The Cambridge Companion to Feminist Theology

The Cambridge Companion to Feminist Theology
Author: Susan Frank Parsons
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2002-07-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780521663809

Feminist theology is a significant movement within contemporary theology. The aim of this Companion is to give an outline of feminist theology through an analysis of its overall shape and its major themes, so that both its place in and its contributions to the present changing theological landscape may be discerned. The two sections of the volume are designed to provide a comprehensive and critical introduction to feminist theology which is authoritative and up-to-date. Written by some of the main figures in feminist theology, as well as by younger scholars who are considering their inheritance, it offers fresh insights into the nature of feminist theological work. The book as a whole is intended to present a challenge for future scholarship, since it critically engages with the assumptions of feminist theology, and seeks to open ways for women after feminism to enter into the vocation of theology.

The Cambridge Companion to Karl Rahner

The Cambridge Companion to Karl Rahner
Author: Declan Marmion
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2005-06-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1139827219

Karl Rahner (1904–84) was one of the most significant theological voices of the twentieth century. For many his theology has come to symbolise the Catholic Church's entry into modernity. Part of his enduring appeal lies in his ability to reflect on a whole variety of issues in theology and spirituality and concentrate this plurality into a few basic convictions. This Cambridge Companion provides an accessible introduction to the main themes of Rahner's work. Written by an international array of experts, it will be of interest to both students and scholars alike. Each chapter serves as a guide to its topic and recommends further reading for additional study. The contributors also assess Rahner's significance for contemporary theology by bringing his thought into dialogue with many current concerns including: religious pluralism, spirituality, postmodernism, ecumenism, ethics and developments in political and feminist theologies.

The Cambridge Companion to Postmodern Theology

The Cambridge Companion to Postmodern Theology
Author: Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2003-07-31
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780521793957

This introductory 2003 guide offers examples of different types of contemporary theology and Christian doctrine in relationship to postmodernity.

The Cambridge Companion to Biblical Interpretation

The Cambridge Companion to Biblical Interpretation
Author: John Barton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 364
Release: 1998-07-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780521485937

This guide to the state of biblical studies features 20 chapters written by scholars from North America and Britain, and represents both traditional and contemporary points of view.

The Cambridge Companion to the Trinity

The Cambridge Companion to the Trinity
Author: Peter C. Phan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2011-06-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 110749544X

How do Christians reconcile their belief in one God with the concept of three divine 'persons'? This Companion provides an overview of how the Christian doctrine of the Trinity has been understood and articulated in the last two thousand years. The Trinitarian theologies of key theologians, from the New Testament to the twentieth century, are carefully examined and the doctrine of the Trinity is brought into dialogue with non-Christian religions as well as with other Christian beliefs. Authors from a range of denominational backgrounds explore the importance of Trinitarian thought, locating the Trinity within the wider context of systematic theology. Contemporary theology has seen a widespread revival of the doctrine of the Trinity and this book incorporates the most recent developments in the scholarship.

The Cambridge Companion to New Religious Movements

The Cambridge Companion to New Religious Movements
Author: Olav Hammer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2012-08-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0521196507

This volume addresses the key features of new religions, such as Scientology, the Moonies and Jihadist movements, from a systematic, comparative perspective.

The Cambridge Companion to St Paul

The Cambridge Companion to St Paul
Author: James D. G. Dunn
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2003-10-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780521786942

The apostle Paul has been justifiably described as the first and greatest Christian theologian. His letters were among the earliest documents to be included in the New Testament and, as such, they shaped Christian thinking from the beginning. As a missionary, theologian and pastor Paul's own wrestling with theological and ethical questions of his day is paradigmatic for Christian theology, not least for Christianity's own identity and continuing relationship with Judaism. The Cambridge Companion to St Paul provides an important assessment of this apostle and a fresh appreciation of his continuing significance today. With eighteen chapters written by a team of leading international specialists on Paul, the Companion provides a sympathetic and critical overview of the apostle, covering his life and work, his letters and his theology. The volume will provide an invaluable starting point and helpful cross check for subsequent studies.

The Cambridge Companion to Pentecostalism

The Cambridge Companion to Pentecostalism
Author: Cecil M. Robeck, Jr
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2014-08-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1316060640

Pentecostalism is one of the fastest-growing religious movements in the world. Groups in the United States dominated early Pentecostal histories, but recent global manifestations have expanded and complicated the definition of Pentecostalism. This volume provides a nuanced overview of Pentecostalism's various manifestations and explores what it means to be Pentecostal from the perspectives of both insiders and outsiders. Leading scholars in the field use a multidisciplinary approach to analyze the historical, economic, political, anthropological, sociological and theological aspects of the movement. They address controversies, such as the Oneness-Trinity controversy; introduce new theories; and chart trajectories for future research. The Cambridge Companion to Pentecostalism will enable beginners to familiarize themselves with the important issues and debates surrounding the global movement, while also offering experienced scholars a valuable handbook for reference.

The Cambridge Companion to Classical Islamic Theology

The Cambridge Companion to Classical Islamic Theology
Author: Tim Winter
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2008-05-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1107494419

This series of critical reflections on the evolution and major themes of pre-modern Muslim theology begins with the revelation of the Koran, and extends to the beginnings of modernity in the eighteenth century. The significance of Islamic theology reflects the immense importance of Islam in the history of monotheism, to which it has brought a unique approach and style, and a range of solutions which are of abiding interest. Devoting especial attention to questions of rationality, scriptural fidelity, and the construction of 'orthodoxy', this volume introduces key Muslim theories of revelation, creation, ethics, scriptural interpretation, law, mysticism, and eschatology. Throughout the treatment is firmly set in the historical, social and political context in which Islam's distinctive understanding of God evolved. Despite its importance, Islamic theology has been neglected in recent scholarship, and this book provides a unique, scholarly but accessible introduction.

The Cambridge Companion to John Calvin

The Cambridge Companion to John Calvin
Author: Donald K. McKim
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 531
Release: 2004-06-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1107494680

John Calvin (1509–64) stands with Martin Luther (1483–1546) as the premier theologian of the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation. Calvin's thought spread throughout Europe to the New World and later throughout the whole world. His insights and influence continue to endure today, presenting a model of theological scholarship grounded in Scripture as well as providing nurture for Christian believers within churches across the globe. Dr Donald K. McKim gathers together an international array of major Calvin scholars to consider phases of Calvin's theological thought and influence. Historians and theologians meet to present a full picture of Calvin's contexts, the major themes in Calvin's writings, and the ways in which his thought spread and has increasing importance. Chapters serve as guides to their topics and provide further readings for additional study. This is an accessible introduction to this significant Protestant reformer and will appeal to the specialist and non-specialist alike.