The cross in our context : Jesus and the suffering world /

Hall, Douglas John, 1928-

The cross in our context : Jesus and the suffering world / - Minneapolis : Fortress Press, ©2003. - x, 274 Pages. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-255) and index.

What is the theology of the cross? -- Theology of the cross as contextual theology -- Engaging the world -- The crucified God -- The grandeur and misery of the human being -- Jesus Christ, and Him crucified -- The church and the cross -- The theology of the cross and the crisis of Christendom -- On being Christian today -- God's reign, creation's future.

0800635817 (alk. paper)

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Jesus Christ--Crucifixion.


Holy Cross.
Suffering of God.
Theology, Doctrinal--North America.
Suffering--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Christianity and culture.

BT453 / .H27 2003 BT453 / .H27 2003