Between 2001 and 2010, as president of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity and chairman of. Jan 20, 2009 buy the god of jesus christ by kasper, walter isbn. Our pluralistic society is fine in accepting a general notion of god, but cringes at a god. 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. Cardinal walter kasper was president of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity. Kasper himself presents four previously unpublished texts.
The gospel of jesus christ collected works of walter kasper. Using admittedly polemical language, he calls for a theological theology which makes the explanation of the confession of the triune god its first priority. Here at last is a reissue of kasper s major work with a brilliant new introduction surveying recent developments in christology. The god of jesus christ new edition by walter kasper. Cardinal walter kasper rome, feast of christs ascension translated by. Jesus family tree jesus family tree seeing god, s faithfulness in the genealogy of christ. 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. 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. 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.
Looking at the dozens of names listed in jesus genealogy can be quite overwhelming. It is the purpose of this booklet to prove from the scripture that jesus christ is god. 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. 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 in continuity and discontinuity 110. 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. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Seminary studies analyses are never simplistic, yet the. Bloomsbury publishing, mar 1, 2012 religion 448 pages. 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. Here the author seeks to take up the results of nt scholarship in order to develop a. Mikolaski, some reflections on the christian doctrine of god, the evangelical quarterly. Christ himself invites his disciples both ancient and modern to study him. Jc walter kasper, jesus the christ, burns and oates ltd, uk, 1976.
The god of jesus christ by walter kasper, cardinal alibris. This may also be described as a work of christian serenity, but one which is not indifferent to current problems. Among recent theological works on jesus christ, this is the outstanding contribution. 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. Kasper refuses to play off chalcedon against jesus own history. 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. A study of the messiah and his mission according to the holy scriptures both ancient and modern is a 1915 book by james e. The god of jesus christ, book by walter kasper paperback. The doctrine of the trinity according to karl rahner researched and written by. They seek to open up the gospel of jesus christ in a way that is intelligible to todays readers. Kasper brilliantly synthesises biblical, philosophical and traditional material.
It is crucial to know whether he was merely a good man, gifted teacher, and miracleworker or the very god incarnate. And why shouldnt he be the perfect revelation for he had been with the father from all eternity john 16. We have posted on this topic before, but the issue is so serious that it really bears repeating. Biblical support for jesus christ being god the topic of jesus deity has come under scrutiny by many in this day and age. He said that jesus would take away the sins of all men and women who believed in him as their saviour. 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. 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. 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. The unity of the person of jesus christ as the godman. It is intended primarily for students of theology, but kasper.
Most critical doctrines in the christian faith revolve around the answer to the question, who was jesus christ. Using admittedly polemical language, he calls for a theological. Jesus is one of the most remarkable figures in history. Buy god of jesus christ by walter kasper in paperback format at koorong 0824507770. It is intended primarily for students of theology, but kasper also addresses. He uses many scriptures which you will want to take time to work. Walter kasper s response to modern atheism download. 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. Contains writings from three different stages of cardinal walter kaspers theological journey. Apr 30, 2018 the book also provides a solid theological basis for preaching.
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. A german by birth, he spends much time lecturing and giving conferences in the englishspeaking world. Walter kaspers religious quest for jesus christ glenn. A rich and insightful overview of the christian belief in jesus, his life, his teaching and the meaning of jesus today. He also promised them that he would eventually remove the curse of sin.
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Achetez neuf ou doccasion the god of jesus christ kasper, walter livres passer au contenu principal. 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. 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. Jesus christ the son of god when adam and eve sinned, god punished them.
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. Revela tionally, the resurrection is gods definitive selfdisclosure which gathers. He shows what the message of the early church was the resurrection of jesus christ. God is as father, son, and holy spirit, three and one. 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.
God promised, in the old testament, that he would do this through his son, jesus christ. The god of jesus christ by walter kasper, paperback. The tubingen systematic theologian walter kasper has written a. On this subject see walter kasper, the god of jesus christ new york. 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. Cardinal kasper is a distinguished theologian who was a colleague of cardinal ratzinger, karl rahner, and hans kung at the universities of m. This is the very heart of christianity, but it is so often shrouded in a silence born of perplexity.
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 doctrine of the trinity researched and written by. 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. In this way id like to help make jesus the christ remain useful in the changed. Most anglicans associate cardinal walter kasper with his work as a christian ecumenist. 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. Here at last is a reissue of kasper s major work with. 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. Jacques maritain considers the intuitive or prephilosophic approach and. Buy the paperback book the god of jesus christ by walter kasper at indigo. 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.
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. An introduction to the faith, surpassing all knowledge, and an original essay on evangelization, new evange. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Walter cardinal kasper describes this book as a strong plea to make the god question once again the fundamental theological question. Walter kasper on the uniqueness of jesus mediation. Walter kasper is a gentle giant within the catholic community. 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. The trinitarian mystery of god establishment of the doctrine of the trinity exposition of the doctrine of the trinity. Cardinal walter kasper is undoubtedly a major figure in the church today, standing tall among. The problem of jesus titles messiah, son of man, son of god 92 v. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The god of jesus christ by walter kasper goodreads. Buy the god of jesus christ by walter kasper, cardinal online at alibris. 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.
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Walter kasper brings to light the religious quest for jesus christ in a secular, historical world. In christ s full humanity the mystery of the meaning of being human is solved once and for all. In his book the god of jesus christ, kasper concluded that what jesus effected was to give suffering eternal import, the import of love. Kasper is a master synthesiser, and his display of erudition alone makes this book a. 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. 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. Please read our short guide how to send a book to kindle. It is the fruit of the deep peace that all men can gain from contemplation of jesus the christ. Moreover i appreciated the novel of dan brown entitledda vinci code. 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. The god of jesus christ by walter kasper, paperback barnes. Kasper s theology of revelation culminates in christology.
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