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Guides for the Perplexed Ser.: Church: a Guide for the Perplexed by David E. Wilhite and Matt Jenson (2010, Uk-Trade Paper)

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PublisherBloomsbury Academic & Professional

ISBN-100567033376

ISBN-139780567033376

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Number of Pages264 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameChurch: a Guide for the Perplexed

Publication Year2010

SubjectChristian Theology / Systematic, Christian Theology / Ecclesiology

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaReligion

AuthorDavid E. Wilhite, Matt Jenson

SeriesGuides for the Perplexed Ser.

FormatUk-Trade Paper

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Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight10.9 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

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Reviews'This is simply a great introduction to the theology of the church, ecclesiology, that is neither an attempt to justify a particular conception of the church, nor narrow in its concerns.', NormalfalsefalsefalseMicrosoftInternetExplorer4 'The Church is indeed a guide - for both theperplexed and the apoplexed. Jenson and Wilhite offer an important theologicaltonic to those for whom "church" connotes scandal or abuse rather than goodnews and reconciliation. Writing from their own free church traditions but forthe whole church, they provide a non-partisan overview of the doctrine of thechurch that is clear but never simplistic. They include several well-judgedexcurses on particularly important matters (e.g., the question of Jesus'founding the church, the development of the episcopacy, women's ordination, andthe emerging church). Their main burden, however, is to weave a positiveaccount of the nature, function, and origin of the church as the means by whichthe triune God asserts and advances the kingdom that arrived in Jesus. Thiswonderful collaboration provides further evidence that "wherever two or threeare gathered in Christ's name," Christ is indeed in their midst.' - Kevin J. Vanhoozer, BlanchardProfessor of Theology, WheatonCollege Graduate School,USA., 'An important book. The subtitle calls for a thorough survey of the material. This Matt Jenson and David Wilhite ably provide...with such creativity and depth of analysis that the book could easily stand on its own outside this series.', Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 'Thisis an excellent and much-needed introduction to ecclesiology. The book is wide-ranging, engaging the mostimportant classical sources and some of the most interesting contemporarytheological voices. The authors considerancient controversies and new movements like the Emerging Church, always steeringa steady course between ecclesiological sloth and ecclesiological pride. This book is a model for how generous andcritical theological conversation should be conducted.' - William T. Cavanaugh,Senior Research Fellow, Center for World Catholicism and InterculturalTheology, and Professor of Catholic Studies, DePaul University, USA., NormalfalsefalsefalseMicrosoftInternetExplorer4 'Thisis an excellent and much-needed introduction to ecclesiology. The book is wide-ranging, engaging the mostimportant classical sources and some of the most interesting contemporarytheological voices. The authors considerancient controversies and new movements like the Emerging Church, always steeringa steady course between ecclesiological sloth and ecclesiological pride. This book is a model for how generous andcritical theological conversation should be conducted.' - William T. Cavanaugh,Senior Research Fellow, Center for World Catholicism and InterculturalTheology, and Professor of Catholic Studies, DePaul University, USA., Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 'The Church is indeed a guide - for both theperplexed and the apoplexed. Jenson and Wilhite offer an important theologicaltonic to those for whom "church" connotes scandal or abuse rather than goodnews and reconciliation. Writing from their own free church traditions but forthe whole church, they provide a non-partisan overview of the doctrine of thechurch that is clear but never simplistic. They include several well-judgedexcurses on particularly important matters (e.g., the question of Jesus'founding the church, the development of the episcopacy, women's ordination, andthe emerging church). Their main burden, however, is to weave a positiveaccount of the nature, function, and origin of the church as the means by whichthe triune God asserts and advances the kingdom that arrived in Jesus. Thiswonderful collaboration provides further evidence that "wherever two or threeare gathered in Christ's name," Christ is indeed in their midst.' - Kevin J. Vanhoozer, BlanchardProfessor of Theology, Wheaton College Graduate School,USA.

Edition DescriptionDigital original

Table Of ContentIntroduction Ascension and Ecclesia 1. Models 2. Marks Pentecost and Ecclesia 3. Mediation 4. Mission Parousia and Ecclesia Notes Bibliography Author Index Scripture Index

SynopsisAn upper-level introduction to the Christian doctrine of the Church. This book is a rigorous comprehensive introduction to the doctrine of the Church by taking the tack of walking readers through the internal logic of ecclesiology. Rather than simply offering a compendium of perspectives on each issue that arises, the authors seek to teach and model thinking theologically, with the grain of scripture and ecclesial reflection, about the Church. The chapters are peppered with two to three excurses per chapter which consider a particularly pertinent issue that arises from the doctrine's development (e.g. the move from Jesus to the Church, schism and the rise of denominations, sacramental mediation) or contemporary concerns (e.g. the question of other religions, contemporary ecumenical questions, the emerging church). While the overall tone and content of the book articulate and invite discussion on the problematics of ecclesiology, these excurses will provide ample opportunity to examine and (where appropriate) untangle ecclesiological knots. Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers, and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging - or indeed downright bewildering. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.

LC Classification NumberBV600.3