Taking the long view : Christian theology in historical perspective /

Taking the Long View argues in a series of engagingly written essays that remembering the past is essential for men and women who want to function effectively in the present--for without some knowledge of their own past, neither individuals nor institutions know where they have been or where they ar...

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Main Author: Steinmetz, David C., 1936-2015
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, ©2011.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Taking the Long View argues in a series of engagingly written essays that remembering the past is essential for men and women who want to function effectively in the present--for without some knowledge of their own past, neither individuals nor institutions know where they have been or where they are going. The book illustrates its thesis with tough-minded examples from the Church's life and thought, ranging from more abstract problems like the theoretical role of historical criticism to such painfully concrete issues as the commandment of Jesus to forgive unforgivable wrongs.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 187 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199830312
0199830312
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