Political Philosophy and the God of Abraham.
Pangle, Thomas L.
Political Philosophy and the God of Abraham. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (295 pages)
Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter One -- The Twofold Account of Creation: and the Hermeneutical Problem -- Chapter Two -- Creation and the Meaning of Divine Omnipotence -- Chapter Three -- The Ontological Implications of the Unfolding of Creation, for Creatures and Creator -- Chapter Four -- Creation and Divine Solicitude for Mankind -- Chapter Five -- Creation and the Meaning of Good and Evil -- Chapter Six -- Pollution and Purgation -- Chapter Seven -- Abram from the Calling to the Covenant -- Chapter Eight -- Abraham at the Peak -- Chapter Nine -- Kierkegaard's Challenge -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Works Cited -- Index.
Profound and subtle in its argument, this book will be of interest not only to students and scholars of politics, philosophy, and religion but to thoughtful readers in every walk of life who seek to deepen their understanding of the perplexing relationship between religious faith and philosophic reason.
9780801881312
Bible.-Genesis-Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Politics in the Bible.
Electronic books.
BS1199.P6 P36 2003
222/.110832
Political Philosophy and the God of Abraham. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (295 pages)
Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter One -- The Twofold Account of Creation: and the Hermeneutical Problem -- Chapter Two -- Creation and the Meaning of Divine Omnipotence -- Chapter Three -- The Ontological Implications of the Unfolding of Creation, for Creatures and Creator -- Chapter Four -- Creation and Divine Solicitude for Mankind -- Chapter Five -- Creation and the Meaning of Good and Evil -- Chapter Six -- Pollution and Purgation -- Chapter Seven -- Abram from the Calling to the Covenant -- Chapter Eight -- Abraham at the Peak -- Chapter Nine -- Kierkegaard's Challenge -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Works Cited -- Index.
Profound and subtle in its argument, this book will be of interest not only to students and scholars of politics, philosophy, and religion but to thoughtful readers in every walk of life who seek to deepen their understanding of the perplexing relationship between religious faith and philosophic reason.
9780801881312
Bible.-Genesis-Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Politics in the Bible.
Electronic books.
BS1199.P6 P36 2003
222/.110832