Work: Theological Foundations and Practical Implications

by R. Keith Loftin (Editor), Trey Dimsdale (Editor)

Overview

Moving from biblical theology to systematic theology to practical theology, "Work: Theological Foundations and Practical Implications" offers a comprehensive theology of work. With contributions from a variety of leading theologians including Miroslav Volf and Samuel Gregg, this book brings together biblical scholars, ethicists, economists representing a spectrum of theological voices. It will bring a new academic depth to the literature on the theology of work and provide a comprehensive single-volume resource for scholars and students alike. Contributions include: “Work and the Trinity” (Miroslav Volf) “Work and Anthropology” (Jay Wesley Richards) “Sanctification and Work” (Scott B. Rae) “Economics and the Common Good” (Samuel Gregg)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780334055297
Publisher:	Hymns Ancient & Modern
Publication date:	02/28/2018
Pages:	290
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

R. Keith Loftin is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Humanities, as well as Chair of the Department of Philosophy, at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to the PhD, he holds an M.A. in Philosophy and an M.A. in Humanities. He is the editor of God & Morality: Four Views, co-author of Stand Firm: Defending the Beauty and Brilliance of the Gospel, and the author of numerous articles and reviews addressing topics both philosophical and theological.

Trey Dimsdale is Director of Program Outreach at the Acton Institute, as well as a Fellow at the Research Institute of the Ethics, as well as a Fellow at the Research Institute of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. He sits on the Board of Directors for the National Faith and Work Association, for whom he is also an Academic Representative on the Board of Advisors.

Table of Contents

Foreword: Good News for Work (and Beyond) - Mark Greene 1. Work in Christian Perspective: An Introduction - R. Keith Loftin and Trey Dimsdale Part 1: Biblical Theology 2. The Creation Narratives and the Original Unity of Work and Worship in the Human Vocation - John Bergsma 3. Work as a Blessed Gift in the Prophets and Writings: A Thematic Study with Special Emphasis on Jeremiah 29 - Eugene H. Merrill 4. Labour of Love: The Theology of Work in First and Second Thessalonians - John Taylor 5. Jesus and Character Values in Work - Darrell L. Bock Part 2: Systematic Theology 6. Work as Co-operation with God - Miroslav Volf 7. Be Fruitful and Multiply: Work and Anthropology - Jay Wesley Richards 8. Work and Sanctification - Scott B. Rae 9. Being God’s People by Working on God’s Mission - Greg Forster 10. Work and the New Creation - Darrell T. Cosden Part 3: Practical Theology 11. Economics and the Theology of Work - Jürgen von Hagen 12. The Problem of Meaning and Related Problems: Four Voices in a Pastoral Theology of Work - Chris R. Armstrong 13. The Marketplace as Common Ground for Serving Others - Samuel Gregg 14. Poverty, Justice, and Work - Michael Matheson Miller Afterword Gabriela Urbanova

Editorial Reviews

I am hugely grateful to Trey Dimsdale and Keith Loftin for taking the initiative to commission such a rich book on such a vital topic from such a formidable and diverse group of scholars across a range of disciplines.

Mark Greene

"I am hugely grateful to Trey Dimsdale and Keith Loftin for taking the initiative to commission such a rich book on such a vital topic from such a formidable and diverse group of scholars across a range of disciplines." -- Mark Greene, LICC and author of Thank God it's Monday.

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