Hell's Destruction: An Exploration of Christ S Descent to the Dead

ISBN-13: 9781138267084 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 242 str.

Catherine Ella Laufer

Opis

This book explores various interpretations of the doctrine of Christ's descent to the dead, both within particular historical contexts and within contemporary theology. Drawing on a treasure trove of writings from the western theological tradition, including Luther, Calvin, Maurice, Balthasar, Moltmann and others, and attending to historical, theological, exegetical, philosophical and pastoral issues, this book explores an often-ignored doctrine which lies at the core of Christian life, death and faith.

Recenzje

'In this wide-ranging, carefully argued and perceptive book, Dr Laufer has filled an important gap in Christian theology by showing that the sidelined question of Jesus’ descent to the dead has an intellectual depth and pastoral richness which leaves us the poorer for our ignorance.' Focus 'Catherine Ella Laufer's Hell's Destruction surveys the various "interpretations of the doctrine of Christ's descent to the dead from the early Church to the present". She aims to locate the "doctrine's place within Christology, both within particular historical contexts and with contemporary theology". She hits the mark on both counts.' Worship ’I commend Laufer for renewing the question of Christ’s descent into hell within contemporary theological dialogue. She makes a convincing case that it is an important issue, deserving greater attention. She has thoughtfully initiated many contemporary conversations related to the descensus clause while showing that more work needs to be done.’ PNEUMA

Spis treści

Introduction; Chapter 1 Reflections of the Early Church; Chapter 2 The Credal Clause; Chapter 3 The Medieval Period; Chapter 4 The Descensus Clause in Reformation Debates; Chapter 5 The Injustice of Hell; Chapter 6 The State of Eternity; Chapter 7 Theodicy, Trinity and the Descent; Chapter 8 Hell’s Destruction; Chapter 9 Incarnate Unto Death; Chapter 10 Easter Tuesday;

O autorze

Catherine Laufer is an Anglican priest and an adjunct lecturer in theology at Charles Sturt University, Australia, teaching at St Francis College in Brisbane. Prior to her ordination in 2000, Cathy worked as a psychologist and lectured in psychology at Australian Catholic University, Melbourne. She is vicar of Holy Spirit Anglican Church, in Coolum Beach, Queensland.