Title: Jesus christ for contemporary life : his person, work, and relationships /
Authors: Schweitzer, Don, 1958-
Publisher: Cascade Books,
Year: 2012
Subjects: Jesus Christ Significance.; Jesus Christ Person and offices.; Jesus Christ Influence.; Jesus Christ History of doctrines.
Abstract: Jesus Christ for Contemporary Life is an understanding of Jesus as the Word of God, grounded in what can be known historically of Jesus and informed by subsequent reflection upon him, which hopes to help shape a Christian identity characterized by "bounded openness." Don Schweitzer moves from the historical Jesus to the present in three parts. In the first part Schweitzer develops an understanding of Jesus as the Word of God, who became incarnate to give the goodness and beauty of God further expression in time and space. Second, he explores how various atonement theories articulate ways in which Jesus empowers people to further express this beauty and goodness in their own lives. And finally, Schweitzer explores how Jesus relates to people in the church, to the events and movements in history, to other religions, and to Christians in their dialogue with God in prayer.
Contents: pt. 1. Jesus person. Introduction -- The historical Jesus : his message and person -- Jesus' resurrection -- From tisen Christ to second person of the Trinity -- Jesus Christ : the Word of God -- pt. 2. Jesus' work. The way of Jesus. Introduction -- The way of Jesus -- Jesus' moral influence and its saving significance -- Jesus as a source of ultimate hope -- Jesus as the basis for reconciliation -- pt. 3. Jesus' relationships. Introduction -- The sociality of Jesus Christ -- Jesus Christ aas the center of history -- Jesus Christ and other religions -- Jesus Christ and Christian prayer.