Bringing gods perspective, and in plain language, it is based entirely on scripture, and known facts of history. There are a lot of people in the vatican ii sect who deny the catholic dogma that jesus christ rose physically from the dead. Jesus is one of the most remarkable figures in history. Kasper s last section deals with the mystery of jesus christ and has chapters on jesus christ as son of god, son of man, and mediator. Walter cardinal kasper describes this book as a strong plea to make the god question once again the fundamental theological question. In making this response, kasper begins to chart a course for all future christian apologetics, for all efforts to give an account of christian hope 1 peter 3. The trinitarian mystery of god establishment of the doctrine of the trinity exposition of the doctrine of the trinity. Jesus the christ, revised edition 9780809106172 by walter kasper. It is intended primarily for students of theology, but kasper also addresses all who have a deeper interest in the theological questions connected with the faith. Kasper assesses the christological enterprise in the church from the earliest down to the most recent times which can be recommended without hesitation to teacher and serious student. Kasper refuses to play off chalcedon against jesus own history. Here the author seeks to take up the results of nt scholarship in order to develop a. Jan 20, 2009 buy the god of jesus christ by kasper, walter isbn.
Cardinal kasper is a distinguished theologian who was a colleague of cardinal ratzinger, karl rahner, and hans kung at the universities of m. Walter kasper of germany in rooms across the hall from each other. Walter kaspers religious quest for jesus christ glenn. The tubingen systematic theologian walter kasper has written a. On this subject see walter kasper, the god of jesus christ new york.
He uses many scriptures which you will want to take time to work. This is the very heart of christianity, but it is so often shrouded in a silence born of perplexity. Among recent theological works on jesus christ, this is the outstanding contribution. Tg walter kasper, the god of jesus christ, new york. Jesus christ the son of god when adam and eve sinned, god punished them. Achetez neuf ou doccasion the god of jesus christ kasper, walter livres passer au contenu principal. Walter kasper brings to light the religious quest for jesus christ in a secular, historical world. Kasper brilliantly synthesises biblical, philosophical and traditional material. The gospel of jesus christ collected works of walter kasper. Here at last is a reissue of kasper \s major work with a brilliant new twenty page introduction surveying recent developments in christology. The god of jesus christ in continuity and discontinuity 110. Kasper is a master synthesiser, and his display of erudition alone makes this book a worthy read and an invaluable resource for questions of god and trinity.
The study of the person of christ introduction lesson 1 christology comes from two greek words, christos, the anointed one or the messiah, and logos, word, or study of things related to a particular subject. A study of the messiah and his mission according to the holy scriptures both ancient and modern is a 1915 book by james e. Jesusthe godman page 3 jesus, the revealer of the father not only does the bible claim divinity for jesus, but that he was the perfect revelation of god, the father, to mankind john 1. In his book the god of jesus christ, kasper concluded that what jesus effected was to give suffering eternal import, the import of love. God is as father, son, and holy spirit, three and one. Speaking truth in love, leading theologians from across the united states and canada explore the full scope of kaspers thought on topics such as the character of ecumenical and interreligious dialogue, christology, theological method, and the nature of the churchworld relationship. It is the fruit of the deep peace that all men can gain from contemplation of jesus the christ.
Milton michael kobus respectfully submitted to the designated faculty and administrators of the graduate theological foundation in partial fulfillment of the prescript for the doctor of theology, roman catholic studies 2007. The highest model and ground of this mystery is the unity, in the trinity of persons, of the one god, father and son in the holy spiritl 4. He writes about each of the three persons in the holy trinity, showing the different attributes of each person, and that god is three and god is one. Kasper points out that gregory of nyssa and augustine of hippo, working out of the new testament, speak of a god who can freely choose to feel compassion, which implies suffering. A rich and insightful overview of the christian belief in jesus, his life, his teaching and the meaning of jesus today. David bourget western ontario david chalmers anu, nyu area editors.
The god of jesus christ by walter kasper the god of jesus christ by walter kasper walter cardinal kasper describes this book as a strong plea to make the god question once again the fundamental theological question. It examines the life, ministry and teachings of jesus as never before, and excludes popular tradition. Here at last is a reissue of kasper s major work with a brilliant new introduction surveying recent developments in christology. Walter kasper is a gentle giant within the catholic community. Buy god of jesus christ by walter kasper in paperback format at koorong 0824507770. God promised, in the old testament, that he would do this through his son, jesus christ.
Jesus family tree jesus family tree seeing god, s faithfulness in the genealogy of christ. Kasper is a master synthesiser, and his display of erudition alone makes this book a. Walter kasper more from this author a rich and insightful overview of the christian belief in jesus, his life, his teaching, and the meaning of. The core of the gospel and the key to christian life walter cardinal kasper. Biblical support for jesus christ being god the topic of jesus deity has come under scrutiny by many in this day and age. It is intended primarily for students of theology, but kasper also addresses all who have a deeper interest in the theological questions connected with the. The unity of the person of jesus christ as the godman. He also promised them that he would eventually remove the curse of sin. Between 2001 and 2010, as president of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity and chairman of. An introduction to the faith, surpassing all knowledge, and an original essay on evangelization, new evange. Cardinal walter kasper was president of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity. Project muse the theology of cardinal walter kasper. Buy the god of jesus christ by walter kasper, cardinal online at alibris.
Kasper himself presents four previously unpublished texts. Jc walter kasper, jesus the christ, burns and oates ltd, uk, 1976. Our pluralistic society is fine in accepting a general notion of god, but cringes at a god. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The message about the god of jesus christ god, the father almighty jesus christ, son of god the holy spirit, lord, and giver of life. Most critical doctrines in the christian faith revolve around the answer to the question, who was jesus christ. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In christ s full humanity the mystery of the meaning of being human is solved once and for all. Kasper was a key player in the dialogue leading up to the momentous joint declaration on the doctrine of justification 1999 between the world lutheran federation and the vatican. He said that jesus would take away the sins of all men and women who believed in him as their saviour.
Using admittedly polemical language, he calls for a theological theology which makes the explanation of the confession of the triune god its first priority, not only for speculative but also for pastoral reasons. Sinai as god s great proof for israel of god s mercy and love passes by moses and cries out the lord, the lord, a god merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for the. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Buy the paperback book the god of jesus christ by walter kasper at indigo. The god of jesus christ new edition by walter kasper. He is an interesting author, but for me walter kasper is just truthful to his words, to his opinions and to his extrapolations with regard to the life of jesus, the christ. Kasper is a master synthesiser, and his display of erudition alone makes this book a worthy read and an invaluable resource for questions of god and. The true jesus christ unknown to christianity does this. This is the sacred mystery of the unity of the church, in christ and through christ, with the holy spirit at work in the variety of gifts. Mikolaski, some reflections on the christian doctrine of god, the evangelical quarterly. It is intended primarily for students of theology, but kasper. In this way id like to help make jesus the christ remain useful in the changed.
The truth of the christian faith, the truth that shapes and renews our reality, is the incarnate word of god, our saviour, jesus christ. Using admittedly polemical language, he calls for a theological theology which makes the explanation of the confession of the triune god its first priority. The god of jesus christ 9780824507770 by kasper, walter and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The god of jesus christ by walter kasper, paperback barnes.
The problem of jesus titles messiah, son of man, son of god 92 v. The god of jesus christ by walter kasper goodreads. We have posted on this topic before, but the issue is so serious that it really bears repeating. Taking up the turn towards anthropology and demythologization, he sets out to articulate rationally the logic of faith in which jesus is recognized as the christ. Walter kasper s overly dense but wellresearched continuation of his jesus the christ merits its deserved status as a modern classic in discussions of both the issue of god when considered against contemporary atheism and the particularly christian articulation of god as trinity in the face of circumstances built up over the past millennium which have marginalized that doctrines effects. View enhanced pdf access article on wiley online library html view download pdf for offline viewing.
In his seminal work the god of jesus christ 1982, he argues that the proper christian response to modern atheism is the confession of the trinity. Walter kasper s response to modern atheism download. New edition 9781441103611 by kasper, walter and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Walter kasper on the uniqueness of jesus mediation. The christian religion centers on the person of jesus christ. Walter kasper kasper is a master synthesiser, and his display of erudition alone makes this book a worthy read and an invaluable resource for questions of god and trinity. Contains writings from three different stages of cardinal walter kaspers theological journey. Cardinal walter kasper rome, feast of christs ascension translated by. Seminary studies analyses are never simplistic, yet the. They seek to open up the gospel of jesus christ in a way that is intelligible to todays readers. The god of jesus christ by walter kasper overdrive.
Jacques maritain considers the intuitive or prephilosophic approach and. The book is a doctrinal study on the life and ministry of jesus christ and is widely appreciated by members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. About jesus the christ here at last is a reissue of kasper s major work with a brilliant new introduction surveying recent developments in christology. Most anglicans associate cardinal walter kasper with his work as a christian ecumenist. Kasper s theology of revelation culminates in christology. The doctrine of the trinity according to karl rahner researched and written by. Cardinal walter kasper is undoubtedly a major figure in the church today, standing tall among. The doctrine of the trinity researched and written by.
Please read our short guide how to send a book to kindle. Now revised, here is a rich and insightful overview of the christian belief in jesus, his life, his teaching, and the meaning of jesus today. From adam and abraham to king david and king solomon, this incredible book gives a fantastic overview of key people in jesus ancestry. It is intended primarily for students of theology, but kasper also addresses. Here at last is a reissue of kasper s major work with. It is crucial to know whether he was merely a good man, gifted teacher, and miracleworker or the very god incarnate. Good writing on the early jesus an then later as mediator between god and man you will want to take some time with this book on jesus the christ you will profit from it. The god of jesus christ by walter kasper, paperback.
Apr 30, 2018 the book also provides a solid theological basis for preaching. It is the purpose of this booklet to prove from the scripture that jesus christ is god. He shows what the message of the early church was the resurrection of jesus christ. Revela tionally, the resurrection is gods definitive selfdisclosure which gathers. About the god of jesus christ kasper is a master synthesiser, and his display of erudition alone makes this book a worthy read and an invaluable resource for questions of god and trinity. The god of jesus christ by walter kasper, cardinal alibris. Moreover i appreciated the novel of dan brown entitledda vinci code. Walter kasper the god of jesus christ walter kasper walter cardinal kasper describes this book as a strong plea to make the god question once again the fundamental theological question. The god of jesus christ, book by walter kasper paperback. Using admittedly polemical language, he calls for a theological. And why shouldnt he be the perfect revelation for he had been with the father from all eternity john 16.
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