T&T Clark Reader in Theological Anthropology

by Michael P. Jensen (Editor), Marc Cortez (Editor)

Overview

This reader guides students through this difficult topic, with seven chapters representing an in-depth treatment of a sub-topic within theological anthropology. Starting with an overview and specific methods for this subject, the overall discussion focuses on the exegetical-theological problem of the imago dei. The following chapters offer examination of topics such as: human ontology, freedom and limit, gender and sexuality, personhood and identity and worship and desire.

Throughout this reader, the editors include texts from the patristic, medieval, Reformation and modern eras, while also providing a blend of bible commentary, theological discourse and philosophy. The texts used for this study include thinkers such as Gregory of Nyssa, Kathryn Tanner, Karl Barth, Augustine, Martin Luther, John Paul II, Sarah Coakley and David Kelsey. Each chapter contains an introduction, research/discussion questions and suggestions for further reading.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780567655578
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	12/28/2017
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.88(d)

About the Author

Marc Cortez is Professor of Theology at Wheaton College, Wheaton, USA.

Michael P. Jensen is the Rector of St Mark's Anglican Church, Darling Point, Sydney, and teaches theology at the Sydney College of Divinity

Table of Contents

1.Introduction
Overview and methods in theological anthropology
2.The Image of God
Introduction
Augustine, "The Literal Meaning of Genesis"
Karl Barth, Church Dogmatics, III/1, 183-207
Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, Ia. 93
John Calvin, "Commentary Upon Genesis" 1:26-28
Colin Gunton, "The Human Creation: Towards a Renewal of the Doctrine of the Imago Dei"
Mary McClintock Fulkerson, "The Imago Dei and a Reformed Logic for Feminist/Womanist Critique"
Michael Horton, "Image and Office: Human Personhood and the Covenant"
3. Human Ontology
Introduction
Hans Walter Wolff, "'Nephesh'"
Tertullian, from A Treatise On the Soul
Francois Turrettini, from Institutes of Elenctic Theology. 1, 477-88
Nancey C Murphy, "Physicalism without Reductionism: Toward a Scientifically, Philosophically, and Theologically Sound Portrait of Human Nature"
Wolfhart Pannenberg, from Systematic Theology, vol. II, pp. 181-201 20pp
4. Freedom & Limit
Introduction
Gregory of Nyssa, 'Sermon on the 6th Beatitude'
Augustine, 'On Grace and Free Will'
Anselm, 'On Free Will'
Erasmus, from 'On The Freedom of the Will'
Martin Luther, from 'On the Bondage of the Will'
William GT Shedd, from Dogmatic Theology, pp. 509-27
Sally K Severino, "Free Will According to John Duns Scotus and Neuroscience"
Peter G. H Clarke, "Determinism, Brain Function and Free Will"
5. Gender & Sexuality
Introduction
Augustine, from Commentary on Genesis
Martin Luther, Lectures on Genesis 2:22ff
John Calvin, "Sermon on Titus 2:3-5"
John Paul II, from Man and Woman He Created Them - A Theology of the Body, pp. 156-61
Luce Irigaray,'Sexual Difference'
Sarah Coakley, "The Eschatological Body: Gender, Transformation and God"
6. Personhood & Identity
Introduction
Harriet A. Harris, "Should We Say That Personhood Is Relational?"
John Zizioulas,"Human Capacity and Human Incapacity: A Theological Exploration of Personhood"
Robert Spaemann, 'Why we speak of persons' in Persons : The Difference between 'Someone' and 'Something'
Robert Jenson, from Systematic Theoloy, vol II, pp. 95 - 111
David Kelsey, from Eccentric Existence: A Theological Anthropology
7. Worship & Desire
Introduction
Augustine, De Trinitate Book XIV
Bernard of Clairvaux, 'On Loving God'
John Calvin, Institutes of Christian Religion, I.xi.8
William James, From The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature
Fergus Kerr, from Immortal Longings:Versions of Transcending Humanity
Uffe Schjoedt, "The Religious Brain: A General Introduction to the Experimental Neuroscience of Religion"
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

The Psalmist asked, 'What are human beings that you are mindful of them?' This reader provides an excellent collection of judiciously chosen and introduced responses to this and related questions from a variety of patristic, medieval, Reformation, modern, and contemporary theologians. The editors have done well to sub-divided the Psalmist's question into seven areas, including imago Dei, freedom, sexuality, and personhood as well as a welcome concluding section on worship and desire. The editors have included both the usual suspects (e.g., Augustine, Calvin, Barth) and contemporary voices that engage what the sciences are saying about humanity, making this reader a fine choice for both survey courses and advanced seminars.
Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, USA

This anthology is both creative and comprehensive, providing resources on classic themes in theological anthropology while also reimagining the field in fresh ways. The voices are both ancient and contemporary, offering an overview of a long conversation about the nature of the human. An excellent classroom resource.
JAMES K.A. SMITH, CALVIN COLLEGE, USA

What does it mean to be fully human, living before God and neighbor even as we are connected to the rest of creation? Questions and possibilities raised in theological anthropology are always stimulating and unendingly relevant. Thankfully, in this new volume readers are invited into this rich conversation, hearing different voices representing ancient wisdom and contemporary concerns. All the key aspects of theological anthropology are touched upon here, providing the context for meaningful reflection and discussion that is sure to follow. I have been waiting for an updated primary source volume on anthropology that covered more than Patristic and medieval sources while still valuing those honored voices - I now finally have that volume in my hands! Students and Professors will be very thankful to Marc Cortez and Michael Jensen for this well-organized and ably presented gift.
KELLY M. KAPIC, COVENANT COLLEGE, USA

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