Fourth volume in bloesch s critically acclaimed christian foundations systematic theology. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out. In this third volume of his christian foundations series, bloesch, professor of theology at dubuque theological seminary and one of the most sensitive and articulate evangelical interpreters of christ. This final volume in bloesch s christian foundations is a worthy end of a worthwhile journey through the 7 volumes. Wishing to defend the orthodox evangelical faith from its friends as well as its enemies, bloesch provocatively argues against both evangelical rationalism and liberal experientialism. Aug 27, 2010 donald bloesch, an american theologian and an ordained minister in the united church of christ, died on tuesday, august 24, 2010. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. He forthrightly takes up the most controversial of issues ranging from matters of church authority, the sacraments and worship to the churchs place in the plan of salvation, the church and the kingdom of heaven, and church reunion. The fruit of a lifetime of study and devotion, this book masterfully interweaves biblical study, historical overviews and reflection on contemporary developments and issues to shed light on faith in god, the holy spirit. Donald bloesch is professor of systematic theology emeritus at dubuque. Donald bloesch is professor of systematic theology emeritus at dubuque iowa theological seminary. Voted one of christianity todays 1998 books of the year. Dec 20, 2010 i first came to bloesch via the christian foundations series, and god really used it in my life as i tried to maintain my faith during a period of questioning and growing pains. Evangelical in spirit, ecumenical in breadth and biblical in depth.
The publication of the first two volumes of donald bloeschs christian foundations series represents a signal advance in the maturation of evangelical theological scholarship. Resurrection, judgment, glory christian foundations bloesch, donald g. I first came to bloesch via the christian foundations series, and god really used it in my life as i tried to maintain my faith during a period of questioning and growing pains. Bloesch contributes significantly to late modern evangelical theology, exploring what an ancient faith has to say to perplexing new times. For more than 40 years, he published scholarly yet accessible works that generally defend traditional protestant beliefs and practices while seeking to remain in the mainstream of modern protestant theological thought. Resurrection, judgment, glory christian foundations.
Jan 01, 2012 donald bloesch 19282010 was a professor of theology at the university of dubuque theological seminary from 1957 until 1992. Reflections on the nature and purpose of the church. His major works the sevenvolume christian foundations series intervarsity and a twopart systematic theology, essentials of evangelical theology hendricksonare known to be accessible and scholarly. Donald george bloesch 19282010 was an american evangelical theologian.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Donald bloesch in his christian foundations series. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. When completed, bloeschs sevenvolume magnum opus will constitute the most substantial theological contribution of any american evangelical since carl henrys magisterial god, revelation and authority. Power, wisdom, holiness, love christian foundations. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Sacraments, worship, ministry, mission christian foundations 9780830814169 by bloesch, donald g. Bloesch is something of a neoevangelical or postfundamentalist theologian in the reformed tradition. Bloesch, including the struggle of prayer, and essentials of evangelical theology volume 1, and more on.
Ultimately, bloeschs favorite name for his kind of theology was the one he gave to the first volume of christian foundations. Power, wisdom, holiness, love 9780830827534 by donald g. Although this series is billed as a systematic theology, it is a somewhat unusual series of works. But what is lacking, he argues, is a strong affirmation of the holiness and almightiness of god. The neoorthodoxy of donald bloesch the trinity foundation. This is the 3rd book in bloeschs christian foundations series, and i am embarking on my second read of these volumes quite some time after the first. His survey of approaches to the holy spirit taken throughout church history, in. Bloeschs sevenvolume series is a comprehensive, systematic theology for the twentyfirst century. Bloesch sets out the pivotal evangelical doctrines of the bibles revelation, inspiration and interpretation. Does this not attribute error to jesus christ as well as to the authors of scripture.
The fruit of a lifetime of study and devotion, this work masterfully interweaves biblical study, historical overviews, and reflection on contemporary developments and issues to shed light on faith in god the holy spirit. He did postdoctoral work at the universities of oxford, tubingen, and basel. He has done postdoctoral work at the universities of oxford, tubingen and basel and has written numerous books including faith and its counterfeits, and the christian foundations series, of which this volume is a part. Throughout the christian foundations series bloesch offers a fresh, biblical response to the trends. The christian foundations collection brings together all seven volumes of donald g. Bloeschs sevenvolume series is a comprehensive, systematic. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite.
Reviews and ratings of biblical, theological, and practical christian works. This is the sixth volume of the projected seven volume series by prof. I thoroughly enjoyed this volume, and especially liked the author was willing to not only tackle different eschatological views such as the various millennium views which were very well handled but also delve into heaven, hell, purgatory, resurrection of the dead, interim. In this volume, the author manages to cover quite a bit about god given the book is only just over 300 pages including indexes. Bloesch has 41 books on goodreads with 1223 ratings. This comprehensive, systematic theology for the twentyfirst century contributes significantly to late modern evangelical theology while exploring what an ancient faith has to say to perplexing new times. He is also a past president of the midwest division of the american theological society. He taught theology at the university of dubuque theological seminary in iowa from 1957 until his retirement in 1992, and is best known for his sevenvolume magnum opus, the christian foundations series intervarsity press, 19922004. Bloesch seems to be orthodox in much of his theology.
Fourth volume in bloeschs critically acclaimed christian foundations systematic theology. Donald bloesch 19282010 was a professor of theology at the university of dubuque theological seminary from 1957 until 1992. Bloesch paperback, 336 pages, published 2006 by intervarsity press isbn. A theology of word and spirit authority and method in theology christian foundations christian foundations by donald g. From within a biblical framework, he explores issues such as baptism, conversion, assurance, spiritual gifts, sanctification, christian experience and the gender of the holy spirit. In this encyclopedic volume donald bloesch brings breadth of learning and careful analysis to the works and gifts of the holy spirit.
Bloesch explores with clarity and balance the contours of ecclesiology. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. This final volume in bloeschs christian foundations is a worthy end of a worthwhile journey through the 7 volumes. Most gracious heavenly father, we thank thee a prayer in in essentials unity. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Probes the issues underlying the current debate over jesus identity and mission. With his customary encyclopedic reach and epigrammatic style, donald bloesch turns his attention to the hotly disputed, yet absolutely crucial, subject of the person. With his customary encyclopedic reach and epigrammatic style, donald bloesch turns his attention to the hotly disputed, yet absolutely crucial, subject of the person and work of jesus christ. He has written a number of theological books, among which is a two volume work on systematic theology, essentials of evangelical theology. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods.
Few books on systematic theology leave the reader at the end, hungering for more, but this is an exception. Striving to defend the orthodox evangelical faith from its friends as well as its enemies, he provocatively argues against both evangelical rationalism and liberal experientialism. Sacraments, worship, ministry, mission downers grove. The christian foundations sevenvolume series is a comprehensive, systematic theology for the twentyfirst century. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. This is the 5th volume in bloeschs christian foundation and this time he delves into the holy spirit. The late donald bloesch did not allocate one of the seven volumes of his christian foundations series to soteriology, so there is no single book to turn to in order to examine his doctrine of salvation. Christian foundations will be of great help to all who want to hold to orthodoxy and honestly engage contemporary thought.
Works gifts christian foundations 0830827552 by bloesch, donald g. So in this volume, which he considers the most important in his christian foundations series, bloesch offers cogent criticisms and corrective insights on both classical and recently advanced views of god. Donald bloesch, characterizing himself a progressive evangelical or ecumenical. Earlier in his career, he did write entire books on the subject. Sacraments, worship, ministry, mission christian foundations by bloesch, donald g. Voted one of christianity todays 1995 books of the year.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Bloesch contributes significantly to late modern evangelical theology. Bloesch endeavors to present a viable alternative to legalistic ethics on the one hand and situational and relativistic ethics on the other, to arouse the wider christian community in general and the evangelical community in particular to explore anew the theological foundations for both personal holiness and social justice. The neoorthodoxy of donald bloesch trinity foundation. In this third volume of his christian foundations series, bloesch, professor of theology at dubuque theological seminary and one of the most sensitive and articulate evangelical interpreters of christian. He has done postdoctoral work at the universities of oxford, tubingen and basel and has written numerous books. This is a book which gives him the chance to draw on many of his distinctive theological themes, especially word and spirit. He has written a number of theological books, among which is a two volume work. He has written numerous books, including essentials of evangelical theology, the future of evangelical christianity, the struggle of prayer and freedom for obedience. Paradoxically, however, this is not the case at theologys starting point. Donald bloesch, an american theologian and an ordained minister in the united church of christ, died on tuesday, august 24, 2010.
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