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A Brief Systematic Theology of the Symbol Joshua Mobley (Baylor University, USA)

A Brief Systematic Theology of the Symbol By Joshua Mobley (Baylor University, USA)

A Brief Systematic Theology of the Symbol by Joshua Mobley (Baylor University, USA)


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A Brief Systematic Theology of the Symbol by Joshua Mobley (Baylor University, USA)

How do Christians understand the Trinity? How does this understanding relate to other Christian teachings? In conversation with key thinkers in contemporary and classical theology, particularly Henri de Lubac, Karl Rahner, Thomas Aquinas and Augustine, this book argues that a theology of symbols can help us glimpse the mystery of the Trinity and see how this central Christian teaching corresponds to Christian understandings of creation, humanity and the church. A symbol is not here understood as an arbitrary sign, but as a sign that mediates the presence of the symbolized. Joshua Mobley examines the understanding of the Father as symbolized in the Son who is the symbol of the Father by the symbolism of the Spirit, the personal agent of unity between Father and Son. These trinitarian relations then structure creaturely relations to God: God is symbolized in creation, which is a symbol of God by participation in the Son, and the church is symbolism, the union of creation with God by the power of the Spirit. Mobley thus argues that a theology of symbol helps coordinate trinitarian theology with key themes in Christian dogmatics.

A Brief Systematic Theology of the Symbol Reviews

Joshua Mobley offers a scintillating theology of the symbol, moving across key areas of Christian doctrine in conversation with Augustine, Aquinas and modern Catholic theologians. In both its critical and constructive modes, this is an original and challenging work of systematic theology. -- Simon Oliver, Durham University, UK
Mobleys excellent book begins with De Lubacs allusive references to the symbolic nature of Patristic theology, takes flight with a vision of the Trinity reliant on the analogy of symbol, and soars into an account of reality and its redemption using the language of symbolised-symbol-symbolism. -- Lewis Ayres, Durham University, UK
One of the most interesting works of systematic theology I have read in some time: simultaneously original and traditional, powerful, clear and beautifully written. An extraordinary book. -- Karen Kilby, University of Durham, UK
This is an adventurous and challenging metaphysical experiment, elaborating Henri de Lubac's "symbolism" as a theological mode capable of holding practice and speculation in creative tension. -- Judith Wolfe, University of St Andrews, UK

About Joshua Mobley (Baylor University, USA)

Joshua Mobley is a Lecturer at Baylor University, USA.

Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter One: The Trinity 1. Introduction 2. Augustine, Signs, and the Trinity 3. Karl Rahners Symbolized and Symbol 4. De Lubacs Sacramental Pneumatology 5. Conclusion: Symbolized-Symbol-Symbolism Chapter Two: Creation 1. Introduction 2. Two Trinitarian Models 3. Aquinas on Creation 4. Duns Scotus 5. Conclusion Chapter Three: Humanity 1. Introduction 2. Nature and Grace 3. Anthropology and Fourfold Exegesis 4. Mary the Exegete Chapter Four: the Church 1. Introduction 2. Symbolism and Ecclesiology 3. A Few Critiques 4. Conclusion Chapter Five: Toward Mystical Reason 1. Introduction 2. From Mysteries to Mystery 3. From Mystery to Mysticism 4. From Mysticism to Mystical Reason Conclusion Bibliography Index

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NPB9780567702500
9780567702500
0567702502
A Brief Systematic Theology of the Symbol by Joshua Mobley (Baylor University, USA)
New
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2021-11-18
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