The philosopher, theologian, and biblical scholar Austin Farrer (1904-1968) highlighted in his various writings the central role that images play in the interpretation of biblical writings, the construction of theological arguments, and the descriptions of the Christian spiritual life. Theologians down through the centuries have sought to revitalize the central biblical images as they addressed the pressing theological, moral, and spiritual questions of their day. A Revitalization of Images offers students the opportunity to participate in this ongoing creative engagement with ten dominant biblical images that continue to shape the church's beliefs and practices, as well as each Christian's own spiritual journey. Sound theology is rooted in Scripture, conversant with past thinkers, and engaged in the present life of the church. This dynamic directly informs Revitalization. In each chapter we begin with a biblical image that has figured prominently in the Christian theological tradition. Next we examine two prominent voices from the Christian tradition who have drawn upon the image when crafting a compelling vision of the Christian life. We then turn our attention to a contemporary thinker who has incorporated or critiqued the image in his or her own theological work. This discussion is set within the current spectrum of theological positions including orthodox, liberal, postliberal, and postmodern perspectives.
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Gregory C. Higgins. A Revitalization of Images
A Revitalization of Images
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter One: The First Creation Story
Chapter Two: The Second Creation Story
Chapter Three: Biblical Journeys
Chapter Four: Biblical Vision of Jacob’s Ladder
Chapter Five: Biblical Longings for the Future
Chapter Six: Biblical Numbers
Chapter Seven: Music and Art in the Bible
Chapter Eight: Elements of Nature in the Bible (Fire, Wind, Water)
Chapter Nine: Persons in the Bible
Chapter Ten: Parables in the Bible
Bibliography
Subject Index
Author Index
Scripture Index
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Theology and Human Creativity
Gregory C. Higgins
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For an introduction to postliberalism, see Ronald T. Michener, Postliberal Theology: A Guide for the Perplexed (New York: Bloomsbury, 2013). For an introduction to postmodernism, see Kevin Hart, Postmodernism (Oxford: Oneworld, 2004). For background on Basil, see Andrew Radde-Gallwitz, Basil of Caesarea: A Guide to His Life and Doctrine (Eugene, OR: Cascade, 2012) and Stephen M. Hildebrand, The Trinitarian Theology of Basil of Caesarea (Washington, DC: Catholic University of America Press, 2007). For a discussion of Basil’s exegesis, see John A. McGuckin, “Patterns of Biblical Exegesis in the Cappadocian Fathers: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and Gregory of Nyssa” in S. T. Kimbrough Jr., ed., Orthodox and Wesleyan Scriptural Understanding and Practice (Crestwood, NY: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 2005). For background on Ambrose, see the Introduction to Boniface Ramsey, Ambrose (New York: Routledge, 1997). For a discussion of Ambrose’s Hexameron, see Stanley P. Rosenberg, “Nature and the Natural World in Ambrose’s Hexameron,” Studia Patristica LXIX (2013) 15–24. For a discussion of early Christian thought on creation, see Paul M. Blowers, Drama of the Divine Economy (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2012).
