Jesus Christ for Contemporary Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781556351075)

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." In Jesus Christ for Contemporary Life, Don Schweitzer explores the significance of the person, work, and relationships of Jesus Christ for contemporary life. He 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.

Author: Don Schweitzer
ISBN-10: 1556351070
ISBN-13: 9781556351075
Publisher: Cascade Books
Language: English
Published: 02/13/2012
Pages: 318
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.80d