Resurrection, judgment, glory christian foundations 2006. This final volume in bloeschs christian foundations is a worthy end of a worthwhile journey through the 7 volumes. Christian foundations will be of great help to all who want to hold to orthodoxy and honestly engage contemporary thought. Whilst i am a big fan of bloeschs work and have a very high regard for the first 4 volumes in this series, i do think this volume seems to lack something. Striving to defend the orthodox evangelical faith from its friends as well as its enemies, he provocatively argues against both evangelical rationalism and liberal experientialism. Donald bloesch 19282010 was a professor of theology at the university of dubuque theological seminary from 1957 until 1992. Bloesch 2002, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Bloesch 19282010 earned his phd from the university of chicago and was professor of theology emeritus at dubuque theological seminary in dubuque, iowa. Works gifts christian foundations 0830827552 by bloesch, donald g.
Bloesch begins his sevenvolume work, christian foundations, with this introduction to authority and method in theology. Fourth volume in bloesch s critically acclaimed christian foundations systematic theology. Fourth volume in bloeschs critically acclaimed christian foundations systematic theology. Although this series is billed as a systematic theology, it is a somewhat unusual series of works. Bloesch agrees that many of these proposals have some biblical merit. He has done postdoctoral work at the universities of oxford, ta14bingen and basel and has written numerous books, including faith and its counterfeits, christian foundations series, evangelical theology in transition, theological notebook volume 3, essentials of.
Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Bloesch sets out the pivotal evangelical doctrines of the bibles revelation, inspiration and interpretation. Throughout the christian foundations series bloesch offers a fresh, biblical. With his customary encyclopedic reach and epigrammatic style, donald bloesch turns his attention to the hotly disputed, yet absolutely crucial, subject of the person. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Probes the issues underlying the current debate over jesus identity and mission. Bloesch is something of a neoevangelical or postfundamentalist theologian in the reformed tradition.
Bloesch phd, university of chicago, 1956 who has been on the faculty of the university of dubuque theological seminary presbyterian church usa since 1957 and is due to retire in 1993. Earlier in his career, he did write entire books on the subject. In this penultimate volume of bloeschs christian foundations series, he tackles the difficult concept of the church. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Bloeschs wideranging and indepth reflection on the presence, reality and ministry of the holy spirit serves as a landmark to those seeking a faithful. Heres a link to an article i recently published on the doctrine of salvation in the theology of donald bloesch. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Donald bloesch turns to the hotly disputed theological subject of the person and work of jesus christ. I thoroughly enjoyed this volume, and especially liked the author was willing to not only tackle different eschatological views such as the various millennium views which were very well handled but also delve into heaven, hell, purgatory, resurrection of the dead, interim. This is the 3rd book in bloesch s christian foundations series, and i am embarking on my second read of these volumes quite some time after the first. In the inaugural volume of his sevenvolume systematic theology, christian foundations, donald g.
In this third volume of his christian foundations series, bloesch, professor of theology at dubuque theological seminary and one of the most sensitive and articulate evangelical interpreters of christ. Sacraments, worship, ministry, mission christian foundations by bloesch, donald g isbn. This comprehensive, systematic theology for the twentyfirst century contributes significantly to late modern evangelical theology while exploring what an ancient faith has to say to perplexing new times. Nt church history apostolic period nt extrabiblical literature studies jesus and the gospels synoptic gospels and surrounding issues the book of acts in its first century setting pauline studies johannine studies petrine studies lukan studies.
Bloesch is something of an evangelical centrist of a reformed persuasion, so you can see how a centrist interacts with more liberal and more conservative thinkers. Intervarsity press, 1992 a theology of word and spirit is the first volume in a new series called christian foundations by donald g. Bloesch with other thinkers and schools of thought. Bloesch contributes significantly to late modern evangelical theology, exploring what an ancient faith has to say to perplexing new times. Donald bloesch in his christian foundations series.
With his customary encyclopedic reach and epigrammatic style, donald bloesch turns his attention to the hotly disputed, yet absolutely crucial, subject of the person and work of jesus christ. Bloesch endeavors to present a viable alternative to legalistic ethics on the one hand and situational and relativistic ethics on the other, to arouse the wider christian community in general and the evangelical community in particular to explore anew the theological foundations for both personal holiness and social justice. In this third volume of his christian foundations series, bloesch, professor of theology at dubuque theological seminary and one of the most sensitive and articulate evangelical interpreters of christian theology today, turns his attention to the doctrine of god. Sacraments, worship, ministry, mission christian foundations 9780830814169 by bloesch, donald g. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The christian foundations collection brings together all seven volumes of donald g. Freedom for obedience, and the sevenvolume christian foundations series. This is a book which gives him the chance to draw on many of his distinctive theological themes, especially word and spirit. He wrote numerous books, including faith and its counterfeits, evangelical. This is the sixth volume of the projected seven volume series by prof. Bloesch very few, if any theologians have influenced me as profoundly as the late donald g. On a topic that sadly threatens to divide the church, bloesch strives to build bridges between the various traditions of christian faith, especially.
Isbn 9780830814145 9780830814145 hardcover, intervarsity pr, 1997. In this volume, the author manages to cover quite a bit about god given the book is only just over 300 pages including indexes. Power, wisdom, holiness, love christian foundations 9780830827534 by bloesch, donald g. His major works the sevenvolume christian foundations series intervarsity and a twopart systematic theology, essentials of evangelical theology hendricksonare known to be accessible and scholarly. This volume includes discussion of humanitys plight, the.
Power, wisdom, holiness, love christian foundations by bloesch, donald g. Authority and method in theology christian foundations christian foundations donald g. Bloeschs projected sevenvolume systematic theology, christian foundations. Works gifts donald bloesch aptly brings together his grasp of historical and systematic theology as well as his deep concern for spirituality. Savior and lord christian foundations by bloesch, donald g isbn. In his own charitable, ecumenical yet evangelical way he provides incisive guidance toward a genuine christian spirituality that is firmly rooted in biblical faith and fully aware of the positive contributions of various streams of christian tradition, while critically engaging the current plethora. The fruit of a lifetime of study and devotion, this book masterfully interweaves biblical study, historical overviews and reflection on contemporary developments and issues to shed light on faith in god, the holy spirit. But what is lacking, he argues, is a strong affirmation of the holiness and almightiness of god. Donald bloesch surveys this history of christian thinking on the nature of the spiritual life. Few books on systematic theology leave the reader at the end, hungering for.
Bloesch 2000, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The shape of soteriology in donald bloeschs christian foundations, in midwestern journal of theology, spring 2014. Donald bloesch, an american theologian and an ordained minister in the united church of christ, died on tuesday, august 24, 2010. He has done postdoctoral work at the universities of oxford, tubingen and basel and has written numerous books including faith and its counterfeits, and the christian foundations series, of which this volume is a. Voted one of christianity todays 1995 books of the year. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Bloeschs sevenvolume series is a comprehensive, systematic theology for the twentyfirst century. The late donald bloesch did not allocate one of the seven volumes of his christian foundations series to soteriology, so there is no single book to turn to in order to examine his doctrine of salvation. Power, wisdom, holiness, love christian foundations donald g. So in this volume, which he considers the most important in his christian foundations series, bloesch offers cogent criticisms and corrective insights on both classical and. Pointing the way toward a confessional theology for the 21st century, donald g. God the almighty goodreads meet your next favorite book.
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