Monotheism and creation / David Cheetham.
| Author/creator | Cheetham, David author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2025. |
| Copyright Date | ©2025 |
| Description | 52 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Other title | Out of nothing |
| Series | Cambridge elements. Elements in religion and monotheism Cambridge elements. Elements in religion and monotheism. ^A1418187 |
| Contents | Why talk about creation? -- Creator and world -- Createdness. |
| Abstract | "This Element discusses the idea of creation ex nihilo as an expression of monotheistic belief mainly with reference to Jewish and Christian traditions. It outlines the philosophical and theological discussion about monotheism and creation, considering key historical figures such as Philo, Irenaeus, Augustine, and Aquinas as well as contemporary thinkers. It reviews key topics such as divine sovereignty, the goodness of creation, pantheism, process, and feminist thinking on creation. It argues for creation ex nihilo over other models. In particular, it examines the notion of 'creaturehood' as an overlooked and under-developed dimension in contemporary debates about the relationship between created humanity and the one God. The doctrine of creation does not just address the question of origins, it also serves to affirm the finite or immanent aspects of life." -- Publisher, page four of cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 47-52). |
| ISBN | 9781009357418 |
| ISBN | 1009571710 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9781009571715 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1009357417 (paperback) |
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