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Theology and the Globalized Present

Feasting in the Future of God

by John C. McDowell ...

Series series Dispatches
Theology and the Globalized Present focuses on the world's future in God and God's creativeness. In response to a globalized economy that reconfigures time to the detriment of human flourishing, McDowell presents a re-imagined theological vision of eschatological memory and Eucharistic performance. This entails not so much a dreaming of a different world as a dreaming of this world differently. ... Read more

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Theology and the Globalized Present focuses on the world's future in God and God's creativeness. In response to a globalized economy that reconfigures time to the detriment of human flourishing, McDowell presents a re-imagined theological vision of eschatological memory and Eucharistic performance. This entails not so much a dreaming of a different world as a dreaming of this world differently.
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Election, Barth, and the French Connection, 2nd Edition

How Pierre Maury Gave a “Decisive Impetus” to Karl Barth’s Doctrine of Election

by Pierre Maury, John C. McDowell ...

Karl Barth’s famous account of the doctrine of election in his mammoth Dogmatics has been described as the heart of his theology—a great hymn to the grace of God in Christ. Discover the person who initially stimulated Barth’s mammoth reworking of the “classical” view of the doctrine—pastor/theologian Pierre Maury (1890–1956). Their close friendship and especially a seminal paper Maury gave in 1936 ... Read more

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Karl Barth’s famous account of the doctrine of election in his mammoth Dogmatics has been described as the heart of his theology—a great hymn to the grace of God in Christ. Discover the person who initially stimulated Barth’s mammoth reworking of the “classical” view of the doctrine—pastor/theologian Pierre Maury (1890–1956). Their close friendship and especially a seminal paper Maury gave in 1936
... Read more
Eschatology

by John C. McDowell, Scott A. Kirkland ...

Series series Guides to Theology (GT)
This short textbook, the latest volume in the Guides to Theology series, surveys key themes and aspects of Christian hope by tracing eschatological ideas as they have developed from Scripture throughout the history of theology.John McDowell and Scott Kirkland present a series of lenses on understanding eschatological statements, or the content of Christian hope. They have structured their book ... Read more

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This short textbook, the latest volume in the Guides to Theology series, surveys key themes and aspects of Christian hope by tracing eschatological ideas as they have developed from Scripture throughout the history of theology.John McDowell and Scott Kirkland present a series of lenses on understanding eschatological statements, or the content of Christian hope. They have structured their book
... Read more
Correlating Sobornost

Conversations between Karl Barth and the Russian Orthodox Tradition

Edited by Ashley John Moyse, Scott A. Kirkland, John C. McDowell ...

The diaspora of scholars exiled from Russia in 1922 offered something vital for both Russian Orthodoxy and for ecumenical dialogue. Under new conditions, liberated from scholastic academic discourse, and living and writing in new languages, the scholars set out to reinterpret their traditions and to introduce Russian Orthodoxy to the West. Yet, relatively few have considered the works of these ... Read more

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The diaspora of scholars exiled from Russia in 1922 offered something vital for both Russian Orthodoxy and for ecumenical dialogue. Under new conditions, liberated from scholastic academic discourse, and living and writing in new languages, the scholars set out to reinterpret their traditions and to introduce Russian Orthodoxy to the West. Yet, relatively few have considered the works of these
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The Good Work of Non-Christians, Empowerment, and the New Creation

The Efficacy of the Holy Spirit’s Empowering for Ordinary Work

by Stuart C. Weir ...

Have you ever considered the ultimate purposes and consequences of good work performed by non-Christians? Have you ever theologically considered the work of non-Christians at all? Is it possible that God would ever give credence to, let alone honor the work of, non-Christians in an ultimate sense? Are you frustrated by theologies of work that are entirely protological in orientation? How do we ... Read more

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Have you ever considered the ultimate purposes and consequences of good work performed by non-Christians? Have you ever theologically considered the work of non-Christians at all? Is it possible that God would ever give credence to, let alone honor the work of, non-Christians in an ultimate sense? Are you frustrated by theologies of work that are entirely protological in orientation? How do we
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Kenotic Ecclesiology

Select Writings of Donald M. MacKinnon

Edited by John C. McDowell, Scott A. Kirkland ...

Donald M. MacKinnon has been one of the most important and influential of the post-World War British theologians, significantly impacting the development and subsequent work of the likes of Rowan Williams, Nicholas Lash and John Milbank, among many other notable theologians. A younger generation largely emerging from Cambridge, but with influence elsewhere, has more recently brought MacKinnon’s ... Read more

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Donald M. MacKinnon has been one of the most important and influential of the post-World War British theologians, significantly impacting the development and subsequent work of the likes of Rowan Williams, Nicholas Lash and John Milbank, among many other notable theologians. A younger generation largely emerging from Cambridge, but with influence elsewhere, has more recently brought MacKinnon’s
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Theology and Tolkien

Constructive Theology

by Douglas Estes, João Fernando O. Barboza, Bradley K. Broadhead, Devin Brown, Lisa Coutras, Austin M. Freeman, Martina Juricková, John C. McDowell, Alison Milbank, Allan Novaes0, Jeremy M. Rios1, Adam B. Shaeffer2, Beth M. Stovell3, Julie Loveland Swanstrom4, Milton L. Torres5, Charlie Trimm6, Donald T. Williams7 ...

The Lord of the Rings and other works of J.R.R. Tolkien have had a far-reaching impact on culture in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. In print and on film, Tolkien's works seem to be incredible epics, but religious aspects are less obvious. Yet Tolkien himself stated in his letters that the chief conflicts of his epic works were “about God, and His sole right to divine Honour,” ... Read more

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The Lord of the Rings and other works of J.R.R. Tolkien have had a far-reaching impact on culture in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. In print and on film, Tolkien's works seem to be incredible epics, but religious aspects are less obvious. Yet Tolkien himself stated in his letters that the chief conflicts of his epic works were “about God, and His sole right to divine Honour,”
... Read more
Natural Theology

Five Views

by Alister McGrath, Paul Moser, Andrew Pinsent, Charles Taliaferro, John C. McDowell ...

Natural theology is a matter of debate among theologians and Christian philosophers. In this book, top scholars in the fields of theology and Christian philosophy introduce readers to five prevailing views on the topic. Contributors include John C. McDowell, Alister E. McGrath, Paul K. Moser, Fr. Andrew Pinsent, and Charles Taliaferro.The contributors offer constructive approaches from major ... Read more

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Natural theology is a matter of debate among theologians and Christian philosophers. In this book, top scholars in the fields of theology and Christian philosophy introduce readers to five prevailing views on the topic. Contributors include John C. McDowell, Alister E. McGrath, Paul K. Moser, Fr. Andrew Pinsent, and Charles Taliaferro.The contributors offer constructive approaches from major
... Read more
Theology and the DC Universe

by Gabriel Mckee, Roshan Abraham, Matthew J. Dillon, Christopher Heard, Gina Konstantopoulos, Andrew Kuzma, Jana McAuliffe, John C. McDowell, James Newell0, Michael Barnes Norton1, Janelle Peters2, Darian J. Shump3, David A. Skelton4, Danielle Terceiro5, Matthew William Brake6, Gregory Stevenson7 ...

Series series Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture
Superman’s first appearance in Action Comics #1 (1938) proclaimed that the character would “reshape the destiny of the world.” The advent of the first superhero initiated a shared narrative—the DC superhero universe—that has been evolving in depth and complexity for more than 80 years. Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman have become key threads in the tapestry of the American mythos, shaping the ... Read more

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Superman’s first appearance in Action Comics #1 (1938) proclaimed that the character would “reshape the destiny of the world.” The advent of the first superhero initiated a shared narrative—the DC superhero universe—that has been evolving in depth and complexity for more than 80 years. Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman have become key threads in the tapestry of the American mythos, shaping the
... Read more
Theology, Religion, and Dystopia

by Scott Donahue-Martens, Brandon Simonson, Thomas G. Hermans-Webster, Justin F. Martin, C. J. McCrary, David Penn, Amanda L. Pumphrey, Nicholaus B. Pumphrey, Shayna Sheinfeld0, Beáta Gombköto1, John C. McDowell2 ...

Series series Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture
Dystopia, from the Greek dus and topos “bad place,” is a revelatory genre and concept that has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity at the start of the twenty-first century. This book addresses approaches to the study of dystopia from the academic fields of theology and religious studies. Following a co-written chapter where Scott Donahue-Martens and Brandon Simonson argue that dystopia can ... Read more

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Dystopia, from the Greek dus and topos “bad place,” is a revelatory genre and concept that has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity at the start of the twenty-first century. This book addresses approaches to the study of dystopia from the academic fields of theology and religious studies. Following a co-written chapter where Scott Donahue-Martens and Brandon Simonson argue that dystopia can
... Read more
Theology and Batman

Examining the Religious World of the Dark Knight

by Michael Uslan, Armond Boudreaux, Francesco Del Bianco, Stephen Garner, Ryan Haecker, Peter C. Herman, Randall M. Jensen, Katherine Kelaidis, Andrew Kuzma, Drew McIntyre, Rafael Medoff0, Michael D. Nichols1, Michael Anthony Novak2, Joseph Turner3, Joshua Wise4, Vernon W. Cisney5, Wesley D. Cray6, Clint W. Jones7, Christina M. Knopf8, John C. McDowell9, John M. Thompson0, Matthew William Brake2, C. K. Robertson4 ...

Series series Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture
Batman is one of the most recognized and popular pop culture icons. Appearing on the page of Detective Comics #27 in 1939, the character has inspired numerous characters, franchises, and spin-offs over his 80+ year history. The character has displayed versatility, appearing in stories from multiple genres, including science fiction, noir, and fantasy and mediums far beyond his comic book origins. ... Read more

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Batman is one of the most recognized and popular pop culture icons. Appearing on the page of Detective Comics #27 in 1939, the character has inspired numerous characters, franchises, and spin-offs over his 80+ year history. The character has displayed versatility, appearing in stories from multiple genres, including science fiction, noir, and fantasy and mediums far beyond his comic book origins.
... Read more
René Girard, Theology, and Pop Culture

by Ryan G. Duns, T. Derrick Witherington, Jordan Almanzar, Brian Bajzek, Erik Buys, George A. Dunn, Justin Lee, Daniel DeForest London, John C. McDowell0, Stephanie Perdew1, Robert Grant Price2, Anna Scanlon3, Ryan Smock4, Matthew William Brake5, Paolo Diego Bubbio6 ...

Series series Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture
In René Girard, Theology, and Popular Culture, fifteen contributors consider how Girard’s mimetic theory can be used to uncover and probe the theological depths of popular culture. Creative and critical engagement with Girard’s theory enables the contributors to offer fresh and exciting interpretations of movies (The Devil Wears Prada, Mean Girls, Star Wars), television (Hoarders, Cobra Kai), ... Read more

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In René Girard, Theology, and Popular Culture, fifteen contributors consider how Girard’s mimetic theory can be used to uncover and probe the theological depths of popular culture. Creative and critical engagement with Girard’s theory enables the contributors to offer fresh and exciting interpretations of movies (The Devil Wears Prada, Mean Girls, Star Wars), television (Hoarders, Cobra Kai),
... Read more

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