Human being - being human : a theological anthropology in biblical, historical, and ecumenical perspective /
Billy Kristanto.
- Berlin : Peterlang Pub, 2020.
- 288 p. ; 23 cm.
- International Theology ; 20 .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1 Human Being as a Part of God's Creation 1.1 Criteria of Truth for a Theological Anthropology 1.2 The Insignificance of Human Beings 1.3 The Significance of Human Beings 1.4 Human Beings and the Law 1.5 Human Beings and the Glory of God 2 The Constitution of Human Being 2.1 Body, Soul, and Spirit 2.2 The Soul and Its Faculties 2.3 Heart and Conscience 2.4 The Human Freedom 2.5 The Human Self and the Idea of Personhood 3 True Humanity : Imago Dei 3.1 The Substantive, Relational, and Functional Understanding 3.2 Imago Trinitatis 3.3 Imago Christi 3.4 Imago Spiritus Sancti 3.5 Human Beings as Male and Female 4 What Is Sin? 4.1 The Fall: God as Imago Hominis 4.2 Original Sin 4.3 Sin and Free Will 4.4 The Nature of Sin 4.5 Vices and the Seven Deadly Sins 5 On Being Human 5.1 Four Cardinal Virtues 5.2 Faith, Hope, and Love 5.3 The Fruit of the Spirit
The book explores classical topics in theological anthropology from the perspectives of Reformed, Lutheran, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox traditions. It highlights the diversity—and at times, apparent tensions—among these theological perspectives, all of which remain within the bounds of God's word. In this compelling work, Kristanto offers insights into biblical concepts, draws on his extensive research in the history of theology, and addresses contemporary intellectual challenges. By weaving these elements together in a highly accessible manner, Kristanto effectively demonstrates the continued relevance of the biblical understanding of humanity for both the Church and society.