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After Our Likeness: The Church as the Image of the Trinity (Sacra Doctrina: Christian Theology for a Postmodern Age (SACRA)),New
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In After Our Likeness, the inaugural volume in the Sacra Doctrina series, Miroslav Volf explores the relationship between persons and community in Christian theology. The focus is the community of grace, the Christian church. The point of departure is the thought of the first Baptist, John Smyth, and the notion of church as 'gathered community' that he shared with Radical Reformers.Volf seeks to counter the tendencies toward individualism in Protestant ecclesiology and to suggest a viable understanding of the church in which both person and community are given their proper due. In the process he engages in a sustained and critical ecumenical dialogue with the Catholic and Orthodox ecclesiologies of Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger and the metropolitan John Zizioulas. The result is a brilliant ecumenical study that spells out a vision of the church as an image of the triune God.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'After Our Likeness'? A: The main theme of 'After Our Likeness' is the relationship between persons and community in Christian theology, focusing on the church as a community of grace.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'After Our Likeness' is Miroslav Volf, a theologian known for his work in Christian theology.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in 'After Our Likeness'? A: 'After Our Likeness' contains a total of 326 pages.
- Q: When was 'After Our Likeness' published? A: 'After Our Likeness' was published on October 30, 1997.
- Q: Is this book suitable for individual study or group discussion? A: 'After Our Likeness' is suitable for both individual study and group discussion, as it engages critically with various ecclesiological perspectives.
- Q: What is the significance of John Smyth in this book? A: John Smyth is significant in this book as he represents the notion of the church as a 'gathered community,' which serves as a foundational concept for Volf's exploration.
- Q: Does 'After Our Likeness' include any ecumenical dialogue? A: Yes, 'After Our Likeness' engages in ecumenical dialogue, specifically with Catholic and Orthodox ecclesiologies, providing a broader context for its discussions.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'After Our Likeness' is available in its First Edition.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: This book would benefit theologians, students of theology, and anyone interested in the relationship between individual and community within Christian faith.