ReSourcing Theological Anthropology: A Constructive Account of Humanity in the Light of Christ

ReSourcing Theological Anthropology offers a new proposal for theological anthropology that begins with Christology and applies it to the theological situation today. It is divided into four sections that explore the relevant Christological/anthropological biblical passages, discuss the theological issues raised, lay out a methodological framework for constructing a uniquely Christological anthropology, and demonstrate the significance of Christology for understanding theological anthropology by applying the framework to several pressing anthropological issues.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 09 January 2018
\n Publisher: Zondervan
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Theologians who specialize in theological anthropology frequently assert that Jesus provides insight into what it means to be truly human, yet this assertion often lacks significant influence in their accounts of anthropology. To address this deficiency, ReSourcing Theological Anthropology provides a comprehensive exploration of why Christology must serve as the foundation for theological anthropology. Drawing upon his previous research on how prominent theologians throughout church history have understood the relationship between Christology and theological anthropology, Cortez presents a fresh proposal for theological anthropology and applies it to the contemporary theological landscape.

ReSourcing Theological Anthropology is structured into four distinct sections. The first section delves into the pertinent Christological/anthropological biblical passages and elucidates how they shape our understanding of theological anthropology. The second section examines the theological challenges arising from surveying these biblical texts. The third section establishes a methodological framework for constructing a distinctively Christological anthropology. The final section builds upon the preceding three sections and showcases the importance of Christology in understanding theological anthropology by applying the methodological framework to several pressing anthropological issues: gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, and death and suffering.

By emphasizing the centrality of Christology in theological anthropology, ReSourcing Theological Anthropology offers a fresh perspective on this discipline. It challenges traditional approaches that may overlook the significance of Christ in understanding human nature and offers a practical framework for constructing a theological anthropology that is firmly rooted in Christian faith. This book will be of interest to scholars, pastors, and students of theology and anthropology, as well as anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the relationship between Christology and anthropology.

\n Weight: 410g\n
Dimension: 228 x 151 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780310516439\n \n