Nicholas Lash was een Engelse rooms-katholieke theoloog en auteur van talrijke theologische boeken, bekend om zijn briljante en fantasierijke benadering van theologie. Zijn werk bepleitte open debat over belangrijke kwesties binnen zijn traditie, waaronder de wijding van vrouwen, en bekritiseerde onbevreesd autoritaire praktijken. Zijn inzichten sierden regelmatig de pagina's van The Tablet, waar hij een vaste medewerker was. Lash was een toegewijde katholiek die zich ook sterk maakte voor intellectuele vrijheid en open dialoog.
Exploring the trinitarian dynamic of reality, this work delves into the complexities of the Christian creed, offering insights for readers seeking a profound comprehension of these theological concepts. Nicholas Lash invites contemplation on the relationships within the Trinity and their implications for understanding faith and existence.
The common view that 'religion' is something quite separate from politics, art, science, law and economics is one that is peculiar to modern Western culture. In this book Professor Lash argues that we should begin to question seriously that viewpoint: the modern world is ending and we are now in a position to discover new forms of ancient wisdom, which have been obscured from view. These essays explore this idea in a number of directions, examining the dialogue between theology and science, the secularity of Western culture and questions of Christian hope. Part One examines the dialogue between Christianity and Hinduism, while Part Two considers the relations between theology and science, the secularity of Western culture, and questions of Christian hope, or eschatology.
Exploring the intersection of Christian doctrine and contemporary culture, the book addresses key issues such as globalization, language crises, and the world's suffering. Nicholas Lash delves into how the concepts of God as Spirit, Word, and Father resonate with modern predicaments. Through chapters that tackle these themes, he invites readers to reflect on the relevance of faith in today's chaotic landscape, emphasizing the importance of holiness, meaningful dialogue, and the necessity of silence in understanding our spiritual and existential challenges.
Nicholas Lash has crafted a reflection on the trinitarian dynamic of reality for those who seek a deeper understanding of the creed.