Publisher's Synopsis
Christ and Christian Faith: Some Presuppositions and Implications of the Incarnation is a book written by W. Norman Pittenger, a renowned theologian and philosopher. The book explores the fundamental beliefs of Christianity and the implications of the Incarnation of Christ. Pittenger argues that the Incarnation is the central event in Christian history, and it has significant implications for the Christian faith. He begins by examining the presuppositions of the Incarnation, including the nature of God, the nature of humanity, and the relationship between God and humanity. He then goes on to explore the implications of the Incarnation for Christian theology, ethics, and spirituality.The book is divided into four parts. In the first part, Pittenger discusses the theological implications of the Incarnation, including the nature of God, the nature of Christ, and the relationship between God and humanity. In the second part, he examines the ethical implications of the Incarnation, including the Christian understanding of love, justice, and forgiveness. In the third part, Pittenger explores the spiritual implications of the Incarnation, including the Christian understanding of prayer, worship, and the sacraments. In the final part, he discusses the implications of the Incarnation for Christian mission and evangelism.Overall, Christ and Christian Faith: Some Presuppositions and Implications of the Incarnation is a thought-provoking and insightful book that explores the central event in Christian history and its implications for the Christian faith. It is a must-read for anyone interested in theology, philosophy, or Christian spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.