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How do Christian beliefs and practices interrelate? What is the nature and task of theology? These questions have reemerged in the contemporary discussion with new vigor. In this book, Reinhard Hutter explores the link between Christian theory and action, rigorously arguing for a renewed understanding of theology as a distinct church practice. Using "pathos" - "suffering" God's saving activity - as a powerful theological motif, Hutter offers fresh insight into the relationships between the Holy Spirit and the church, doctrine and theology, and beliefs and practices. In addition, Hutter shows how reclaiming "pathos" as a central motif for theology challenges modern and postmodern views focused on human identity, agency, and creativity as definitive of theology's nature and task. Throughout, Hutter remains acutely aware of recent trends in theological discourse, and develops his argument in conversation with leading contemporary thinkers from North America and Europe. His constructive work promises to reclaim theology's crucial role in the life and mission of the church.

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Book category Books in English Humanities Religion & beliefs Christianity

• Full title: Suffering Divine Things
• Subtitle: Theology as Church Practice
• Author: Reinhard Hutter, Doug Stott
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336
• EAN: 9780802846884
• ISBN: 0802846882
• ID: 04712683
• Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
• Weight: 492 g
• Dimensions: 233 × 156 × 18 mm
• Date of publishing: 17. November 1999

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