Models of Revelation

by Avery Dulles

Book Overview

In Models of Revelation Avery Dulles explores the doctrine at the very center of Christianity: that Christianity is based on the world of God as given to the church. Following the format of his earlier Models of the Church, Dulles derives five models of character of this much-neglected theme of revelation. He considers revelation as doctrine, as history, as inner experience, as dialectical presence, and as new awareness.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0883448424
• ISBN13: 9780883448427
• Release Date: September 1992
• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Yeah, the thrust is Catholic, but...

...there's still much good information to be had. My theology professor had us write papers explaining why Dulles's portrait of the evanagelical model fell short, but I really don't think it was bad at all, considering the religious orientation of the author. Dulles does an admirable job of portraying the doctrine of revelation from several viewpoints, so this book should come in handy to anyone interested in the nature and thought of revelation.

A Master Teacher!

Avery Dulles takes the untrained reader on a journey through the complex thought processes of a religious scholar, in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step manner. He sets up criteria and begins building five philosophies or models of revelation theology that are most commonly embraced by Christians today. These models serve as a great eye-opening tool in the final compare-and-contrast stage of his analysis. Perhaps more fascinating, Dulles expands his search to include specific historical periods, so that the reader gets a better understanding of how theological thought evolves and changes, as one generation of Christian believers builds on the knowledge or misconceptions of the past, and how meaningful dialogue with historians, scientists and other religious groups have enhanced our traditions and affirmed our convictions. This book represents a rare opportunity for one of the laity to peer into the mind of a great theologian. One can not help but be impressed.