Bøker av SJ O'Collins

Drawing on the work of sociologists, O'Collins breaks new ground in the theology of tradition. He illustrates the all-pervasive presence of traditions and presents the risen Christ as the tradition.

Message and Meaning

This book anchors its study of inspiration firmly in the Scriptures and examines the inspired nature of the Bible and its inspiring impact.

At a time when many more students around the world are taking courses and seminars in theology and religious studies, some can be confused about the meaning of basic and even very important theological terms. To help relieve this situation, the dictionary identifies and clarifies a thousand central terms, providing necessary information about their origin, the history of their usage, and their place in the story of Christianity. Fresh in its language and ecumenical in its style, this dictionary has already proved itself a valuable resource for thousands of students and teachers of theology and religious studies. The third, enlarged edition adds some further entries, updates other entries, includes two timelines, and indicates some essential bibliographical resources (both printed and online). Highlights: - Shorter and more accessible than larger theological dictionaries and encyclopedias that often run to many volumes - Balanced and ecumenical in perspective - Offers essential and up to date information on Eastern Christianity - Includes essential information from the Bible and the history of Christianity - Includes some of the very latest information and "breaking news" in theology +

Gerald O'Collins examines in depth and at length what the Old Testament and the New Testament hold about the salvation of God's 'other peoples', a strong and lasting theme in the Bible. Concluding with chapters on the role of Jesus for the salvation of the whole world, Salvation for All complements the author's recent Jesus Our Redeemer.

A new edition of Gerald O'Collins clear, balanced, and accessible guide to systematic Christology. Tackling the key theological questions at the heart of the Christian Faith, O'Collins draws on developments in recent scholarship to fully update his account.