The Redemption: An Interdisciplinary Symposium on Christ as Redeemer
Stephen T. Davis, Daniel Kendall, Gerald O'Collins
Oxford University Press, 2006-06-08 -
384 pages
This
interdisciplinary study follows an international and ecumenical meeting
of twenty-one scholars held in New York at Easter 2003: the Redemption
Summit. After an opening chapter, which explores seven central questions
for writers on redemption, five chapters are dedicated to the
scripturalroots of the doctrine. A section on the patristic and medieval
periods then examines the interpretation of redemption through the
centuries. The volume moves on to foundational and systematic issues:
the problem of horrendous evil, karma and grace, and differing views on
justification. Studies onthe redemption in literature, art, music, and
preaching form the final part. There is a fruitful dialogue between
experts in a wide range of areas and the international reputation of the
participants reflects and guarantees the high quality of this joint
work. The result is a well researched,skilfully argued, and, at times,
provocative volume on the central Christian belief: the redemption of
human beings through Jesus Christ.
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