Ecclesia Reformata, Semper Reformanda: Proceedings of the European Theology Teachers' Convention Newbold College of Higher Education 25-28 March 2015

by Jean-Claude Verrecchia (Editor)

Overview

The European Theology Teachers' Convention (ETTC), held every second year, attracts Adventist scholars from all over Europe, including Russia and Lebanon. This meeting held at Newbold College of Higher Education (Binfield, UK) 25-29 March 2015, centred around one of the leading thoughts of the Reformers: Ecclesia reformata, semper reformanda. Reformation should never stop but rather be a never-ending process. It implies deconstruction and reconstruction of methodologies, of paradigms, and of practices. The present book includes nine presentations, covering the fields of biblical studies, systematic and pastoral theology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780993218866
Publisher:	Newbold Academic Press
Publication date:	04/29/2016
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.44(d)

Table of Contents

Contributors 7
Introduction 11
Jean-Claude Verrecchia
'Ecclesia Reformata Semper Reformanda' - An Urgent Call for Change 17
Michael Pearson
Who Spoke the Bible? - Orality and the Origins of the Bible 33
Aulikki Nahkola
Unlearning and Relearning Sola Scriptura - Satan as a Case Study 59
Tom de Bruin
The Delay of the Parousia - Re-Thinking the Adventist Approach 79
Laszlo Gallusz
'Revival and Reformation' - A Recent Adventist Initiative in a Broader Perspective 101
Reinder Bruinsma
Fundamental Beliefs; Curse or Blessing? - On the Pros and Cons of Adventist Confessional Statements 123
Rolf J Pöhler
Towards a Scripture-Based Theology 149
Gunnar Pedersen
The Church Facing Individualism - A Danish Case Study 179
Bjørn Ottesen
Being Content with Ishmael - A Sermon on Learning from Abraham's Experience of Learning and Unlearning 199
Laurence A. Turner

Editorial Reviews

This fascinating volume brings together a wealth of information and reflection on a wide range of biblical and theological themes of interest both to Adventists and the wider academic community. Its contributors wrestle with issues of belief and practice that challenge the contemporary Christian, and articulate these issues lucidly, passionately and inclusively. There is no doubt that the volume will contribute in a very unique and distinctive way to the current body of theological literature.

Martin O'Kane, Professor Emeritus, Biblical Studies, University of Wales Trinity Saint David

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