Christianity in Evolution - An Exploration

Informationen zum Autor Jack Mahoney is emeritus professor of moral and social theology in the University of London and a former principal of Heythrop College! University of London. He is the author of several books! including The Making of Moral Theology: A Study of the Roman Catholic Tradition. Klappentext Evolution has provided a new understanding of reality! with revolutionary consequences for Christianity. This title explores evolutionary implications affecting other subjects of Christian belief! including the Church! the Eucharist! priesthood! and moral behavior. Zusammenfassung Evolution has provided a new understanding of reality! with revolutionary consequences for Christianity. This title explores evolutionary implications affecting other subjects of Christian belief! including the Church! the Eucharist! priesthood! and moral behavior. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction1. Accepting EvolutionCatholic Responses to EvolutionEvolution and Christian EthicsOther Theological Responses to EvolutionTheological Implications of Evolution 2. Evolution! Altruism! and the Image of GodUnderstanding the Image of GodThe Evolutionary Challenge of AltruismImaging the Divine AltruismA Theology of Altruism 3. The Evolutionary Achievement of JesusSaving Humanity from DeathDispensing with Original SinFinding a New ExplanationBaffling Death 4. Incarnation without the FallWhat if Adam Had Not Sinned?Christ as Lord of Creation "For Our Salvation" What Kind of God?A Poor Alternative 5. Seeking a New ParadigmProcess Theology and Kenotic Theology Accepting the UnavoidableMoral Evils and Human Freedom6. The Church and the Eucharist in EvolutionWho Shall Be Saved?The Evolving Church"Through Christ Our Lord"The Eucharist in Evolution The Evolutionary Community 7. Theology in EvolutionEvolutionary Impact on Other Traditional BeliefsEvolutionary Ethics"Development of Doctrine"?Demythologizing DeathSaving Sacrifice?Straining FaithSumming Up BibliographyIndexes ...

Product details

• Authors: Jack Mahoney, John Mahoney
• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.2011
• EAN: 9781589017696
• ISBN: 978-1-58901-769-6
• No. of pages: 176
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology