Anthropology in Theological Perspec |
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| Author:
| Pannenberg, |
| Series title: | Academic Paperback Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-567-08188-9 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2004 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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| Imprint: | T&T Clark |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $99.00 |
Book Description:
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In this comprehensive study, a renowned theologian examines the anthropological disciplines-human biology, psychology, cultural anthropology, sociology and history-for their religious implications. The result is a theological anthropology that does not derive from dogma or prejudice, but critically evaluates the findings of the disciplines.Pannenberg begins with a consideration of human beings as part of nature; moves on to focus on the human person; and then considers the social...
More DescriptionIn this comprehensive study, a renowned theologian examines the anthropological disciplines-human biology, psychology, cultural anthropology, sociology and history-for their religious implications. The result is a theological anthropology that does not derive from dogma or prejudice, but critically evaluates the findings of the disciplines.Pannenberg begins with a consideration of human beings as part of nature; moves on to focus on the human person; and then considers the social world- its culture, history and institutions. All the elements of this multi-faceted study unite in the final chapter on the relation of human beings to their history.