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Towards a theological understanding of history.

Title
Towards a theological understanding of history.
Author
Rust, E. C. (Eric Charles), 1910-1991.
Publication
New York, Oxford University Press, 1963.

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Description
xi, 292 pages; 21 cm
Subject
  • History > Philosophy
  • Geschiedfilosofie
  • Theologie
  • Bijbelse geschiedenis
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (p. 267-281) Bibliography: p. 283-287.
Contents
Part 1: History and metahistory -- revelation and reason: 1. The enigma of history -- 2. History as a process of nature -- 3. The cult of progress and Utopian illusions -- 4. History and the eternal order -- 5. Religion, myth and history -- Part 2: History and salvation history: 6. Secular history and fallen man -- 7. Secular history -- providence and judgment -- 8. Salvation history -- the mighty act in Christ -- 9. Salvation history in the eternal order -- 10. Salvation history and the church -- Epilogue: the final consummation and its symbols -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
LCCN
63017738
OCLC
  • ocm00305593
  • 305593
  • SCSB-581346
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library