The New Eschatology

Pegg, J. G. BroughtonProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.3
Word count
150K words
Chapters
15

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English Originals Religion Religious PhilosophyReligious ReflectionWestern ThoughtMoral DilemmaAcademic MonographIntellectual Commentary19th CenturyEschatologyTheological DebateEschatological Hope

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The New Eschatology by J. G. Broughton PeggAuthor: Pegg, J. G. Broughton,Language: English, Class: BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology, Release Date: Apr 29, 2016

Editor's review

This is a monograph on Christian eschatology, a rather specialized area within dogmatic theology. The author develops his argument around "the new eschatology," attempting to propose an understanding beyond the framework of traditional eschatology; the text is markedly polemical and systematic in character. Its value lies in showing how a particular theological position organizes scriptural, doctrinal, and traditional resources, making it suitable as a case study in the history of theological thought rather than as a popular introduction. Readers should attend to the author's guiding questions and argumentative premises, and distinguish his personal claims from mainstream expressions of church tradition. For readers studying modern theological controversies, the evolution of eschatology, or the history of religious thought, this book offers a comparable textual sample; for general readers, it may prove demanding owing to dense terminology and convoluted argumentation. It is advisable to enter with the question "What is the author responding to, and on what basis?" and, after finishing, to compare it with more standard works on eschatology in order to form a balanced judgment.

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Reading tips

  1. First understand the basic questions and common terminology of eschatology, then enter the author's specific arguments.
  2. While reading, note the scriptural and traditional sources the author cites, and distinguish his claims from recognized doctrine.
  3. After finishing, compare with a standard systematic theology chapter on eschatology to compare differences and grounds.
  4. If used for research, read the introduction and conclusion first, then fill in the chain of argument in between.

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Contents

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FAQ

Does "the new eschatology" refer to a new school of eschatology? "The new eschatology" in the title is the author's name for his own position; its specific claims must be understood on the basis of the argument in the book. It is a topical text within Christian discussion of eschatology and should not be simply equated with any well-known theological school.
Can someone without a theological background understand this book? It is quite difficult. The book involves doctrinal terminology, scriptural interpretation, and theological argumentation, and readers without a basic background can easily get lost. It is advisable to first read the eschatology section of an introduction to systematic theology, then return to the specific arguments of this book.
Is this book suitable for preparing sermons or for devotional use? Not very suitable. Its aim is theological argumentation and doctrinal exposition, not devotional application or sermon material. If used for preaching, readers must adapt it themselves and take care to distinguish the author's personal position from traditional church expression.

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About the author

Pegg, J. G. Broughton Author

J. G. Broughton Pegg is an author about whom very little public information is available; all that is currently known is that his name appears on the book The New Eschatology. Since his dates of birth and death, nationality, and professional identity cannot be verified, the existing record is not enough to outline the course of his life. Judging by its title, the book deals with eschatology, a topic within Christian theology that belongs to systematic theology and concerns the last things, the final destiny of history, and the hope of faith. Works of this kind are usually addressed to theological researchers and church readers, centering on conceptual analysis and scriptural interpretation, with a predominantly discursive and argumentative style. The book's specific contents, publication background, and scholarly reception also lack reliable sources, so its stance and influence cannot be assessed. With no further independent sources, this entry can only provide a basic record of the known work and should note that public information is limited, leaving further understanding to the discovery of new material.