Theosis: Deification in Christian Tradition (Wipf & Stock), 2006
Portion of the intro to this volume, plus "Second Peter's Notion of Divine Participation" which l... more Portion of the intro to this volume, plus "Second Peter's Notion of Divine Participation" which looks at connections to Middle Platonic, Stoic, and Apocalyptic Jewish thinking
One of the functions of Hebrew sacrifice was payment. This ties in with sacrifice and atonement h... more One of the functions of Hebrew sacrifice was payment. This ties in with sacrifice and atonement having a fundamentally manipulative purpose. Pro-sacrificial and anti-sacrificial positions are examined.
Looks at the deification teachings especially in Luke 17:21 (kingdom within), Matt 5:48 (be perfe... more Looks at the deification teachings especially in Luke 17:21 (kingdom within), Matt 5:48 (be perfect), John 10:34 (ye are gods), and the weaker teachings in the Gospel of Thomas. Originally published in Theosis: Deification in Christian Theology, vol. 2 (Pickwick/Wipf and Stock, 2011).
Loewe’s book examines several atonement thinkers, but lets them all off lightly. He glosses over ... more Loewe’s book examines several atonement thinkers, but lets them all off lightly. He glosses over problems, such as how Anselm places God under necessity when he insists that there cannot be simple forgiveness because “there must be complete satisfaction for sin” (pp. 83, 86; Cur Deus Homo I.24; II.4). He takes no notice of the huge divergence in Luther’s thought between a harsh Father and a kindly Son. More of the tension between the theologians and the Bible needs to be discussed. But Loewe uses sound biblical principles when he speaks of self-giving love.
Atonement" is a word unique to English, meaning "to make one," deriving from the Middle English "... more Atonement" is a word unique to English, meaning "to make one," deriving from the Middle English "at-onement" (Averbeck 2003, 709). In Christian theology, atonement usually refers to the saving effect of the death (and resurrection) of Christ. Numerous explanations of how Christ brought about salvation have been offered, based on ideas of sacrifice, substitution, appeasement, ransom, reconciliation, and deification. Except for the last, these have a basis in the Old Testament, so I will examine Old Testament atonement concepts before the New Testament sources of atonement theology.
This book examines the biblical atonement concepts, and also looks at possible psychological base... more This book examines the biblical atonement concepts, and also looks at possible psychological bases of these concepts, specifically in the need to appease angry parents and win back their love, and the strategy of payment through suffering.
Theosis: Deification in Christian Tradition (Wipf & Stock), 2006
Portion of the intro to this volume, plus "Second Peter's Notion of Divine Participation" which l... more Portion of the intro to this volume, plus "Second Peter's Notion of Divine Participation" which looks at connections to Middle Platonic, Stoic, and Apocalyptic Jewish thinking
One of the functions of Hebrew sacrifice was payment. This ties in with sacrifice and atonement h... more One of the functions of Hebrew sacrifice was payment. This ties in with sacrifice and atonement having a fundamentally manipulative purpose. Pro-sacrificial and anti-sacrificial positions are examined.
Looks at the deification teachings especially in Luke 17:21 (kingdom within), Matt 5:48 (be perfe... more Looks at the deification teachings especially in Luke 17:21 (kingdom within), Matt 5:48 (be perfect), John 10:34 (ye are gods), and the weaker teachings in the Gospel of Thomas. Originally published in Theosis: Deification in Christian Theology, vol. 2 (Pickwick/Wipf and Stock, 2011).
Loewe’s book examines several atonement thinkers, but lets them all off lightly. He glosses over ... more Loewe’s book examines several atonement thinkers, but lets them all off lightly. He glosses over problems, such as how Anselm places God under necessity when he insists that there cannot be simple forgiveness because “there must be complete satisfaction for sin” (pp. 83, 86; Cur Deus Homo I.24; II.4). He takes no notice of the huge divergence in Luther’s thought between a harsh Father and a kindly Son. More of the tension between the theologians and the Bible needs to be discussed. But Loewe uses sound biblical principles when he speaks of self-giving love.
Atonement" is a word unique to English, meaning "to make one," deriving from the Middle English "... more Atonement" is a word unique to English, meaning "to make one," deriving from the Middle English "at-onement" (Averbeck 2003, 709). In Christian theology, atonement usually refers to the saving effect of the death (and resurrection) of Christ. Numerous explanations of how Christ brought about salvation have been offered, based on ideas of sacrifice, substitution, appeasement, ransom, reconciliation, and deification. Except for the last, these have a basis in the Old Testament, so I will examine Old Testament atonement concepts before the New Testament sources of atonement theology.
This book examines the biblical atonement concepts, and also looks at possible psychological base... more This book examines the biblical atonement concepts, and also looks at possible psychological bases of these concepts, specifically in the need to appease angry parents and win back their love, and the strategy of payment through suffering.
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