The wisdom of the Christian faith

"Although typically separated, philosophy and New Testament theology are mutually beneficial for the understanding of the distinctive wisdom that guides Christian thought and life. The Wisdom of the Christian Faith fills a major gap in the literature on the philosophy of religion. It is the fir...

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Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Moser, Paul K., 1957-, McFall, Michael T., 1978-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Table of Contents:
  • Machine generated contents note: Introduction: philosophy and cruciform wisdom; Part I. Wisdom, Faith, and Reason: 1. Faithful knowing / Paul Gooch; 2. Repentance and self-knowledge / Merold Westphal; 3. Obedience and responsibility / William Wainwright; 4. Forgiveness, justification, and reconciliation / John Hare; Part II. Wisdom, Love, and Evil: 5. Wisdom and evil / Andrew Pisent; 6. Moral character and temptation / Sylvia Walsh; 7. Altruism, egoism and sacrifice / Gordon Graham; 8. Unconditional love and spiritual virtues / Robert C. Roberts; Part III. Wisdom, Contemplation, and Action: 9. Meaningful life / John Cottingham; 10. Beauty and aesthetics in theology / Charles Taliaferro; 11. Education for political autonomy / Paul Weithman; 12. The wisdom of hope in a despairing world / Jerry Walls.