Image and Hope: John Calvin and Karl Barth on Body, Soul, and Life Everlasting
Yaroslav Viazovski
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Description for Image and Hope: John Calvin and Karl Barth on Body, Soul, and Life Everlasting
Paperback. An investigation into the proper understanding of the soul in Christian theology, comparing the body-soul dualism in the writings of John Calvin with the more holistic understanding of Karl Barth. Num Pages: 284 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 19. Weight in Grams: 420.
Developments in biblical studies, neurosciences, and Christian philosophy of mind force theologians to reconsider the traditional concept of the immortal soul. At the same time, the concept itself tends to create axiological dualism between the body and the soul that in turn may lead to insufficient appreciation of the physical life in this world. A more holistic approach to the ontology of human beings is required. The aim of this study is to analyse the function of the concept of the soul in the dualistic anthropology of John Calvin and to compare it to the holistic anthropology of Karl Barth ... Read more
Developments in biblical studies, neurosciences, and Christian philosophy of mind force theologians to reconsider the traditional concept of the immortal soul. At the same time, the concept itself tends to create axiological dualism between the body and the soul that in turn may lead to insufficient appreciation of the physical life in this world. A more holistic approach to the ontology of human beings is required. The aim of this study is to analyse the function of the concept of the soul in the dualistic anthropology of John Calvin and to compare it to the holistic anthropology of Karl Barth ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
James Clarke & Co
Condition
New
Number of Pages
284
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780227176047
SKU
V9780227176047
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About Yaroslav Viazovski
Yaroslav Viazovski (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is also the author of the book Karl Barth's Doubts about John Calvin's Assurance (2009).
Reviews for Image and Hope: John Calvin and Karl Barth on Body, Soul, and Life Everlasting
'This book is a worthwhile contribution to the understanding of both Calvin and Barth. It is also valuable for those with an interest in issues such as the relation between soul and body, the immortality of the soul, metaphysical and axiological dualism, and the image of God. Well worth reading.' - Anthony N.S. Lane, Professor of Historical Theology, London School ... Read more