Divine Teaching: An Introduction to Christian Theology by Mark A. McIntosh (Engl

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This innovative work is an introduction to Christian theology with a difference. Not only does it interpret, with clarity and energy, fundamental Christian beliefs but it also shows how and why these beliefs arose, promoting an understanding of theological reflection that encourages readers to think theologically themselves.

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This innovative work is an introduction to Christian theology with a difference. Not only does it interpret, with clarity and energy, fundamental Christian beliefs but it also shows how and why these beliefs arose, promoting an understanding of theological reflection that encourages readers to think theologically themselves. From Irenaeus and Aquinas to Girard, from Augustine to Zizioulas and contemporary feminist thought, Divine Teaching explores the ways in which major thinkers in the Christian tradition have shaped theology through the wide variety of their encounters with God. It makes theological study adventurous and interactive, not necessarily requiring a faith commitment from all, but allowing readers a thoughtful involvement in the subject that takes seriously the Christian vision of God as the ultimate teacher of theology. Divine Teaching: An Introduction to Christian Theology is an imaginative and lively analysis of the Christian way of thinking, offering vivid and informing insight into the history and practice of Christian theology.

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This innovative work is an introduction to Christian theology with a difference. Not only does it interpret, with clarity and energy, fundamental Christian beliefs but it also shows how and why these beliefs arose, promoting an understanding of theological reflection that encourages readers to think theologically themselves. From Irenaeus and Aquinas to Girard, from Augustine to Zizioulas and contemporary feminist thought, Divine Teaching explores the ways in which major thinkers in the Christian tradition have shaped theology through the wide variety of their encounters with God. It makes theological study adventurous and interactive, not necessarily requiring a faith commitment from all, but allowing readers a thoughtful involvement in the subject that takes seriously the Christian vision of God as the ultimate teacher of theology.Divine Teaching: An Introduction to Christian Theology is an imaginative and lively analysis of the Christian way of thinking, offering vivid and informing insight into the history and practice of Christian theology.

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This innovative work is an introduction to Christian theology with a difference. Not only does it interpret, with clarity and energy, fundamental Christian beliefs but it also shows how and why these beliefs arose, promoting an understanding of theological reflection that encourages readers to think theologically themselves. From Irenaeus and Aquinas to Girard, from Augustine to Zizioulas and contemporary feminist thought, Divine Teaching explores the ways in which major thinkers in the Christian tradition have shaped theology through the wide variety of their encounters with God. It makes theological study adventurous and interactive, not necessarily requiring a faith commitment from all, but allowing readers a thoughtful involvement in the subject that takes seriously the Christian vision of God as the ultimate teacher of theology. Divine Teaching: An Introduction to Christian Theology is an imaginative and lively analysis of the Christian way of thinking, offering vivid and informing insight into the history and practice of Christian theology.

Author Biography

Mark A. McIntosh is Professor of Systematic Theology and Spirituality at Loyola University, Chicago, where he has taught undergraduates and doctoral students for fifteen years. His publications include Christology from Within: Spirituality and the Incarnation in Hans Urs von Balthasar (1996), Mystical Theology: The Integrity of Spirituality and Theology (Blackwell, 1998), Mysteries of Faith (2000), and Discernment and Truth (2004). A priest in the Episcopal Church, he has served as canon theologian to the Presiding Bishop and Primate.

Table of Contents

Preface ix Part I Becoming a Theologian 1 1 How God Makes Theologians 3 Astonishment and Theological Virtue 3 Resurrection to Pentecost: Where Christian Theology Begins 7 But Can You Study Theology without Having to Believe? 13 2 Strange Calling: Theologians as Adventurers, Pirates, Mystics, and Sages 16 Adventure: Continuing Conversion of the Theologian 16 Piracy: Thinking Analogically 18 Mystical Life: Interpreting Reality in Terms of God 22 Wisdom: Thinking by Means of God's Thoughts 27 3 Divine Teaching and Christian Beliefs 31 Theology's Weakness and Wisdom's Parting Gift 32 Sacred Teaching: The Nature and Function of Christian Beliefs 35 Visions of the Whole: Origen, Aquinas, and Barth 40 How Not to Believe: The Dangers of Fantasy and Fanaticism 46 Part II Theology's Search for Understanding 55 4 Salvation: The Foundation of Christian Theology 57 Orientation 57 Why Start with Salvation? 57 Salvation as the Basis for Christian Theology 59 Identifying Different Approaches to the Mystery of Salvation 65 5 Salvation: Meeting Heaven Face to Face 79 Landmarks 79 Irenaeus: Salvation and New Creation 80 Brief Interlude: A Crucial Difficulty in Soteriology 86 Augustine and God's Justice 87 Anselm and the Divine Order 91 Pathfinding 94 On the Death of Christ: Orthodox, Feminist, and Girardian Concerns 94 Salvation and the Paschal Mystery 99 6 Divine Life: Trinity, Incarnation, and the Breathing of the Spirit 111 Orientation 111 Sheer Bliss: Why God Reveals Divine Life to be the Trinity 111 Forgiveness and Abundance: Origins of Trinitarian Awareness 114 The Life of the Incarnate Word and the Power of the Spirit 117 The Developing Principles of Trinitarian Theology 119 Landmarks 138 Augustine on the Mysterious Attraction of the Trinity 139 Karl Barth on the God Who Loves in Freedom 159 Pathfinding 167 Questions in Trinitarian Theology Today 167 The Trinity and Mystical Participation in God 175 7 Creaturely Life: A Journey towards Beatitude 179 Orientation 179 Death No Longer Has Dominion: Creation's Path in the Light of Easter 180 Creation – Revelation – Sacrament 188 Human Life – Ecclesial Life – Beatitude 199 Landmarks 204 Thomas Aquinas on Creation: "A Representation of the Divine Wisdom" 204 Blaise Pascal on Human Existence 210 Pathfinding 217 Two Disputed Questions 217 The Human Calling in Creation 222 Notes 229 Bibliography 241 Index 249

Review

"There are so many strengths to the book, many of which I've tried to point out. Chief among them is that this book is all about how we might actually learn about God from God, in our inmost being, not as bits of true information, but as an abiding light that will illuminate all other seeing and knowing." (Theophiliacs, 8 July 2011) "Textbooks should only be written by genuine teachers who truly love their students. Mark McIntosh is clearly such a teacher." (Modern Theology, April 2010)"Astonishing in its combination of scope, acuity, and accessibility. In short, truly magisterial: this book is in all ways the product of a master theologian working at the top of his game."Charles T. Mathewes, University of Virginia "Mark McIntosh has earned a justifiable reputation for his deeply passionate and highly literate books on Christian theology. This work adds further proof that his excellent reputation is warranted. I can think of no better guide for anyone interested in how theologians go about their task as well as why that task is both a rigorous intellectual discipline and a liberating adventure of the heart."Lawrence S. Cunningham, University of Notre Dame "With its refreshingly original approach, this book offers an attractive and reliable introduction to newcomers to the subject as well as plenty to provoke old hands."Fergus Kerr, University of Edinburgh "To be commended for its refreshing approach and inclusive perspective, and should be a welcome read for theological novices as well as veterans."Anglican Theological Review

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This innovative work is an introduction to Christian theology with a difference. Not only does it interpret, with clarity and energy, fundamental Christian beliefs but it also shows how and why these beliefs arose, promoting an understanding of theological reflection that encourages readers to think theologically themselves. From Irenaeus and Aquinas to Girard, from Augustine to Zizioulas and contemporary feminist thought, Divine Teaching explores the ways in which major thinkers in the Christian tradition have shaped theology through the wide variety of their encounters with God. It makes theological study adventurous and interactive, not necessarily requiring a faith commitment from all, but allowing readers a thoughtful involvement in the subject that takes seriously the Christian vision of God as the ultimate teacher of theology. Divine Teaching: An Introduction to Christian Theology is an imaginative and lively analysis of the Christian way of thinking, offering vivid and informing insight into the history and practice of Christian theology.

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"There are so many strengths to the book, many of which I've tried to point out. Chief among them is that this book is all about how we might actually learn about God from God, in our inmost being, not as bits of true information, but as an abiding light that will illuminate all other seeing and knowing." (Theophiliacs, 8 July 2011) "Textbooks should only be written by genuine teachers who truly love their students. Mark McIntosh is clearly such a teacher." (Modern Theology, April 2010)?Astonishing in its combination of scope, acuity, and accessibility. In short, truly magisterial: this book is in all ways the product of a master theologian working at the top of his game.?Charles T. Mathewes, University of Virginia ?Mark McIntosh has earned a justifiable reputation for his deeply passionate and highly literate books on Christian theology. This work adds further proof that his excellent reputation is warranted. I can think of no better guide for anyone interested in how theologians go about their task as well as why that task is both a rigorous intellectual discipline and a liberating adventure of the heart.?Lawrence S. Cunningham, University of Notre Dame ?With its refreshingly original approach, this book offers an attractive and reliable introduction to newcomers to the subject as well as plenty to provoke old hands.?Fergus Kerr, University of Edinburgh ?To be commended for its refreshing approach and inclusive perspective, and should be a welcome read for theological novices as well as veterans.?Anglican Theological Review

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"Mark McIntosh has earned a justifiable reputation for his deeply passionate and highly literate books on Christian theology. This work adds further proof that his excellent reputation is warranted. I can think of no better guide for anyone interested in how theologians go about their task as well as why that task is both a rigorous intellectual discipline and a liberating adventure of the heart." Lawrence S. Cunningham, University of Notre Dame "McIntosh is recognized by those "in the know" as among the best theologians of our generation. This work introduces him to a broad audience, and is astonishing in its combination of scope, acuity, and accessibility. Students will encounter brief but lucid commentary on Scriptural texts and important creeds, meticulous exegesis of major theologians' central arguments, and incisive analysis of many of those same theologians' major theological works. Teachers of theology will learn as well from the ordering of topics, selection of thinkers, texts, and debates, and the style and mode of presentation of themes. Were students introduced to the study of theology by this book alone for the coming decades, it would be a very good thing indeed." Charles T Mathewes, University of Virginia "With its refreshingly original approach, this book offers an attractive and reliable introduction to newcomers to the subject as well as plenty to provoke old hands." Fergus Kerr, University of Edinburgh

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An innovative textbook offering a complete and dedicated guide to understanding Christian theology Offers a lively exploration of the fundamentals of Christian belief, but also shows how and why these beliefs arose, providing the reader with an understanding of theological reflection which enables them to think theologically themselves Questions how the major thinkers in the Christian tradition and faith communities shaped theology through a wide variety of thoughts and experiences of the world Designed to make the study of theology exciting and interactive; not necessarily requiring a faith commitment but allowing the reader a thinking involvement in the subject.

Details ISBN1405102713 Short Title DIVINE TEACHING Series Blackwell Guides to Theology Language English ISBN-10 1405102713 ISBN-13 9781405102711 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 230 Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Subtitle An Introduction to Christian Theology Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9781405102711 UK Release Date 2007-11-14 NZ Release Date 2007-11-14 US Release Date 2007-11-14 Author Mark A. McIntosh Pages 272 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Publication Date 2007-11-14 Place of Publication Hoboken Alternative 9781405102704 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2007-11-13 Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this

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