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Theosis in the Theology of Thomas Torrance Myk Habets

Theosis in the Theology of Thomas Torrance By Myk Habets

Theosis in the Theology of Thomas Torrance by Myk Habets


Summary

T F Torrance's vision of theosis (deification/divinization) is explored through his doctrine of creation and anthropology, his characterization of the incarnation, his accounts of reconciliation and union with Christ, and his theology of church and sacraments. This book presents a critique of the theology of Torrance to focus on theosis.

Theosis in the Theology of Thomas Torrance Summary

Theosis in the Theology of Thomas Torrance by Myk Habets

Torrance's vision of Theosis (deification/divinisation) is explored through his doctrine of creation and anthropology, his characterisation of the incarnation, his accounts of reconciliation and union with Christ, and his theology of church and sacraments. Myk Habets' study distinguishes Torrance's Reformed vision of theosis from other possible accounts of salvation as divinisation as they are found, for instance, within patristic thought and Eastern Orthodoxy. This book presents the first critique of the theology of T.F.Torrance to focus on theosis, and examines a model of theosis within the realm of reformed theology built upon Western theology.

Theosis in the Theology of Thomas Torrance Reviews

... being able to read Torrance in light of Habetss research on this critical, dominant theme found in Torrances corpus is a great reward that the effort [Habets] has put forth to greatly serve readers of Torrance. Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology '[Habet's] original research should be welcomed in all libraries as indispensable reading for a wide range of courses in theology and religious studies, history of biblical interpretation, Jewish-Christian relations, psychology, and hate studies.' Religious Studies Review 'Habets has provided a helpful way for us to enter a study of either theosis or Torrance. His bibliography provides an avenue into Torrance's works, and into the secondary literature about him.' Colloquium 'I highly recommend this book for scholars, Seminary and Bible College students, and the highly motivated lay person in the Church. Myk Habets offers the Church of Jesus Christ a service by unearthing a rich doctrine of Reformed theosis from the English speaking, Scottish born theologian, par excellence, Thomas Torrance.' Pacific Journal of Baptist Research

About Myk Habets

Myk Habets, Lecturer in Systematic Theology, Carey Baptist College, Auckland, New Zealand

Table of Contents

Contents: Preface; Introduction: approaching T.F. Torrance and the theme of theosis; Creation and theological anthropology; Incarnation: God became human; Partaking of the divine nature; Community and communion; Conclusion: the 'danger of vertigo'?; Bibliography; Index.

Additional information

NPB9780754667995
9780754667995
0754667995
Theosis in the Theology of Thomas Torrance by Myk Habets
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Hardback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2009-08-12
224
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