In the End, God: A Study of the Christian Doctrine of the Last Things - Softcover

Robinson, J. A. T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 022717349X ISBN 13: 9780227173497

Publisher: James Clarke and Co Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

"Eschatology is the explication of what must be true of the end, both of history and of the individual, if God is to be the God of the biblical faith. All eschatological statements can finally be reduced to, and their validity tested by, sentences beginning: 'In the end, God . . .'" - J. A. T. ROBINSON The God revealed in Israel's story is the Lord of history - a God with good purposes for his creation and capable of bringing those purposes to pass. All biblical eschatology arises from this fundamental theological insight. John Robinson explores biblical eschatology with an eye both to the text and to contemporary culture. Revealing the foundation of eschatology to be the experience of God by the community of faith, he calls readers to embrace the eschatological vision of the Bible, while being alert to its mythic character. Robinson lays bare his own theology of universal salvation. But, unexpectedly, this universalism seeks to take both human freedom and the reality of hell with the utmost seriousness. This special edition of a classic text includes a debate between Robinson and T.F. Torrance (played out in three articles from the 'Scottish Journal of Theology' in 1949), an extended introduction by Professor Trevor Hart (University of St Andrews, Scotland), and a foreword by Gregory MacDonald (author of The Evangelical Universalist). "A stimulating theological reading of Scripture that puts the doctrine of God at the heart of eschatology. Robinson's little classic, whilst not without its faults, still deserves serious consideration." - GREGORY MACDONALD, author of The Evangelical Universalist "Of all Bishop Robinson's writings, few, if any, are more enduring and timely than this clear articulation of the contours and christo-logic of soteriological universalism. A very fine introduction and profitable appendices also help to clarify what Robinson was, and was not, championing." - JASON GORONCY, Lecturer and Dean of Studies, Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership, New Zealand "Many evangelicals will benefit from Robinson as he grapples with questions about appropriate foundations and the role of scripture, as well as his concern to both take the reality of hell seriously and to contest sentimental understandings of God's love. Those of us who remain undecided about Universalism or who prefer to simply hope the universalists are right, will also be challenged by his insistence to put together a theological system that is a 'best fit' to the facts of revelation and Christ's accomplished work. - CHRIS TILLING, New Testament Tutor, St Mellitus College & St Paul's Theological Centre

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Review:

`...this book shows its enduring appeal and ability to speak into the present discussions just as vividly as it did when it was first published...a great read...a true piece of theology...' --David Bunce for dodifferent.org.uk, July 2011

British evangelical theologian Robinson (1918-83) tickles the eschatological fancy of fellow believers with chapters on such topics as the modern mind, the intimacy of truth, the end of the times, resurrection of the body, the end of the lord, and conclusion. In an appendix, he asks whether universalism is heretical.
--Book News Inc, Reference -- Research Book News -- October 2011

About the Author:

John Arthur Thomas Robinson (1919-1983) was a New Testament scholar, author and a former Anglican Bishop of Woolwich, England. He was a lecturer at Trinity College, Cambridge, and later Dean of Trinity College until his death in 1983. Robinson is also famous for contributing to shape liberal Christian theology and for pioneering the field of secular theology.

About this edition

• Publisher: James Clarke and Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 022717349X
• ISBN 13: 9780227173497
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 163