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By the renewing of your minds : the pastoral function of Christian doctrine
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By the renewing of your minds : the pastoral function of Christian doctrine

Author: Ellen T Charry
Publisher: New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1997
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Through close readings of classic texts, Charry develops the thesis that Christian theology is shaped by pastoral and moral purposes. Charry aims to show theologians how to teach in a morally  Read more...

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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Ellen T Charry
ISBN: 0195134869 9780195134865
OCLC Number: 42954101
Description: xiv, 264 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents: Introduction. The art of Christian excellence --
New Testament foundations. Co-optation into the work of God : Paul and his school ; Authoritative teaching : the Sermon on the Mount --
Patristic voices. Defeating the fear of death : Athanasius of Alexandria ; Drinking in the majesty and grace of God : Basil of Caesarea ; Dwelling in the dignity of God : Augustine of Hippo --
Medieval piety. Learning the cross of Christ : Anselm of Canterbury ; Learning love and justice : St. Thomas and Dame Julian --
Sixteenth-century reform. "By the renewing of your minds" : John Calvin --
Conclusion. Sapiential theology.
Responsibility: Ellen T. Charry.

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<br>"A significant contribution to both academic and pastoral theology, and might go a long way toward healing the breach between the two."--Bruce D. Marshall, St. Olaf College<p> Read more...

 
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