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Problems in Theology (4 Volumes)
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The Problems in Theology series gives those interested in contentious theological problems the sources necessary to cut to the heart of the debate. Featuring an assortment of extracts from the primary sources shaping these issues today, these volumes cover the purpose of creation, the nature of evil, the relationship of science to religion, and the Acts of God.
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A very useful collection, judiciously selected and more comprehensive in its coverage than others in the same field. 
—John Hick, University of Birmingham
Each volume features a useful introduction to situate the student in the discussion. The general chapter topics are nuanced into specific subchapters with several excerpts from theological works. These develop the positions and arguments of a particular theological issue. Each chapter concludes with stimulating questions for further discussion.
Of immense benefit to hard-pressed students, these books are to be highly recommended to those embarking on the study of theology.
—Modern Believing
The Bible is not without its controversies. In the realm of theology, specific issues can be viewed from any number of disparate vantage points. Finding the resources necessary to understand the issues can be a daunting task. The Problems in Theology series brings relevant sources together in thought-provoking volumes.
Electronic Books Included
Problems in Theology 1: Creation
This reader brings together modern material from a wide range of Christian theologians on the meaning and status of the doctrine of creation. It covers creation’s relation to scientific theories, our understanding of God and the theology of redemption; and its implications for our proper attitude to the world of Nature. Process theology, the Gaia hypothesis, New Age spirituality, and pantheism are among the range of topics that are introduced and critiqued. Contributors include Carol Adams, Karl Barth, Teilhard de Chardin, Celia Deane-Drummond, Colin Gunton, Jurgen Moltmann, Schubert Ogden, John Polkinghorne.
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Problems in Theology 2: Evil
This volume samples a variety of modern theological, religious and philosophical discussions on the problem of evil, understood both in terms of the practical or spiritual problem of coping with evil, and the theological problem of explaining its presence in God's world. Topics include protest atheism, responses to the Holocaust, Buddhist spirituality, the freewill defence, the vale of soul-making theodocy, and the 'cost-effectiveness' of evil. Contributors include Roy Eckardt, Austin Farrer, John Hick, Soren Kierkegaard, John Mackie, Jurgen Moltmann, Kenneth Surin, Elie Wiesel.
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Problems in Theology 4: Science and Religion
This work collects carefully selected material from an array of authors on the relationships between science, religion and theology. It samples the recent literature on the challenges to religion posed by both modern physics and evolutionary biology as well as exploring the relationship between scientific and theological approaches. Topics include models of interaction between science and religion, historical reflections on the “conflict thesis”, scientific and theological methods, creation and modern cosmology, uncertainty and chaos, creationism and evolutionary theory, the anthropic principle and design, and the challenge of reductionism. Contributors include Ian Barbour, Michael Behe, Richard Dawkins, John Habgood, Mary Hesse, T. H. Huxley, Alister McGrath, Arthur Peacocke, John Polkinghorne, Michael Ruse, Keith Ward and Fraser Watts.
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Problems in Theology 5: God in Action
This reader gathers sections from a wide range of authors on the meaning and status of divine action. It culls from contemporary writings on providence, miracle, prayer and grace together with some relevant classical texts. Topics include locating God’s action, images of divine control, human freedom in relation to providence and grace, the nature of and evidence of miracle, prayer and pain, answers to prayer, and the experience of grace. Contributors include Peter Baelz, Karl Barth, Vincent Brummer, David Hume, David Jenkins, C. S. Lewis, Helen Oppenheimer, D. Z. Phillips, Karl Rahner, Paul Tillich, Thomas Tracy, Victor White and Maurice Wiles.
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About the Editors
Jeff Astley is director of the North of England Institute for Christian Education and and an Honorary Professorial Fellow in the University of Durham.
Ann Loades CBE is Emeritus Professor of Divinity in the University of Durham
David Brown is Van Mildert Professor of Divinity at the University of Durham and a canon of Durham Cathedral. His books include Choices, Invitation to Theology, The Divine Trinity, and, most recently, a collection of sermons, The Word Set You Free.
Benefits of the Logos Bible Software Edition
The Problems in Theology series captures the essential kernels of theological debates as expressed by some of the greatest theologians, past and present. With the Logos Bible Software Edition, you can explore these issues further in a number of ways. Since many of the authors featured in the Problems in Theology series are already included in the Logos Bible Software Library, you can get closer to a particular author’s thought through resources already in your library.
You can also search the series by word or Bible passage. Moreover, all Bible references and footnotes operate as hotspots, immediately presenting the cited information whenever the mouse cursor rolls over them.
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