Christian consolation and theology's task today

Rebekah Ann Lamb; Joanna Leidenhag

doi:10.15664/tis.v28i1.2181

Christian consolation and theology's task today

Rebekah Ann Lamb, Joanna Leidenhag (Editor)

School of Divinity

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Abstract

Framed by Isaiah 41, this article proposes a theology of consolation which does not seek to dismiss or minimize the reality of suffering. Instead, the centrality of the cross in Christian theology dignifies human experiences of suffering, frailty and even mortality, such as those that face us in a time of COVID-19. And yet, because the crucifixion births resurrection, Christian consolation can offer more than dignity and understanding, it also offers real hope and meaning in and through suffering.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	17-22
Journal	Theology in Scotland
Volume	28
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.15664/tis.v28i1.2181
Publication status	Published - 9 Mar 2021

Keywords

Consolation
Science of the Cross
Joseph Ratzinger
Julian Carron
Pandemic

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