Theological Cartographies: Mapping the Encounter with God, Humanity, and Christ

Theological Cartographies: Mapping the Encounter with God, Humanity, and Christ

by Benjamin Valentin (Author)

Synopsis

Benjamin Valentin presents a substantive yet accessible introduction to the three central doctrines of Christian theology: God, humanity, and Christ. In an engaging style, Valentin offers an overview of each of these doctrines, delving into its tradition within the Christian community throughout history, from the writing of Scripture forward. He further explores what contemporary life tells us about this doctrine and how that compares to traditional understandings and then determines how we can reconstruct this doctrine in light of our new assessment of it. Each chapter concludes with suggested readings for further study. Throughout, Valentin highlights the diversity of Christian thought, bringing together past tradition and contemporary questions to arrive at a new understanding of what these important doctrines can mean for us today.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 264
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 26 Feb 2015

ISBN 10: 0664233562
ISBN 13: 9780664233563

Media Reviews
Maps help us reach old destinations by new roads, and open up to us possibilities for entirely new journeys. Benjamin Valentin's Theological Cartographies does both of these things. He shows that established theological topics conceal hidden pathways and cross-connections. He also allows the reader to put together his or her own itinerary through the central landscape of Christian belief.
-S. Mark Heim, Samuel Abbot Professor of Christian Theology, Andover Newton Theological School
Author Bio
Benjamin Valentin is Professor of Theology and Culture and Director of the Orlando Costas Lectureship in Latino/a Theology at Andover Newton Theological School in Massachusetts. He is the author of the award-winning Mapping Public Theology: Beyond Culture, Identity, and Difference.