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Record Nr.

UNINA9910783363503321

Autore

Thompson John <1922->

Titolo

Modern trinitarian perspectives / / John Thompson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 1994

ISBN

0-19-774012-X

1-280-44298-0

0-19-535843-0

1-4237-3569-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (vi, 165 pages)

Disciplina

231/.044/0904

Soggetti

Trinity - History of doctrines - 20th century

Theology, Doctrinal

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; 1. Introduction; 2. The Trinity: The Mystery of Salvation; 3. A Trinitarian Theology of Cross and Resurrection; 4. The Triune God and Mission; 5. The Trinity and Worship; 6. The Trinity, Society, and Politics; 7. The Trinity, Language, and Modern Thought; 8. Conclusion; Author Index; Subject Index

Sommario/riassunto

Provides a survey of modern thought on the doctrine of the Trinity, which has recently enjoyed a revival of interest. The author examines the work of important theologians and their views on the relationship of the trinitarian doctrine to Scripture, the Church, philosophy, politics and society.