Creation (Problems in Theology)

Brings together modern material from a wide range of Christian theologians on the meaning and status of the doctrine of creation; its relation to scientific theories, our understanding of God and the theology of redemption; and its implications for our proper attitude to the world of Nature.

Preface

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Introduction: Reading the readings

1

(4)

Creation: What does it mean?

5

(33)

Creation in the Old Testament

Making and emanation

On beginnings

Continuous creation

First and final causes

Origins and ends, space and completion

Evolution, chance and direction

Determinism, openness and the spirit

Creation, myth and theology

Topics for discussion

Process theology: A more engaging God?

38

(26)

Overview: a dynamic God

The metaphysics of God

Tensions and criticisms

Topics for discussion

God or Gaia? The environmental challenge

64

(23)

Earthy spirituality

Gaia and theology

Attitudes to Nature

Cosmic relationships

Against pantheism and naturism

Topics for discussion

Christian creation?

87

(20)

Creation in the New Testament

Creation in Barth

Redemptive, directive creation

Creation after Barth

The goal of creation

Creation, sacrament and symbol

A Christian meditation on creation

Topics for discussion

Acknowledgements

107

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Creation (Problems in Theology)

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