Kärkkäinen, Veli-Matti.

Creation and humanity / Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen. - 1 online resource (xix, 554 pages) - A constructive Christian theology for the pluralistic world ; volume 3 . - Constructive Christian theology for the pluralistic world ; v. 3. .

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction: In search of a new methodological vision for constructive theology -- A new vision for the Christian theology of creation -- Theology of creation in the matrix of sciences, religions, and naturalisms -- Nature as creation: a theological interpretation -- A Trinitarian theology of creation -- Nature and cosmology in religions' imagination -- Creation in evolution: an evolving cosmos and emerging life -- The Trinitarian form of continuing creation and divine action -- The suffering and flourishing of nature -- Introduction: humanity in a radically changed context -- An evolving humanity: uniqueness and dignity in scientific perspective -- Humanity as the image of God: a theological account -- "Multidimensional monism": the nature of human nature -- Freedom and determinism-divine and human -- Humanity and human nature in religions' teachings -- The misery of humanity -- Human flourishing in theological perspective -- Epilogue: Continuing a hospitable dialogical conversation in "global" theology.

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Creation.
Creationism.
Theological anthropology--Christianity.
Creation.
Creationism.
Theological anthropology--Christianity.
Schöpfungslehre.
Theologische Anthropologie.
RELIGION / Christian Theology / General


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