Christ and Time, 3rd Edition: The Primitive Christian Conception of Time and History

by Oscar Cullmann

Overview

"The object of the present work is to determine what is central in the Christian proclamation. We are tempted to represent as the 'kernel' or 'essence' of this proclamation that which appeals to us personally, and to consider as external and dispensable 'framework' that which is strange to us. It is due to the richness of the Christian message that the question as to the central element from which all the other features are to be explained arises at all, and the endeavor to determine this central element must be designated the one great task of New Testament scholarship, and perhaps of all Christian theology." --From the Foreword

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781725240339
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	08/17/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	270
File size:	23 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Oscar Cullmann (1902–1999) was born in Strasbourg—then in Germany—where he studied classical philology and theology. From then on, he held a variety of teaching positions involving history and theology. He is best known for his extensive work in the ecumenical movement and can be partially credited for establishing a dialogue between the Lutheran and Roman Catholic traditions.
Oscar Cullmann (1902-1999) was Professor of New Testament at Basel Reformed Seminary and taught theology in Paris at the Sorbonne. He was well known for his work in the ecumenical movement and helped establish a dialogue between the Lutheran and Roman Catholic traditions. His works include Salvation and History and Christ in Time.

Table of Contents

Translator's Preface vii

Foreword xi

Foreword to the Second Edition xv

Introductory Chapter to the Third Edition xvii

Introduction

The Problem 17

1 "Biblical History" and History 19

2 Biblical History and Theology 23

Part I The Continuous Redemptive Line

1 The Significance of the New Testament Terminology for Time 37

2 The Linear Conception of Time in the Revelatory History of the Bible as Contrasted with the Cyclical Conception of Hellenism 51

3 Time and Eternity 61

4 God's Lordship Over Time 69

5 The New Division of Time from the Central Point of the Redemptive History 81

6 The Connection Between History and Prophecy (History and Myth) 94

7 The Redemptive Line as Christ-Line The Manner of Presenting It 107

8 The Double Movement of the Redemptive Line According to the Principle of Representation 115

Part II The Unique Character of the Redemptive Epochs

1 The Unique Character of the Christ-Deed at the Mid-point 121

2 The Past Stages of Redemptive History and Their Relation to the Christ-Event at the Midpoint 131

3 The Future Stages of Redemptive History and Their Relation to the Christ-Event at the Midpoint 139

4 The Present Stage of Redemptive History and Its Relation to the Christ-Event at the Mid-point 144

Part III Redemptive History and the General Course of World Events

1 Redemptive History and Christian Universalism 177

2 The Complete Lordship of Christ and the Redemptive Process 185

3 The Subjection of the Invisible Powers and Their Relation in Redemptive History to the World Process (State and Redemptive History) 191

4 The Question of World Affirmation or World Denial in the Light of the New Testament Redemptive History 211

Part IV Redemptive History and the Individual Man

1 The Individual Man and the Past Stage of Redemptive History (Faith and Election) 217

2 The Individual Man and the Present Stage of Redemptive History (The Gift of the Spirit and the Commandment of God) 222

3 The Individual Man and the Future Stage of Redemptive History (Resurrection Faith and Resurrection Hope) 231

Indexes

Index of Scripture References 245

Index of Authors 251