Moving from biblical theology to systematic theology to practical theology, "Work: Theological Foundations and Practical Implications" offers a comprehensive theology of work. With contributions from a variety of leading theologians including Miroslav Volf and Samuel Gregg, this book brings together biblical scholars, ethicists, economists representing a spectrum of theological voices. It will bring a new academic depth to the literature on the theology of work and provide a comprehensive single-volume resource for scholars and students alike.

Moving from biblical theology to systematic theology to practical theology, "Work: Theological Foundations and Practical Implications" offers a comprehensive theology of work.

Loftin, R. Keith

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Foreword: Good News for Work (and Beyond)

1. Work in Christian Perspective: An Introduction

Part 1. Biblical Theology

2. The Creation Narratives and the Original Unity of Work and Worship in the Human Vocation

3. Work as a Blessed Gift in the Prophets and Writings: A Thematic Study with Special Emphasis on Jeremiah 29

4. Labour of Love: The Theology of Work in First and Second Thessalonians

5. Jesus and Character Values in Work

Part 2. Systematic Theology

6. Work as Cooperation with God

7. Be Fruitful and Multiply: Work and Anthropology

8. Work and Sanctification

9. Being God’s People by Working on God’s Mission

10. Work and the New Creation

Part 3. Practical Theology

11. Economics and the Theology of Work

12. The Problem of Meaning and Related Problems: Four Voices in a Pastoral Theology of Work

13. The Marketplace as Common Ground for Serving Others

14. Poverty, Justice, and Work

Afterword

Moving from biblical theology to systematic theology to practical theology, "Work: Theological Foundations and Practical Implications" offers a comprehensive theology of work.   
  
With contributions from a variety of leading theologians including Miroslav Volf and Samuel Gregg, this book brings together biblical scholars, ethicists, economists representing a spectrum of theological voices. It will bring a new academic depth to the literature on the theology of work and provide a comprehensive single-volume resource for scholars and students alike.

• Offers a rare contribution to a burgeoning field of theology of work that is both comprehensive and consciously academic. • Includes contributions from high-profile scholars including Miroslav Volf • An impressive breadth of contributions from across a range of theological perspectives with international appeal.

Moving from biblical theology to systematic theology to practical theology, "Work: Theological Foundations and Practical Implications" offers a comprehensive theology of work. With contributions from a variety of leading theologians including Miroslav Volf and Samuel Gregg, this book brings together biblical scholars, ethicists, economists representing a spectrum of theological voices. It will bring a new academic depth to the literature on the theology of work and provide a comprehensive single-volume resource for scholars and students alike. Contributions include: "Work and the Trinity" (Miroslav Volf) "Work and Anthropology" (Jay Wesley Richards) "Sanctification and Work" (Scott B. Rae) "Economics and the Common Good" (Samuel Gregg)

"I am hugely grateful to Trey Dimsdale and Keith Loftin for taking the initiative to commission such a rich book on such a vital topic from such a formidable and diverse group of scholars across a range of disciplines."

Foreword: Good News for Work (and Beyond) - Mark Greene 1. Work in Christian Perspective: An Introduction - R. Keith Loftin and Trey Dimsdale Part 1: Biblical Theology 2. The Creation Narratives and the Original Unity of Work and Worship in the Human Vocation - John Bergsma 3. Work as a Blessed Gift in the Prophets and Writings: A Thematic Study with Special Emphasis on Jeremiah 29 - Eugene H. Merrill 4. Labour of Love: The Theology of Work in First and Second Thessalonians - John Taylor 5. Jesus and Character Values in Work - Darrell L. Bock Part 2: Systematic Theology 6. Work as Co-operation with God - Miroslav Volf 7. Be Fruitful and Multiply: Work and Anthropology - Jay Wesley Richards 8. Work and Sanctification - Scott B. Rae 9. Being God's People by Working on God's Mission - Greg Forster 10. Work and the New Creation - Darrell T. Cosden Part 3: Practical Theology 11. Economics and the Theology of Work - Jürgen von Hagen 12. The Problem of Meaning and Related Problems: Four Voices in a Pastoral Theology of Work - Chris R. Armstrong 13. The Marketplace as Common Ground for Serving Others - Samuel Gregg 14. Poverty, Justice, and Work - Michael Matheson Miller Afterword Gabriela Urbanova

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