The dynamics of human life in the Bible: receptivity and power
"In The Dynamics of Human Life in the Bible: Receptivity and Power, Martin J. Buss describes the dynamics of human life that are encouraged in the Bible and how biblical guidance compares with other religious traditions. The dynamics include both receptivity ("from" another) and power...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham Boulder New York London
Lexington Books
[2022]
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| In: | Year: 2022 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Bible
/ Life
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| IxTheo Classification: | HA Bible |
| Further subjects: | B
Life
Biblical teaching
B Ethics Biblical teaching B Conduct of life Biblical teaching |
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| Parallel Edition: | Erscheint auch als: 9781793647009 |
| Summary: | "In The Dynamics of Human Life in the Bible: Receptivity and Power, Martin J. Buss describes the dynamics of human life that are encouraged in the Bible and how biblical guidance compares with other religious traditions. The dynamics include both receptivity ("from" another) and power ("for" or "over" another), often in combination ("with" another). For example, love joins receptive cognition of worth with energetic support. Receptivity, the only way to deal with fundamental values, seeks material and religious benefits and is the human side of revelation and salvation. Public acknowledgement strengthens divine influence. Furthermore, receptivity accepts challenges. These include individual and social growth and semi-identification with others, which has societal rather than concrete individual consequences. Power is crucial in legal remedies and penalties. Life with others is important in practical "wisdom" and in Christian "mutual love." Buss finds that biblical directives parallel those of non-Christian religious traditions. This situation is in line with biblical views of general revelation and developments in history"-- |
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| ISBN: | 1793646996 |