A Contemporary Anabaptist Theology: Biblical, Historical,

A Contemporary Anabaptist Theology: Biblical, Historical, Constructive

In this comprehensive volume Thomas N. Finger takes on the formidable task of making explicit the often implicit theology of the Anabaptist movement and then presenting, for the sake of the welfare of the whole contemporary Christian church, his own constructive theology. In the first part Finger tells the story of the development of Anabaptist thought, helping the reader grasp both the unifying and diverse elements in that theological tradition. In the second and third parts Finger considers in more detail the major themes essential to Anabaptist theology, first considering the historic views and then presenting his own constructive effort. Within the Anabaptist perspective Finger offers a theology that highlights the three dimensions of its salvific center: the communal, the personal and the missional. The themes taken up in the final part form what Finger identifies as the convictional framework of that center; namely, Christology, anthropology and eschatology. This book is a landmark contribution of Anabaptist theology for the whole church in biblical, historical and contemporary context.
Country USA
Brand IVP Academic
Manufacturer IVP Academic
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780830827855
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

A Contemporary Anabaptist Theology: Biblical, Historical, Constructive