In this approach to understanding the meaning of Christ in the present world the noted process theologian examines in depth two factors of modern experience which have obscured that meaning -- the "profane" consciousness of many people today and the wide acceptance of pluralism. The author then presents Christ as the image of a creative transformation that can lead to a deepening of Christian e…
The task of christology is twofold: from within the Christian faith, to demonstrate the intrinsic basis and justification for the claim to Jesus' absolute uniqueness; and from without, to demonstrate the relevance of such a claim for the contemporary understanding of reality and truth, particularly in religious terms for the understanding of God's universal salvific will. These are the question…
On February 9-10, 1996, six internationally known Jesus scholars participated in the first national symposium to commemorate the 2000th anniversary of the birth of Jesus. Talking about the historical, religious, and cultural significance of Jesus, these scholars drew mass media attention and inspired a phenomenally successful follow-up discussion group on the Internet. Jesus at 2000 makes the s…
In this book the great New Testament scholar provides a strictly historical presentation of the teachings of Jesus in the setting of the thought of his own time.