Trinity and participation: a brief introduction to the theology of Paul S. Fiddes

This article is a personal introduction to the theology of Paul Fiddes. Its focus is on his understanding of the doctrine of the Trinity with his emphasis on relating and participating. Although Fiddes draws careful distinctions between the language of God and creation, aseity, the fundamental relat...

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Main Author: Haymes, Brian 1940- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: [2017]
In: Perspectives in religious studies
Year: 2017, Volume: 44, Issue: 1, Pages: 7-18
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Fiddes, Paul S. 1947- / Trinity / Participation
IxTheo Classification:KDG Free church
NBC Doctrine of God
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Summary:This article is a personal introduction to the theology of Paul Fiddes. Its focus is on his understanding of the doctrine of the Trinity with his emphasis on relating and participating. Although Fiddes draws careful distinctions between the language of God and creation, aseity, the fundamental relationships are recognized. Trinity speaks of the essential movement of love in God in which humankind is called to participate. Reference is made to the influence of Barth and Whitehead. The consequent implications of relating and participating for pastoral theology are drawn out with reference to his understanding of prayer
ISSN:0093-531X
Reference:Kritik in "Covenant and Participation (2017)"
Contains:Enthalten in: Perspectives in religious studies