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Davies, Oliver, 1956-

Theology of transformation : faith, freedom, and the Christian act Oliver Davies. - First edition. - Oxford Oxford University Pres 2013 - viii, 274 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-266) and index.

Where is Jesus Christ? -- Theology in the world: a reorientation of theology -- A theology of transformation: act and theology -- Living doctrine: transformation and Trinity -- Christ in us: Spirit, freedom, and church -- Holy Scripture: hermeneutics and life -- Faith, freedom, and world: the logic of sacrifice -- Christian philosophy: love and reason -- Christian politics: universalism and communion -- Conclusion: The returning body.

Significant advances in science bring new understandings of the human as a unity of mind, body and world and call into question the deep-seated dualistic presuppositions of modern theology. Oliver Davies argues that the changing framework allows a return to the defining question of the Easter Church: 'Where is Jesus Christ?'--

ISBN: 9780199685950 (hardback) 0199685959 (hardback)

LCCN: 2013941222

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016488620 Uk

Subjects--Personal Names:
Jesus Christ--Person and offices.
Jesus Christ.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Theology.
Christian life.
Vocation--Christianity.
Christian life.
Christology.
Religion and science.
Theology.
Vocation--Christianity.
Erhöhung Christi.
Systematische Theologie.
Praktische Theologie.
Religion.

LC Class. No.: BT75.3 / .D384 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 230 / D2861