Theology of Hope (SCM Classics) - Softcover

Moltmann, Jurgen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0334028787 ISBN 13: 9780334028789

Publisher: SCM Press, 2002

Synopsis

One of the most important books to have emerged out of recent Protestant theology. Causing a considerable stir when it was first published in 1965, the book continues to represent one of the most complete and comprehensive statements yet proposed of the importance for theology of eschatology. 'May well prove to be one of the seminal works of our time.' New Christian 'Outstanding ... I doubt that any minister could read this book without having his horizons widened, his faith quickened and zest added to his preaching.' Baptist Times With a preface by Richard Bauckham

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Review:

'He has a quite unique power for making theology an attractive, exciting and fascinating quest.' Times Literary Supplement

Synopsis:

Causing a considerable stir when it was first published in Germany in 1965, this work represents a comprehensive statement of the importance for theology of eschatology - and of an eschatological theology which emphasizes the revolutionary effect of Christian hope upon the thought, institutions and conditions of life in the here and now. Moltmann understands Christian faith essentially as hope for the future of humankind and creation as this has been promised by the God of the exodus and the resurrection of the crucified Jesus. God's promise is the compulsory force of history, awakening hope which keeps human beings unreconciled to present experience, sets them in contradistinction to prevailing natural and social powers, and makes the church the source of continual new impulses towards, in Moltmann's own words, "the realization of righteousness, freedom and humanity in the light of the promised future that is to come".

About this edition

• Publisher: SCM Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0334028787
• ISBN 13: 9780334028789
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 350