Evoking Lament: A Theological Discussion - Rilegato

Harasta, Eva; Brock, Brian

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ISBN 10: 0567033899 ISBN 13: 9780567033895

Casa editrice: Bloomsbury T & T Clark, 2009

Riassunto

Harasta and Brock show that a robust concept and practice of lament is an appropriate response to questions of evil and suffering.

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Recensione:

'The lament as a form of prayer is the subject of much biblical interpretation as well as discussion about its role in the prayer life of individuals and congregations. Evoking Lament is a significant step forward as it brings systematic theology into the conversation and uncovers both problems and possibilities with the church's appropriation of lament. There is no single perspective in view, but the cultural and personal dimensions of lament as Christian prayer are subjected to various theological illuminations and the issues of suffering and theodicy, inherent in the very phenomenon of lament, are dealt with in profound and engaging ways. All the essays are provocative and informative, showing once again how much theological voices have to contribute to hearing the Scriptures more clearly and more deeply.' - Patrick D. Miller, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ, USA.

'What is lament? What are its effects in personal and in public life? How does it shape piety and its relation to God? In this book, an international and interdisciplinary group of twelve young scholars deals with these questions. They focus on aspects such as lament as a response to pain - and as a response to evil; lament of the helpless - and of the guilty; lament of justice - and of love; lament as a radical form of the question of theodicy - and as an indirect doxology; lament for our sakes - and for God's sake. The tensions addressed here lead to provocative insights and promise an illuminating reading.' - Michael Welker, Faculty of Theology Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany Â

'This volume demonstrates convincingly that lament merits a central place in Christian theology and worship. The various essays explore how lament is related to despair and hope, to guilt, trust, and praise, and also to the perennial and deeply biblical problem of theodicy. Such a nuanced and multi-faceted theological understanding is essential for the responsible Christian practice of lament.' - Ellen F. Davis, Duke Divinity School, Durham, NC, USA

L'autore:

Dr Eva Harasta is Research Assistant in Systematic Theology and Contemporary Theological Issues at the University of Bamberg, Germany. Brian Brock is a Lecturer in Moral and Practical Theology at the University of Aberdeen, UK.

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• Editore: Bloomsbury T & T Clark
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0567033899
• ISBN 13: 9780567033895
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 228