Embodied souls, ensouled bodies
an exercise in Christological anthropology and its significance …
Marc Cortez
243 pages | ~7 hrs
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an exercise in Christological anthropology and its significance for the mind/body debate
By Marc Cortez
Marc Cortez invites readers into a profound exploration of what it means to be fully human, bridging the ancient wisdom of Christian theology with contemporary insights about the mind and body. Drawing from the influential work of theologian Karl Barth, this thoughtful examination reveals how understanding Jesus Christ becomes the key to unlocking the mysteries of human nature itself.
The journey unfolds in two complementary movements. First, Cortez illuminates Barth's revolutionary approach to understanding humanity, demonstrating how placing Christ at the center transforms our entire perspective on what makes us who we are. This foundation opens new pathways for meaningful dialogue between theology and modern philosophy, particularly regarding the age-old question of how our physical and spiritual dimensions relate to one another.
The second portion applies these theological insights to evaluate current theories about the mind-body relationship. Cortez carefully examines both nonreductive physicalism and holistic dualism, testing each approach against the standard of christological adequacy. Rather than dismissing either scientific or spiritual perspectives, he seeks to discern which frameworks best honor the full complexity of human existence.
This scholarly yet accessible work offers readers a fresh lens for understanding themselves as integrated beings, neither purely physical nor merely spiritual, but wonderfully complex creatures designed for relationship with the divine. For those seeking deeper insight into the nature of human identity and spiritual embodiment, Cortez provides a thoughtful roadmap for navigating these essential questions.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Leib-Seele-Problem
- ✓ Explore Barth, karl, 1886-1968
- ✓ Explore Ontologie
- ✓ Explore Person and offices
- ✓ Explore Theologische Anthropologie
- ✓ Explore Theological anthropolgy
- ✓ Explore Jesus christ, person and offices
- ✓ Explore Christology
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Details
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- T & T Clark
- ISBN-13
- 9780567033680
- ISBN-10
- 0567033686
- Pages
- 243
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BT203.C67 2008
