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Title: The Joy of Being Wrong: Original Sin Through Easter Eyes by James Alison, Sebastian Moore ISBN: 0824516761 Publisher: Crossroad/Herder & Herder Pub. Date: March, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $27.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 5
Rating: 5
Summary: Totally intriguing
Comment: I would begin with a word of caution - this is extremely deep, intense reading, not a devotional book (as "Easter eyes" might be taken to imply.) It is a work where one must read each paragraph carefully, often more than once, to receive the full impact. In doing so, one may see its clear brilliance.
Allison's exploration of original sin is especially striking because he re-interprets this doctrine as taking its meaning from the resurrection. He lays his groundwork by explaining concepts set forth by Rene Girard, then applies this to Christology and soteriology, moving on to explore much of human nature and how theologians of past eras have dealt with similar approaches. I do not wish to expound, not wanting to spoil the material for new readers, but his treatment of the topic had me nearly shouting "Eureka!" every ten pages or so. It is a highly useful work, not only for those specifically interested in theological anthropology, but to anyone wishing a clearer picture of the human condition and relation to God.
This is not a book for a brief meditation or weekend retreat, but, for those interested in an enlightening, original, in depth study, it is quite amazing. The blend of scholarship and insight is a rare treat.
Rating: 5
Summary: Girard applied to theology
Comment: René Girard has been called the Copernicus of the human sciences, but up till now his popularity among social scientists is limited. In order to experience how well Girard's mimetology works in different scientific areas, we are in need of theorists who attempt to apply Girard's ideas to theology, psychology, literary sciences and so on. James Alison is some one who does so in the area of biblical exegesis. Alison's is a very thorough work, eloquent in its argument and truthful to the spirit of Girard's main ideas.
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Title: Faith Beyond Resentment: Fragments Catholic and Gay by James Alison ISBN: 0824519221 Publisher: Crossroad/Herder & Herder Pub. Date: October, 2001 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Raising Abel: The Recovery of Eschatological Imagination by James Alison ISBN: 082451565X Publisher: Crossroad/Herder & Herder Pub. Date: 2000 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Knowing Jesus by James Alison ISBN: 0281052220 Publisher: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge Pub. Date: 1998 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: Cross Purposes: The Violent Grammar of Christian Atonement by Anthony Bartlett ISBN: 1563383365 Publisher: Trinity Press International Pub. Date: May, 2001 List Price(USD): $30.00 |
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Title: I See Satan Fall Like Lightning by Rene Girard, James G. Williams ISBN: 1570753199 Publisher: Orbis Books Pub. Date: April, 2001 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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