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Creation and humanity / Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen.

By: Material type: TextSeries: Constructive Christian theology for the pluralistic world ; v. 3.Publication details: Grand Rapids, MI : Eerdmans Pub., c2015.Description: xix, 554 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780802868558
  • 080286855X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 231.7/65 23
LOC classification:
  • BT695 .K37 2015
Contents:
Introduction: In search of a new methodological vision for constructive theology -- A new vision for the Christian theology of creation -- Theology of creation in the matrix of sciences, religions, and naturalisms -- Nature as creation: a theological interpretation -- A Trinitarian theology of creation -- Nature and cosmology in religions' imagination -- Creation in evolution: an evolving cosmos and emerging life -- The Trinitarian form of continuing creation and divine action -- The suffering and flourishing of nature -- Introduction: humanity in a radically changed context -- An evolving humanity: uniqueness and dignity in scientific perspective -- Humanity as the image of God: a theological account -- "Multidimensional monism": the nature of human nature -- Freedom and determinism-divine and human -- Humanity and human nature in religions' teachings -- The misery of humanity -- Human flourishing in theological perspective -- Epilogue: Continuing a hospitable dialogical conversation in "global" theology.
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction: In search of a new methodological vision for constructive theology -- A new vision for the Christian theology of creation -- Theology of creation in the matrix of sciences, religions, and naturalisms -- Nature as creation: a theological interpretation -- A Trinitarian theology of creation -- Nature and cosmology in religions' imagination -- Creation in evolution: an evolving cosmos and emerging life -- The Trinitarian form of continuing creation and divine action -- The suffering and flourishing of nature -- Introduction: humanity in a radically changed context -- An evolving humanity: uniqueness and dignity in scientific perspective -- Humanity as the image of God: a theological account -- "Multidimensional monism": the nature of human nature -- Freedom and determinism-divine and human -- Humanity and human nature in religions' teachings -- The misery of humanity -- Human flourishing in theological perspective -- Epilogue: Continuing a hospitable dialogical conversation in "global" theology.