John Oman New Perspectives
“John Oman New Perspectives” by Adam Hood, published by Paternoster in 2012, offers a comprehensive examination of the life and work of John Oman. This edition, written in English and spanning 241 pages, features contributions from a diverse group of authors, providing a detailed historical account and insights into Oman’s theological perspectives.
Readers will find that the book delves into various aspects of Oman’s thought, including his philosophical influences and theological commitments, particularly regarding Christology. It also explores the pastoral implications of his work, especially in relation to mission. This volume stands out for its thorough investigation of primary sources and its unique approach to understanding Oman’s contributions to Christian theology.
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John Oman: New Perspectives aims to provide new perspectives on the life and work of John Oman. With an impressive list of contributors (Adam Hood, Alan Sell, Fleur Houston, David Thompson, Eric McKimmon, Stephan Bevans, John Hick, John Nightingale and Ashok Chaudari) the volume is unique in a number of ways: it provides a more detailed historical account of Oman’s life and work than that offered before, often drawing on primary sources; it breaks new ground in probing the philosophical hinterland to Oman’s theology; it investigates more thoroughly than heretofore Oman’s theological commitments (for example, in relation to Christology); it examines some of the pastoral and theological implications of Oman’s thought (for instance, in relation to mission).
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