New directions in eschatology: The Day of the Lord in time and space
This paper draws attention to a substantial gap in the new Christian eschatology pioneered by Bishop Tom Wright and supported by many other theologians, some with solid scientific credentials. This eschatology sees a substantial degree of continuity between the present earth and a future earth-heave...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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[2016]
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Theology
Year: 2016, Volume: 119, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-10 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CF Christianity and Science NBD Doctrine of Creation NBF Christology NBQ Eschatology |
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Volltext (Publisher) Volltext (doi) |
| Summary: | This paper draws attention to a substantial gap in the new Christian eschatology pioneered by Bishop Tom Wright and supported by many other theologians, some with solid scientific credentials. This eschatology sees a substantial degree of continuity between the present earth and a future earth-heaven to be inaugurated by the parousia of Jesus Christ. Lacking is a clear exploration of Christian expectations for the future of human and terrestrial history. This is a matter of urgent apologetic and pastoral concern. |
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| ISSN: | 2044-2696 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0040571X15603043 |
