On Eagles' Wings

An Exploration of Strength in the Midst of Weakness
Erscheinungsjahr 2008
ISBN: 978-0-7188-9195-4
Verlag: Boydell & Brewer Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 248 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 370 g

Reihe: The Lutterworth Press

Combining biblical and theological scholarship, these essays examine the Christian theme of strength in weakness and its relevance for today's ministry.

This is a volume of practical, scriptural, and contemporary essays exploring the idea of strength in weakness in the context of Christian life and ministry. Biblical scholars, theologians, and Christian ministry practitioners have thought about the biblical paradigm of strength in weakness within their own areas of expertise and interest. Biblical scholars encounter the idea of strength in weakness in both Old and New Testament passages that suggest human weakness and divine strength. The people of Israel, a community reliant on grace, exemplify this theme. Mark's portrayal of Jesus Christ indicates that it is in weakness that Christ saves. Paul's paradigm for ministry suggests the same. Theological chapters engage this teaching of strength in weakness as it surfaces in Luther's life, in Calvin's view of prayer, in Barth's theology, and ultimately in the divine dealing with the world. Pastoral theology demonstrates this theme's foundational significance for a suffering church in its mission to the world as well as the themeís importance for preaching the leading of God's people today. Drawing together scholars from fields of biblical studies, systematic theology, and pastoral theology, On Eagles' Wings questions the over-emphasis on power in today's church. The authors propose various ways that ministry and mission may be best engaged with a biblical humility and with reliance on God's grace.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Parsons, Michael

Cohen, David J.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Bibelwissenschaften

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword by Derek Tidball (London School of Theology)
Preface
List of Contributors
Abbreviations

1. New wings for a molting eagle: Isaiah's bold message to exiled Israel / David Wyn Williams
2. A prophet in motion: The counterpoint of speaking, acting and reflecting / David J. Cohen
3. The 'destabilized' God: Community without walls / Merryl Blair
4. Obi-wan Kenobi, Neo, and Mark's narrative Christology / Michael F. Bird
5. The scandal of weak leadership: Paul's defense of ministry / Evelyn Ashley
6. The powerless leader: A biblical ideal or a contradiction in terms? / Mary Evans
7. Martin Luther: A theologian forged by trial / Mark D. Thompson
8. John Calvin on the strength of our weak praying / Michael Parsons
9. In the power of the Lamb - and of the Lion Power and weakness in the early theology of Karl Barth / Michael O'Neil
10. God's vulnerable strength: omnipotence as love / Clark Pinnock
11. David and Foucault: Extreme violence and innocent suffering in a post-September 11 world / Brian Holliday
12. Turning Teflon into Velcro: Making words stick in an image-based culture / Stephen McAlpine
13. Preaching in weakness: Reflections on the self in preaching / Brian S. Harris
14. Strength in weakness: Developing this paradox through preaching and leading / Michael J. Quicke

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