Who We Are

Our Dignity as Human: A Neo-Evangelical Theology

By: Marguerite Shuster

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This timely theology of humankind gives an evangelical and Reformed perspective on what it means for us to be created in the image of God and shows how this image relates to contemporary problems of racism, sexuality, and our relationship to the natural world.

The second volume in the late Paul Jewett's planned multivolume systematic theology &; which began with God, Creation, and Revelation &; this work brings solid biblical and theological scholarship to bear on the Christian doctrine of humankind, showing that our unique dignity as human beings is to have been created to live our lives before God, in loving responsibility toward God and other people. Excellent doctrinal sermons by Marguerite Shuster demonstrate how theological and practical aspects of the doctrine of humankind might be preached in local congregations.

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Editor's Preface	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 3
Humankind in Space and Time	p. 3
Humanity and Mechanistic Reductionism	p. 7
"Who Are We?" -- A Sermon	p. 11
Humanity Viewed as Fellowship with God and Neighbor	p. 16
Humanity Viewed as Individual Selves	p. 23
On Being Human: A Christian Perspective	p. 26
Introduction	p. 26
On Persons and Personalities	p. 29
Human Nature on Its Material Side: Our Existence in the Body	p. 30
Human Nature on Its Immaterial Side: Our Transcendence of the Body	p. 35
Introduction	p. 35
Soul and Spirit	p. 36
Addendum: Concerning Trichotomy	p. 44
"Well-being" -- A Sermon	p. 47
Humankind: The Image and Likeness of God	p. 53
Introduction	p. 53
The Reliquiae (Relics, Remnants) of the Image	p. 58
The Meaning of the Image as Given in Creation: Human Self-Transcendence	p. 59
Introduction	p. 59
Memory	p. 63
Self-Transcendence and Reason	p. 64
First Addendum: The Retarded and the Gifted	p. 67
Second Addendum: Concerning Humor	p. 69
Self-Transcendence and Will	p. 72
Freedom or Mechanism? A Further Comment	p. 76
Self-Transcendence and Conscience	p. 77
Introduction	p. 77
The Biblical Data	p. 79
Conclusion	p. 82
Addendum: Conscience and the Moral Absolute	p. 84
"Conscience" -- A Sermon	p. 90
The Image and the Sense of the Beautiful	p. 96
Human Dignity and Racial Prejudice	p. 100
Introduction	p. 100
Racism: Its Essence and Its Effects	p. 103
A Concluding Word	p. 119
Addendum: Concerning Capital Punishment	p. 122
The Image and Sexual Polarity: "Male and Female He Created Them"	p. 131
Introduction	p. 131
The Man-Woman Relationship	p. 136
Introduction	p. 136
Paul and the Hierarchical View of the Man-Woman Relationship	p. 138
The Hierarchical View of the Man-Woman Relationship Elaborated and Defended	p. 142
Other Scriptures Bearing on the Man-Woman Relationship	p. 149
Introduction	p. 149
Jesus and Women	p. 150
The Pauline Argument Revisited	p. 154
An Analysis of the Second Creation Narrative	p. 158
The Man-Woman Relationship Viewed as a Partnership of Equals	p. 162
Introduction	p. 162
Sexual Complementarity and Wifely Submission	p. 164
The Magna Carta of Humanity: Galatians 3:28	p. 166
Conclusion	p. 170
Addendum: Misogyny in Pagan and Christian Thought	p. 173
The Mystery of Human Sexuality: A Brief Comment	p. 176
Excursus: The Eternal Feminine	p. 179
"Something Fitting" -- A Sermon	p. 184
Sex, Love, and Marriage	p. 190
Introduction	p. 190
Sex as Erotic Passion	p. 192
Romantic Love	p. 198
Some Historical and Theological Observations	p. 198
Concerning the Song of Songs	p. 205
Addendum: A Cheer for Heloise	p. 209
The Covenant of Marriage	p. 214
The Volitional Nature of the Marriage Bond (Vinculum Matrimonii)	p. 214
Excursus: The Celibate Life	p. 218
Further Comment on the Marriage Relationship	p. 222
The Personal Quality of the One-Flesh Union	p. 222
Excursus: Marriage Viewed as a Sacrament	p. 222
The Blessings of Marriage (Bona Matrimonii)	p. 228
Marriage and the Gift of New Life	p. 231
Introduction	p. 231
Induced Conception	p. 232
Birth Control	p. 236
Abortion: A Question of Life and Death	p. 240
Introduction	p. 240
Concerning Slogans and Moral Simplicities	p. 243
The Biblical Data	p. 245
Soul and Fetus: A Theological Comment	p. 247
Abortion and Women's Rights	p. 252
Conclusion	p. 254
Fidelity Within the Marriage Bond	p. 255
First Addendum: Monogamy and Polygamy	p. 259
Second Addendum: Sex and Sin	p. 262
Marriage as Institution: The Wedding	p. 266
Addendum: Arranged Marriages	p. 270
Divorce: The Dissolution of the Marriage Bond	p. 273
Introduction	p. 273
Marriage, Divorce, and the Divine Will	p. 276
Conclusion	p. 283
Concerning Homosexuality: An Extended Addendum	p. 290
Introduction	p. 290
The Traditional Case Against Homosexuality in the Teaching of the Church	p. 292
The Traditional Attitude Shown Toward Homosexuality in the Life of the Church (and in Society)	p. 297
The Contemporary Case for Homosexuality	p. 307
Concerning the Distinction Between Sexual Orientation and Sexual Behavior	p. 307
Concerning Civil Rights and Medical Opinions	p. 310
The Church and the Contemporary Case for Homosexuality	p. 313
Sexual Orientation and Sexual Behavior Revisited	p. 315
The Biblical Witness with Respect to Homosexuality	p. 318
Genesis 19	p. 318
Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13	p. 319
Romans 1:26-27	p. 320
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and 1 Timothy 1:10	p. 324
The Attempt to Find a Positive Biblical Word on Homosexuality	p. 326
Attempted Solutions	p. 330
Change of Orientation	p. 331
Committed Homosexual Relationships	p. 336
Celibacy	p. 342
A "Conclusion" of Sorts	p. 347
The Divine Image and the Dominion of Humankind	p. 351
Introduction	p. 351
The Rise of Civilization and Technology	p. 357
Introduction	p. 357
Cain and Civilization	p. 359
Babel, Science, and Technology	p. 365
Excursus: The Mystery of Life and Evolution	p. 376
The Ecological Crisis	p. 392
Introduction	p. 392
Particular Ecological Problems	p. 394
Pollution	p. 394
Habitat Destruction and the Loss of Species	p. 399
Population Growth and Hunger	p. 402
Exhaustion of Resources	p. 406
Economic and Justice Issues	p. 408
Technological Possibilities and Risks	p. 418
Nuclear Power	p. 419
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology	p. 425
Conclusion	p. 437
The Recalcitrant and Interlocking Nature of the Problems	p. 438
A Modest Exercise of Dominion	p. 445
Introduction	p. 445
Stewardship	p. 447
Love of Neighbor	p. 452
The Value of Beauty, Gratitude, and Contentment	p. 457
A View to God's Future	p. 461
"A Wider Sympathy" -- A Sermon	p. 466
Index of Subjects	p. 473
Index of Names	p. 477
Index of Scripture References	p. 481
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