List of books and articles about jurgen moltmann online research. Among his many influential and awardwinning books are the theology of hope 1967, the crucified god 1974, the trinity and the kingdom 1981, the spirit of life 1994, and the coming of god 1996, winner of the grawemeyer award in 2000. List of books and articles about jurgen moltmann online. Richard bauckham jurgen moltmann is one of the most important contemporary german protestant theologians whose influence has been felt not only in europe and north america but also in. Jurgen moltmann boston collaborative encyclopedia of western. Most moltmanniacs are familiar with moltmann first trinity of booksthe theology of hope, the crucified god, and the church in the power of the. Moltmanns groundbreaking theology of hope and the coming of god provoked major rethinking of christian eschatology. Professor jurgen moltmann is professor emeritus of systematic theology at the. He states that he grew up in a secular home, without significant christian influence. This book is above all reflection on a theologians life. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the coming of god. Jurgen moltmanns systematic contributions and original trinity. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the church in the power of the spirit. The doctrine of god 9780800628253 by jurgen moltmann.
The later moltmann took a less systematic approach to theology. Moltmann rejects the traditional approach, which focuses on the end, an apocalyptic finale, as a kind of christian search for the final solution. From here, he suddenly jumps off in an apparent tangent for the last 50 pages of the book to his liberation theology where he looks at personal psychology and at politics. Theology always has been, and is for moltmann, not an abstract or otherworldly endeavor, but one nourished by, and responsive to, experiences in and with life itself. This book offers a critical and constructive analysis of the contribution of jurgen moltmann to the field of ecotheology. Jurgen moltmann, professor emeritus of systematic theology at the university of.
It also represents the third of his contributions to systematic theology, following his reflections on the trinity and creation. This theology is most clearly explained in his book, theology of. Moltmann, the foremost protestant theologian in the. A contribution to messianic ecclesiology ebook written by jurgen moltmann. Pubharpercollinsemphasizes the mysteries of the godhead in a way that is both traditional and sensitive to modern questions,commonweal. Moltmann was professor of systematic theology at tubingen univ. Jurgen moltmann s theology has been an adventure of ideas, and has been shaped by his personal career and the political context through which he has lived.
Wolfhart pannenberg 2 october 1928 4 september 2014 was a german lutheran theologian. Theology of j rgen moltmann download ebook pdf, epub. This volume is actually the fourth volume in moltmanns systematic theology. German reformed theologian jurgen moltmann is one of todays most. Discussing the strengths and weaknesses of his views, moltmann and four other theologians grapple with issues such as. The title of this book told me it would fit the bill. In this volume, the final in his series of systematic contributions to theology, moltmann looks ahead from the landmarks of his own theological journey. Moltmanns key theme in this book is that the holy spirit is the spirit of life. Systematic theology on the other hand is the task of offering. From 1967 he was professor of systematic theology at the university of tubingen until he retired in 1994. Winner of grawemeyer award in this remarkable and timely work in many ways the culmination of his systematic theology worldrenowned theologian jurgen moltmann stands christian eschatology on its head. The cross of christ as the foundation and criticism of christian theology is not a presentation of systematic theology. What is theology and who is a theologian, a true theologian.
While he is ultimately critical of the success of moltmann s project, he nevertheless. Born in 1926, he spent most of his career 19671994 as a professor of systematic theology at. It represents his second exploration into christology, after the crucified god. For neal, this is moltmann s chief method, theology as hope. The fourth book in jurgen moltmanns systematic theology is a fullscale theology of the spirit that also marks a personal religious quest. I liked his regular grounding of this work in the jewishness of jesus.
Theology always has been and is for moltmann not an abstract or otherworldly endeavor but one nourished by, and responsive to, experiences in and with life itself. Moltmanns systematic contributions to theology specifically refers to six books, consisting of the trinity and the kingdom, god in creation. It would be a misnomer to classify this treatise, or any moltmann s works, as systematic theology. Click download or read online button to get theology of j rgen moltmann book now. Jurgen moltmann is professor of theology emeritus at the university of tubingen, germany. His messianic theology, the work of three decades, is developed in an extraordinarily imaginative way in this volume. His second work is more influential, and is definitely the work to read if you only have time for one. Role of the holy spirit in protestant systematic theology. Christian eschatology ebook written by jurgen moltmann. Since 1967 he has been professor of systematic theology at the university of tubingen and retired there in 1994.
Moltmann has contributed to a number of areas of christian theology, including systematic theology, eschatology, ecclesiology, political theology, christology, pneumatology, and the theology of creation. Moltmann, professor of systematic theology at the university of tubingen in germany, is one of the preeminent theologians of our time. This book based on public lectures provides an accessible introduction to the. Moltmann was born in hamburg, germany, on 8 april 1926. A contribution to messianic ecclesiology, scm, london, 1975. He has made a number of significant contributions to modern theology, including his concept of history as a form of revelation centered on the resurrection of christ, which has been widely debated in both protestant and catholic theology. He searches out those intersections of his own life with. Jurgen moltmann is professor of systematic theology at the university of tubingen, germany. Jurgen moltmann is professor emeritus of systematic theology at the. Among his many important and awardwinning works are the coming of god 1996, the source of life 1997, and god for a secular society 1998, all published by fortress press. The cross of christ as the foundation and criticism of christian theology. He is a prominent spokesperson for the theology of hope. Since 1967 he has been professor of systematic theology at the university of tubingen and retired in 1994.
Theology as hope is a carefully written, thoughtful book, which studies moltmann s major contributions to systematic theology within the light of his theology of hope. This means that he has followed up particular lines. Moltmanns systematic contributions to theology specifically refers to six books, consisting of the trinity and the kingdom, god in creation, the way of jesus, the spirit of life, the coming of god, experiences in theology. There are examinations of historical theology, christian theology. Christian books on systematic theology best commentaries. Among his many influential and awardwinning books are the theology of hope 1967, the crucified god 1974, the trinity and the kingdom 1981, the spirit of life 1994, and the coming of god 1996. The third and last period, dating from the 1980 to the present, has as its centerpiece a series of books called by moltmann contributions to systematic theology which are to form what he terms a messianic theology. Ecology in jurgen moltmann s theology celia deanedrummond is 20% off every day at. Jurgen moltmann has made a dramatic impact on the christian church, primarily with that branch connected to liberation theology. A prolific writer, he is best known for his trilogy, theology of hope 1964, the crucified god 1972, and the church in the power of the spirit 1975. Jurgen moltmann born 8 april 1926 is a german reformed theologian who is professor emeritus of systematic theology at the university of tubingen. Systematic contributions to theology series by jurgen moltmann. Jurgen moltmann is professor emeritus of systematic theology at the university of tubingen. As his first important work, this book lays the foundation for moltmann s whole theology.
Moltmann does not give a systematic theology here, though his concise conclusion is brilliantly written and eminently quotable. Jurgen moltmanns systematic contributions and original. Moltmann, the foremost protestant theologian in the world church times, brings his characteristic audacity to this traditional topic and cuts to the heart of. The cross of christ as the foundation and criticism of christian theology, scm, london, 1973. The crucified god kindle edition by moltmann, jurgen. A critical comparison of pannenberg and moltmann s respective approaches to theology. The trinity and the kingdom of god 1981, god in creation 1985, the way of jesus christ 1990, and the coming of god 1996.
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