientific approaches to creation have evolved over time. The author also considers the ethical implications of humanity's place within the created order.
A distinctive theology of creation is proposed, focusing on the concepts of gift and participation as ways of understanding the meaning and implications of the claim that the universe is created. This guide provides a clear and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most enduring debates in Christian theology.
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