Exploring theological paradoxes
"This book focuses on the question of theological paradox, exploring what it means and its place in theological method from a Christian perspective. Just as paradoxes are unavoidable in logic and mathematics, paradoxes are inevitable in religious and theological discourses. The chapters in this...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Electronic/Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Subito Delivery Service: | Order now. |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
| Published: |
London New York
Routledge
2023
|
| In: | Year: 2023 |
| Series/Journal: | Routledge new critical thinking in religion, theology and biblical studies
|
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Paradox
/ Theology
|
| IxTheo Classification: | FA Theology |
| Further subjects: | B
Theology
B Paradox Religious aspects Christianity B Paradox Religious aspects |
| Online Access: |
Table of Contents Blurb Volltext (doi) |
| Summary: | "This book focuses on the question of theological paradox, exploring what it means and its place in theological method from a Christian perspective. Just as paradoxes are unavoidable in logic and mathematics, paradoxes are inevitable in religious and theological discourses. The chapters in this volume examine a number of cases, including the 'Red Heifer paradox', the 'liar paradox', and the 'paradox of omnipotence', and attention is given to Christian doctrines such as the Trinity and the Incarnation. Arguing for a renewed understanding and appreciation of the role of paradox, this study will be of interest to scholars of theology and the philosophy of religion"-- |
|---|---|
| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1032274387 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.4324/9781003299820 |