History as a theological issue. / / Nico T. Bakker; translated by Martin Kessler.

• VerfasserIn: Bakker, Nicolaas Tjepko, 1934-
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden, Netherlands : : Deo Pub.,, 2000.
• Year of Publication: 2000
• Language: English; Dutch
• Series: Theological seminar series ; 2; Theological Seminar Series 2.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource.

These days no one believes in the redemptive essence of history (Lyotard). The individual of today lives without culture, history, social engagement and moral norms (Lasch). It is in this intellectual climate that History as a Theological Issue has been written. Nico Bakker analyses seminal conceptions of history from the past and from our day, and compares them with the newest notions of history in biblical and systematic theology. In so doing he engages in conversation with thinkers from Augustine to Popper, along with many others. His thinking is informed in particular by the work of Barth, Pannenberg, and the Dutch reformed theologians Miskotte and Breukelman. Of central significance is his ability to apply basic theological notions to culture. In this way he connects the present-day crisis of culture with the permanent alienation of church and Christianity from its own origins in the scriptures. Now that since the 1950s a new awareness structure is beginning to emerge (Gebser), the author considers that theology is in need of a radical rethink. History as a Theological Issue is written primarily for theologians, historians, biblical critics and philosophers of religion and is recommended reading for all who are seriously interested in the present-day crisis of culture and in the widespread alienation from the Bible, Church and Christianity.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Material -- Preface -- Introduction -- The Macro History -- The Minor Course of Events -- According to Nature -- According to the Torah -- Under the Spell of History -- The Tiger’s Leap of the Word -- History as Revelation -- The Turning of the Times -- Talk of History -- Works Cited -- Index of Names -- Index of Subjects.