Repentance in Christian theology / [print]
Mark J. Boda and Gordon T. Smith, editors.
- Collegeville, Minnesota : Liturgical Press, (c)2006.
- xviii, 425 pages ; 23 cm.
"A Michael Glazier book."
Introduction: Creating space for a theological conversation Canonical texts -- Renewal in heart, word, and deed : repentance in the Torah Repentance in the former prophets Penitence and repentance in the Epistles Historical perspectives -- Penitence in early Christianity in its historical and theological setting : trajectories from eastern and western sources Private confession in the German Reformation Theological traditions -- "Life in abundance" : Eastern Orthodox perspectives on repentance and confession Life as a holy penitent : the Catholic call to conversion A confessing faith : assent and penitence in the Reformation traditions of Luther, Calvin, and Bucer The penitential : an evangelical perspective Yielding to the spirit : a Pentecostal understanding of penitence Middle eastern perspectives and expressions of Christian repentance/penitence Penitence as practiced in African/African American Christian spirituality Reflection -- The summons to new life : a reflection Implications of this book's insights for liturgical practices Conclusion: The jolly penitent : religious leadership and the practice of confession Mark J. Boda -- Mark J. Boda -- Terence E. Fretheim -- "Turn back, o people" : repentance in the latter prophets Carol J. Dempsey -- "May your eyes be open and your ears attentive" : a study of penance and penitence in the writings Richard J. Bautch -- "Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand" : repentance in the Synoptic Gospels and Acts Guy Dale Nave, Jr -- "And I shall heal them" : repentance, turning, and penitence in the Johannine writings Edith M. Humphrey -- Stanley E. Porter -- Cornelia B. Horn -- Ronald K. Rittgers -- John Chryssavgis -- Ralph Del Colle -- Andrew Purves -- Gordon T. Smith -- Cheryl Bridges Johns -- Wafik Wahba -- Michael Battle -- Walter Brueggemann -- Marva J. Dawn -- Gordon T. Smith.