"Dense, erudite, and provocative, this work confirms the vitality of British, indeed European, doctrinal theology."

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Product Description

Much current theology is content with modernity’s assertion that human experience is the true measure of time. Yet a distinctively Christian theology moves beyond that proposal and holds to a more sophisticated idea of time — that both the individual and the world are works in progress, and neither will be settled until established in relationship with God. This substantive new work by Douglas Knight confronts the central trends of modern thought with this ongoing progress, the "eschatological economy" of the Christian tradition.

Throughout The Eschatological Economy Knight links Christian doctrine to an awareness of both being and becoming, and he gives pride of place to the work of God in the world through creation, Israel, and the cross. An ambitious and unique approach to systematic theology, Knight’s Eschatological Economy presents an invigorating discussion of Israel, of the atonement and the Trinity, and of the ultimate fulfillment of this world.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #690681 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 286 pages

From the Publisher
Christopher Seitz — University of St. Andrews "Knight has produced an ambitious, engaging, and creative account of the drama of redemption by changing the baseline terms in the discussion. This is constructive theology of a bold and fresh kind, taking seriously Israel, sacrifice, and an account of the problem of the human condition indebted to Irenaeus and Zizioulas. It is remarkable for its timely account of the church’s destiny in the world of God’s urgent, consummative work."

R. R. Reno — Creighton University "Douglas Knight combines a rigorous and scripturally disciplined dogmatic approach with fundamental analysis of metaphysical concepts. The result is an exciting and theologically motivated challenge to our modern assumptions about time and change, embodiment and identity."

John Webster — University of Aberdeen "No attentive reader of this book can fail to be impressed by its scope, boldness and sheer theological energy. As he moves across the fields of historical and systematic theology, biblical studies, and philosophy, Knight demonstrates the resources within the Christian tradition for critical analysis and hopeful reconstruction of culture. This provocative book deserves to be read and debated very widely."

Robert W. Jenson — Center of Theological Inquiry, Princeton "Douglas Knight is a free-flowing fountain of unexpected ideas and connections."

Telford Work — Westmont College "In the tradition of Irenaeus’ Against Heresies and in conversation with leading theologians and biblical scholars, this tour de force tells a grand narrative of all things coming together and coming to be in Israel, Jesus Christ, and the Church. Douglas H. Knight displays an impressive imagination for pulling together a dizzying variety of voices."

Brian Bock — University of Aberdeen "Dense, erudite, and provocative, this work confirms the vitality of British, indeed European, doctrinal theology. . . . The reader opening to any page will be rewarded with startling and original theological insights."

Christopher C. Roberts — Villanova University "Read this book . . . wrestle with this book . . . please, please, take your time with this book. The Eschatological Economy wants to teach you precisely how classic Christian theology interrogates and soars above so much that is stale and dispiriting in modern thought. Knight’s work is an invitation to intellectual freedom and genuine creativity in the service of God."