Towards a Theology of Relationship: Emil Brunner's Truth as Encounter in Light o

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We live in an era in which relations are considered to be of the utmost importance in almost every field of science and society. For theology, however, this is nothing new. Having a personal relationship with God is a common Christian expression, and while this notion of relationship with God usually lacks a clear definition and its explication is often deeply flawed, this book argues nevertheless for the centrality of a theology of relationship. By reintroducing Emil Brunner as a relational theologian, based on his seminal work Truth as Encounter, it is boldly proposed that relationship must be the prime leitmotif for the whole of theology. Furthermore, the relationship analogy is investigated in light of contemporary relationship science: is it accurate to speak of a relationship with God? Berra argues that God-human interaction is indeed categorically a relationship and existentially intended to be intimate. Consequently, this relationship needs to be the theological leitmotif leading to a theology of relationship.

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Michael Berra is a pastor-theologian currently serving at a large church (Prisma) in Switzerland and leading its school of ministry. He was previously the national youth director of the Evangelical Free Churches in Switzerland.

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"The great Emil Brunner is mentioned today often only in discussion as an anecdote or side tangent. Yet his theology of relationship is powerful, complex, and more relevant today than ever. Michael Berra reintroduces Brunner and the category of relationship as theology's leitmotif, while critically assessing relationality in light of contemporary research. Using analogical reasoning, Berra provides a theological framework of relational depth and breadth. This book was a joy to read!"--Thomas Jay Oord, author of Pluriform Love"Discursive theology needs a philosophy that translates the biblical witness convincingly and boldly. How do we understand God and the world? Twentieth-century systematic theology responds with a relational ontology. From this, Michael Berra goes further and deeper. Drawing on Emil Brunner's groundbreaking 'theology of relationship, ' he points to ways of reconstructing our habits of thought. It is worthwhile to follow him there."--Ralph Kunz, University of Zürich"Christian theology, at its best, is a dynamic endeavor that attends to a rich heritage and responds to the contemporary context. This volume contributes well to that task. With precision and confidence, Berra juxtaposes Christian doctrine and relationship science to argue for a singular theme around which all of theology should turn: relationship. Readers will benefit from his careful analysis of Brunner's work and its enduring relevance for Christian thinking and living today."--Cynthia Bennett Brown, author of Believing Thinking, Bounded Theology: The Theological Methodology of Emil Brunner

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"The great Emil Brunner is mentioned today often only in discussion as an anecdote or side tangent. Yet his theology of relationship is powerful, complex, and more relevant today than ever. Michael Berra reintroduces Brunner and the category of relationship as theology's leitmotif, while critically assessing relationality in light of contemporary research. Using analogical reasoning, Berra provides a theological framework of relational depth and breadth. This book was a joy to read!" --Thomas Jay Oord, author of Pluriform Love "Discursive theology needs a philosophy that translates the biblical witness convincingly and boldly. How do we understand God and the world? Twentieth-century systematic theology responds with a relational ontology. From this, Michael Berra goes further and deeper. Drawing on Emil Brunner's groundbreaking 'theology of relationship,' he points to ways of reconstructing our habits of thought. It is worthwhile to follow him there." --Ralph Kunz, University of Z

Details ISBN1666737658 Author Michael Berra Short Title Towards a Theology of Relationship Pages 266 Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1666737658 ISBN-13 9781666737653 Format Paperback Publication Date 2022-08-11 Imprint Pickwick Publications Publisher Pickwick Publications Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-08-11 NZ Release Date 2022-08-11 US Release Date 2022-08-11 UK Release Date 2022-08-11 Subtitle Emil Brunner's Truth as Encounter in Light of Relationship Science DEWEY 230.092 Audience General Illustrations Illustrations We've got this

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