God images, ethical effects and the responsibility of Systematic Theology

God images, ethical effects and the responsibility of Systematic Theology

This article registers an important shift that is occurring in contemporary theistic reflection: greater sensitivity to the function of God images, and the consequent ethical impacts. Three texts by Gunton, Johnson and McFague are discussed that exemplify this focus in an emphatic way. From this tre...

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Published in:Acta theologica Vol. 28; no. 2; pp. 146 - 164
Main Author: Venter, R.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Bloemfontein University of the Free State 01-12-2008
University of the Free State Faculty of Theology
Subjects:
Causality
Colin E. Gunton
Elizabeth A. Johnson
Ethics
Etiek
God images
Godsbeelde
Norms
Sallie McFague
Sistematiese Teologie
Systematic Theology
Theology
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Summary:This article registers an important shift that is occurring in contemporary theistic reflection: greater sensitivity to the function of God images, and the consequent ethical impacts. Three texts by Gunton, Johnson and McFague are discussed that exemplify this focus in an emphatic way. From this treatment the implications for Systematic Theology crystallise clearly. The rest of the article entails an exploration of the dynamics of the causal relationship between a specific God image and its corresponding effect. The ramifications for the task and responsibility of Systematic Theology are identified and in conclusion some normative guidelines are suggested.
ISSN:1015-8758
2309-9089