On Eagles' Wings

An Exploration of Strength in the Midst of Weakness

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

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Combining biblical and theological scholarship, these essays examine the Christian theme of strength in weakness and its relevance for today's ministry.This is a volume of practical, scriptural, and contemporary essays exploring the idea of strength in weakness in the context of Christian life and ministry. Biblical scholars, theologians, and Christian ministry practitioners have thought about the biblical paradigm of strength in weakness within their own areas of expertise and interest. Biblical scholars encounter the idea of strength in weakness in both Old and New Testament passages that suggest human weakness and divine strength. The people of Israel, a community reliant on grace, exemplify this theme. Mark's portrayal of Jesus Christ indicates that it is in weakness that Christ saves. Paul's paradigm for ministry suggests the same. Theological chapters engage this teaching of strength in weakness as it surfaces in Luther's life, in Calvin's view of prayer, in Barth's theology, and ultimately in the divine dealing with the world. Pastoral theology demonstrates this theme's foundational significance for a suffering church in its mission to the world as well as the themeís importance for preaching the leading of God's people today. Drawing together scholars from fields of biblical studies, systematic theology, and pastoral theology, On Eagles' Wings questions the over-emphasis on power in today's church. The authors propose various ways that ministry and mission may be best engaged with a biblical humility and with reliance on God's grace.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2008-12-18
Mått228 x 152 x 14 mm
Vikt370 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieThe Lutterworth Press
Antal sidor248
FörlagBoydell & Brewer Ltd
ISBN9780718891954

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Michael Parsons is Director of Postgraduate Study and Research at Vose Seminary of Western Australia. He is the author of Luther and Calvin on Old Testament Narratives (2004), Reformation Marriage (2005), and Calvin's Preaching on the Prophet Micah (2006). He is also the editor of Text and Task: Scripture and Mission (2005). David J. Cohen is Head of Biblical Studies and a lecturer in Hebrew Bible at Vose Seminary of Western Australia. He has written about the relevance of lament psalms for worship and pastoral care in Text and Task: Scripture and Mission (2005) and is currently examining the relationship between praying, lament psalms and coping with stress.

Foreword by Derek Tidball (London School of Theology)PrefaceList of ContributorsAbbreviations1. New wings for a molting eagle: Isaiah's bold message to exiled Israel / David Wyn Williams2. A prophet in motion: The counterpoint of speaking, acting and reflecting / David J. Cohen3. The 'destabilized' God: Community without walls / Merryl Blair4. Obi-wan Kenobi, Neo, and Mark's narrative Christology / Michael F. Bird5. The scandal of weak leadership: Paul's defense of ministry / Evelyn Ashley6. The powerless leader: A biblical ideal or a contradiction in terms? / Mary Evans7. Martin Luther: A theologian forged by trial / Mark D. Thompson8. John Calvin on the strength of our weak praying / Michael Parsons9. In the power of the Lamb - and of the Lion Power and weakness in the early theology of Karl Barth / Michael O'Neil10. God's vulnerable strength: omnipotence as love / Clark Pinnock11. David and Foucault: Extreme violence and innocent suffering in a post-September 11 world / Brian Holliday12. Turning Teflon into Velcro: Making words stick in an image-based culture / Stephen McAlpine13. Preaching in weakness: Reflections on the self in preaching / Brian S. Harris14. Strength in weakness: Developing this paradox through preaching and leading / Michael J. QuickeBibliography

This is a timely book that will repay much reflection. When there is so much overemphasis on power in a church that might seem, at times, to be trying to be upwardly mobile, this collection of essays quietly and undemonstratively suggests an alternative way of leadership and living that is, dare I say, closer to biblical example and more humbly dependent on the Holy Spirit. There is a wonderful coherence in this book that betrays the diverse backgrounds, churchmanship and specialisms of the writers, both pastors and theologians, and emphasizes the underlying truth that strength may be found in the midst of weakness.