THE HOPE OF HAPPINESS, a sketch for a Christian humanism

Oppenheimer, Helen

This work is intended as a resource for undergraduates, theological students, and general readers who are interested in matters of ethics and theodicy. The author's starting point is that creation, divine or human, involves ethical resonsibility. If there is a God who made the universe, God is resonsible for what the universe is like. What right had God to create a world like this, full of troubles as well as glories? Is it ethical to worship the Creator? These questions, and the belief that human beings are created for God's good purpose, lead straight to an examination of the problem of evil. As Oppenheimer sees it, theodicies generally over-reach themselves. A more modest approach is to consider what we mean by calling any creation good, human or divine, in the hope that human and divine creation may shed light on one another. The value of creation is recognised in the kind of love which strives to bring something satisfying and maybe wonderful into existence, sometimes at great cost: the best may, at last, emerge from the worst. A consideration of the paradox of tragedy develops a notion of things "having come right" and of "making good", which draws together ideas of human and divine creation, and which includes, but also transcends, moral value.

Making Good: Creation, Tragedy and Hope

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd

This is a lifetimes's collection of pieces of poetry and prose which have encouraged one Christian and which might encourage others. Its title comes from a sentence of Thomas Traherne. The entries range from the light-hearted to the serious and inspiring; and they could be sampled, used for reference, or read straight through to inspire and encourage. It was divided into themed sections: faith, creation, human creatures, the mercy people need, the grace given to them, dying, rising.

Profitable Wonders

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

SCM Press

Incarnation and immanence (The Library of practical theology)

Religion & Spirituality

Hodder and Stoughton

Shows a variety of the poet's drawings and costume designs, and discusses their significance in terms of his poetry

Lorca: The Drawings, Their Relation to the Poet's Life and Work

Arts & Photography

Franklin Watts

Organised in three sections; Believing, Belonging and Behaving, this work is based on lectures and talks by Lady Helen Oppenheimer on the philosophy of religion.

Christian Faith for Handing On

Christian Books & Bibles

Lutterworth Press

A realistic, straight-forward approach to exploring one's faith and doubts, and talking with the next generation about important spiritual issues. A child's spiritual pilgrimage begins from the earliest moments of life and is shaped by the significant adults in the child's ever-expanding world. Yet often adults have an inadequate or unclear understanding of their faith, and are unsure how to impart their own Christian beliefs to their children in a credible and meaningful way. Oppenheimer offers guidance for adults who seek ways, for themselves and for their children, to "live with the questions" with a faithful openness and deep sincerity. She presents the possibilities for adults to "become as little children" in their faith, without naivete, and for children to "grow in wisdom and stature," without the need for dogmatic certainties. An encouraging book for those who face the challenge of living out the Christian commitment--of maintaining the balance of being true to Christ while being true to one's self and one's children.

Helping Children Find God: A Book for Parents, Teachers, and Clergy

CHURCH PUBLISHING INC

Shows a variety of the poet's drawings and costume designs, and discusses their significance in terms of his poetry

Lorca, the drawings: Their relation to the poet's life and work

Herbert Press

The Hope of Heaven: What Happens When We Die?

Cowley Pubns

These essays from a variety of authors address issues of sexuality in modern lives, including the roles of men and women, friendship, the single life, temporary relationships, and marriage.

Men and Women: Sexual Ethics in Turbulent Times (Mathematical Statistics)

Self-Help

Ulanov, Barry

Ulanov, Dr. Ann Belford

Preller, Victor

Turner, Elizabeth Zarelli

Cowley Publications

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