The Dynamics of Human Life in the Bible
eBook - PDF

The Dynamics of Human Life in the Bible

Receptivity and Power

  1. 193 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Dynamics of Human Life in the Bible

Receptivity and Power

About this book

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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Information

Publisher
Lexington Books
Year
2022
Edition
1
eBook ISBN
9781978773417
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Biblical Studies

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Introduction
  8. Chapter 1: Basic Perspectives on Reality
  9. Chapter 2: Receiving Benefits in the Hebrew Bible
  10. Chapter 3: Challenges: Major Issues
  11. Chapter 4: Positively Good Social Life
  12. Chapter 5: Remedial Actions in the Hebrew Bible
  13. Chapter 6: Defense of Communal Integrity
  14. Chapter 7: Rituals
  15. Chapter 8: Advice about Flourishing with Others: Proverbs
  16. Chapter 9: Realistic Assessments of Life
  17. Chapter 10: The Background of the Christian Testament
  18. Chapter 11: Receiving Benefits in the Christian Testament
  19. Chapter 12: Receiving Challenges in the Christian Testament
  20. Summarizing Observations
  21. Bibliography
  22. Index
  23. About the Author

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