The Human Being: A Theological Anthropology
Overview
This overview of Christian anthropology by Hans Schwarz uniquely emphasizes three things: (1) the biblical testimony, (2) the historical unfolding of Christian anthropology through the centuries, and (3) the present affirmation of Christian anthropology in view of rival options and current scientific evidence. Schwarz begins by elucidating the special place occupied by human beings in the world, then ponders the complex issue of human freedom, and concludes by investigating humanity as a community of men and women in this world and in the world beyond. While maintaining a strong biblical orientation, Schwarz draws on a wide range of resources, including philosophy and the natural sciences, in order to map out what it means to be human.
Schwarz’s Human Being will interest anyone who is concerned with how in the face of fascinating scientific insights we can intelligently talk today about human sinfulness, human freedom, and human beings as children of the God who created us.
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- Explores what it means to be human
- Ponders the complex issue of human freedom
- Draws on resources such as philosophy and the natural sciences
- Investigates humanity as a community of men and women in this world and in the world beyond
- The Biblical Perspective
- The Biological Perspective
- The Philosophico-Religious Perspective
- The Perspective of the Sciences
- The Biblical View of Human Evil
- The Understanding of Sin in the Tradition of the Church
- Distinction and Unity of Man and Woman
- Human Destiny
With a teacher’s wisdom and deep learning worn lightly, Hans Schwarz discusses biblical, theological, and scientific perspectives on human life. The Human Being is a wonderfully clear presentation of Christian theology, covering all the main points and never failing to present a contemporary perspective on what it means to be human.
—Alan G. Padgett, professor of systematic theology, Luther Seminary
This theological anthropology is a remarkable accomplishment. Hans Schwarz has given us a true interdisciplinary work that deals with every possible dimension and topic that one hopes to find in such a volume. . . . Scholars and students will find this book a rich and exciting resource.
—J. Wentzel van Huyssteen, professor of theology and science, Princeton Theological Seminary
‘Christians are Easter people living from and toward that Easter experience of a new creation,’ Schwarz concludes. The anticipation of new creation makes life as a human being exciting and joy-filled. In this detailed and comprehensive theological description of the human person-in-community, Schwarz prophesies that we are who we are because of God’s future.
—Ted Peters, distinguished research professor of systematic theology, Pacific Lutheran University
What does it mean to be human? With his usual encyclopedic coverage of current and historical knowledge, Schwarz addresses this question from a theological perspective incorporating material from biblical studies as well as the life and social sciences while addressing the challenging questions of sustaining human community today. Very readable and accessible.
—Ernest Simmons, professor, Concordia College
- Title: The Human Being: A Theological Anthropology
- Author: Hans Schwarz
- Publisher: Eerdmans
- Publication Date: 2013
- Pages: 416
- Christian Group: Evangelicals
- Resource Type: Topical
- Topic: Theology
Reviews
2 ratings
Bishop Marie Star
3/23/2023
1. At the beginning the table of contents sounds interesting… when you get to the actual first chapter he’s not versed in scripture. He mentions or reports that something is not mentioned, or he incorrectly interprets the actual phrase by phrase in scripture, especially in Genesis. 2. This is probably directed toward the Protestant faith as it is not part of the message of the old Bible. 3. Lastly, he seems to be an avid Darwin theorist as he compares humans and even babies with chimpanzees? Although the book is about science, it is the least as the highest would have a better tone and delivery for such a complex questions. Someone should take the honor and create a book that actually tells the whole of the truth regarding topics such as this or at least preface that one is not completely a spiritual person. He quotes a “historian” that has also been a Fiction writer Which means that it's based on imaginary elements. Creativity is marvelous, but when it comes to humanity, let it be grounded in truth and knowledge.
Nicusor Curteanu
5/14/2021
