The Doctrine of Revelation
A Narrative Interpretation
Published on 1. February 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-7486-0880-5 (ISBN)
Description
This introduction to Revelation brings its subject into the theological inquiry of the next century. Discussing the major themes in the narrative of Revelation, it introduces the student to the work of Karl Barth, Paul Tillich, Karl Rahner and Carl Henry, and addresses both the problems of religious pluralism and secular scepticism.This is an excellent overview of the traditional models of Revelation.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7486-0880-5 (9780748608805)
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Content
Prologue: God - the Trinitarian sense of disclosure. Part 1 General Revelation: creation - the invitation to know God; the fall - the Noetic consequences of sin; the covenant with Noah - the grace of preservation. Part 2 Special Revelation: covenant with Israel - elective action; Jesus Christ - incarnate action; scripture - inspiration. Part 3 Revelation as reception: the church - ecclesiastical illumination; salvation - personal illumination; consummation - eschatological illumination. Epilogue: God - the revealer revealed.