In dialogue with a range of post-enlightenment critiques of Christian theologies regarding sacrificial love, Asle Eikrem presents an unconventional systematic approach to this multi-layered and complex theological topic. From Hegel to prominent 20th century theologians, from feminist theologies to postmodern philosophers, this volume engages in a critical conversation with a host of different voices on all the classical topics in theology (creation, trinity, incarnation, atonement, sin, faith, sacraments, and eschatology), also providing a moral and socio-historical vision for Christian living. The result is a unique appraisal of the significance that the life and death of Jesus holds for the world today.
Preface
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Theologies of sacrifice ??? a historical overview
Chapter 3
Modern critiques, recent developments and prevailing challenges
Chapter 4
Sacrificial love and the problem of sacred violence
Chapter 5
God and sacred bloodshed
Chapter 6
God, death and the Trinitarian logic of self-giving
Chapter 7
God and sacred exclusion/inclusion
Chapter 8
Theodicy ??? the radical nature of the problem of violence
Chapter 9
The love Through Which God Truly Loves Humanity
Chapter 10
The Love Through Which Humanity Truly Loves God
Chapter 11
Self-sacrificial Love as the Love Through Which We Sometimes Love Each Other
Chapter 12
The Monotony of Sacrifice - No End in View?
References
Index
Asle Eikremis Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at MF Norwegian School of Theology, Norway.
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