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Zusatztext Sometimes the thought of a major theologian needs to be distilled by an expert if it is to be appreciated by future generations – and all the more so when the reader is confronted with a variety of works, whose contexts may no longer be understood, and does not know where to begin. Fortunately, David Nelson has provided just what is needed with respect to Eberhard Jüngel – a reliable guidebook to one of the major theologians of the twentieth century. Informationen zum Autor R. David Nelson is the author and editor of several books, including The Interruptive Word and Indicative of Grace—Imperative of Freedom . He is editor of Lutheran Forum. Klappentext This volume offers an up-to-date introduction to Eberhard Jüngel's intellectual formation, publications and influence. Jüngel is one of the most original and influential Protestant theologians to emerge after Karl Barth, and his theology has received fresh interest of late from systematic theologians, biblical scholars and historians of modern Christian thought. R. David Nelson guides the reader through the figures, movements and conceptual developments in the background of Jüngel's thought. By introducing Jüngel's four major monographs and eleven of his key essays, Nelson is able to assess a number of themes prominent in Jüngel's theology, and to summarize the achievements, challenges, and prospects of his theological contribution. This comprehensive introduction will help the inquisitive student to engage with Jüngel's thought. Vorwort An upper-level introduction to one of the most influential Protestant theologians of the 20th century. Zusammenfassung This volume offers an up-to-date introduction to Eberhard Jüngel's intellectual formation, publications and influence. Jüngel is one of the most original and influential Protestant theologians to emerge after Karl Barth, and his theology has received fresh interest of late from systematic theologians, biblical scholars and historians of modern Christian thought. R. David Nelson guides the reader through the figures, movements and conceptual developments in the background of Jüngel's thought. By introducing Jüngel’s four major monographs and eleven of his key essays, Nelson is able to assess a number of themes prominent in Jüngel's theology, and to summarize the achievements, challenges, and prospects of his theological contribution. This comprehensive introduction will help the inquisitive student to engage with Jüngel's thought. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations 1. Introduction 2. Jüngel’s Intellectual and Theological Formation 3. Reading Jüngel I—The Four Major Monographs 4. Reading Jüngel II—Eleven Essential Theological Essays Conclusion: Jüngel’s Theology—Achievements, Challenges, and Prospects Notes Selected Bibliography Author and Subject Indexes ...
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R. David Nelson is director of Baylor University Press, USA
