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A fresh investigation into the Gospel news of heaven, by one of America's most prominent theologians. By focusing upon a rehearing of the Gospel news of heaven today, Christopher Morse invites readers to exercise a "post-modern permission" to listen to this testimony without either the usual modernist earplugs or an uncritical post-modern "make believe."
Without attempting to retrace the history of images and interpretations of heaven, Morse seeks rather to draw upon this background to get to the heart of the issue of modern eschatological and apocalyptic discussion by proposing in the foreground a "thought experiment." If we hear of heaven as that which is now at hand and coming to pass, in contrast to what Paul calls "the form of this world that is passing away," how significant would the consequences be? Morse proceeds to conduct such a retrial of the news of heaven and its present day credibility by considering the influential legacy of a twentieth century trajectory of theology that responded to the provocative claims of Johannes Weiss.
The Difference Heaven Makes is rewarding reading, both for those who may be well versed in this theological background, as well as for others who may be less so, but who nevertheless share equally an interest in giving fresh attention to the "So what?" question of heaven.
- Sales Rank: #749055 in Books
- Brand: Brand: Bloomsbury TnT Clark
- Published on: 2010-04-09
- Released on: 2010-04-09
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.53" h x .44" w x 5.51" l, .48 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 160 pages
- Used Book in Good Condition
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'Those who wrestle with speaking of God today will find a powerful stimulus in Christopher Morse's tightly argued contribution to biblical and systematic theology. Small shifts of language open up new vistas on the credibility of Christian hope and human life shaped by it, drawing the reader into an intimate and life-enhancing conversation.' — Robert Morgan, Linacre College, Oxford, UK (Robert Morgan)
'Tracing the contours of that heaven of which the gospel tells, Christopher Morse shows himself once again to be a consummate teacher of the art of discernment. Gently, boldly, clearly and profoundly, he helps us to hear afresh the good news about heaven's coming for the sake of a more vivid faith, courageous service and abiding hope. The result is a work of distinctive value to scholars, students and preachers. Surely we may count Morse amongst those students of the scriptures who, having gone to school with the kingdom of heaven, bring forth treasures both new and old. For this book is just such a treasure.' - Philip G. Ziegler, University of Aberdeen (Philip G. Ziegler)
'The church hears every week the references to heaven that abound in scripture and in Christian prayers and confessions. Members of the church also hear and employ in their own conversation references to heaven that are fundamentally at home in our general culture. How are we to relate to one another these two sets of references with their significant differences? Consider, for example, the matter of movement. Leaving behind infantile, otherworldly visions of golden streets and spacious mansions in the sky, are we still to focus our attention on our own journey, thinking however metaphorically of heaven as the better place to which we hope to go when we die? Or in the context of God's own good news, do we confess a radically different line of movement? When we confidently pray, "Thy kingdom come, "do we confess that in God's gracious initiative heaven is now coming toward us, being the state of affairs that is "at hand" in the sense of its taking shape among us now as the determining constituent of the real world? And does it follow that instead of having as its fundamental opposite a hell that is the dreaded hereafter, heaven is moving toward us as the dynamic opposite of " the form of this world that is even now passing away"(1 Cor 7:31)? Heard as gospel news, is heaven that which is now coming to pass, in contrast to that which is passing away? And is it in this moving contrast that we see and deal with the world as it really is, the world in which Paul could say, "The Lord is at hand" (Phil 4.5)? All of these questions are faithfully and profoundly analyzed by Morse as, speaking of heaven Biblically, he notes that "we are called to be on hand for that which is at hand but not in hand, an unprecedented glory of not being left orphans but of being loved in a community of new creation beyond all that we can ask or imagine.' — J. Louis Martyn, Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY, USA.
(J. Louis Martyn)'Refusing to believe that heaven refers primarily to the afterlife or is rendered meaningless by scientific knowledge, Christopher Morse considers the difference heaven makes for understanding the Gospel. As in his previous book, Not Every Spirit, Morse is a master at analyzing the internal logic of Christian belief and uncovering how our convictions inform Christian identity and responsible action. By reading this book scholars, preachers, and students will gain new insight into the difference heaven makes in their own theological reflections and practices.' — Nancy J. Duff, Princeton Theological Seminary, NJ, USA. (Nancy J. Duff)
'This will appeal to ordinary readers and preachers as well as scholars.' (Church Of England Newspaper)
'This is a very interesting book, which engages a deep and complex issue in a way which is thoroughly engaged with a breadth of scholarship whilst remaining accessible and readable. It repays careful and thoughtful reading, and will stimulate reflection in creative ways.' (Regent's Reviews)
'This dynamic interpretation of heaven is worth much consideration.'
'Those who wrestle with speaking of God today will find a powerful stimulus in Christopher Morse's tightly argued contribution to biblical and systematic theology. Small shifts of language open up new vistas on the credibility of Christian hope and human life shaped by it, drawing the reader into an intimate and life-enhancing conversation.’ – Robert Morgan, Linacre College, Oxford, UK (Sanford Lakoff)
'Tracing the contours of that heaven of which the gospel tells, Christopher Morse shows himself once again to be a consummate teacher of the art of discernment. Gently, boldly, clearly and profoundly, he helps us to hear afresh the good news about heaven's coming for the sake of a more vivid faith, courageous service and abiding hope. The result is a work of distinctive value to scholars, students and preachers. Surely we may count Morse amongst those students of the scriptures who, having gone to school with the kingdom of heaven, bring forth treasures both new and old. For this book is just such a treasure.' - Philip G. Ziegler, University of Aberdeen (Sanford Lakoff)
'The church hears every week the references to heaven that abound in scripture and in Christian prayers and confessions. Members of the church also hear and employ in their own conversation references to heaven that are fundamentally at home in our general culture. How are we to relate to one another these two sets of references with their significant differences? Consider, for example, the matter of movement. Leaving behind infantile, otherworldly visions of golden streets and spacious mansions in the sky, are we still to focus our attention on our own journey, thinking however metaphorically of heaven as the better place to which we hope to go when we die? Or in the context of God’s own good news, do we confess a radically different line of movement? When we confidently pray, “Thy kingdom come, ”do we confess that in God’s gracious initiative heaven is now coming toward us, being the state of affairs that is “at hand” in the sense of its taking shape among us now as the determining constituent of the real world? And does it follow that instead of having as its fundamental opposite a hell that is the dreaded hereafter, heaven is moving toward us as the dynamic opposite of “ the form of this world that is even now passing away”(1 Cor 7:31)? Heard as gospel news, is heaven that which is now coming to pass, in contrast to that which is passing away? And is it in this moving contrast that we see and deal with the world as it really is, the world in which Paul could say, “The Lord is at hand” (Phil 4.5)? All of these questions are faithfully and profoundly analyzed by Morse as, speaking of heaven Biblically, he notes that “we are called to be on hand for that which is at hand but not in hand, an unprecedented glory of not being left orphans but of being loved in a community of new creation beyond all that we can ask or imagine.’ – J. Louis Martyn, Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY, USA.
(Sanford Lakoff)'Refusing to believe that heaven refers primarily to the afterlife or is rendered meaningless by scientific knowledge, Christopher Morse considers the difference heaven makes for understanding the Gospel. As in his previous book, Not Every Spirit, Morse is a master at analyzing the internal logic of Christian belief and uncovering how our convictions inform Christian identity and responsible action. By reading this book scholars, preachers, and students will gain new insight into the difference heaven makes in their own theological reflections and practices.’ – Nancy J. Duff, Princeton Theological Seminary, NJ, USA. (Sanford Lakoff)
'This will appeal to ordinary readers and preachers as well as scholars.’ (Sanford Lakoff)
'This is a very interesting book, which engages a deep and complex issue in a way which is thoroughly engaged with a breadth of scholarship whilst remaining accessible and readable. It repays careful and thoughtful reading, and will stimulate reflection in creative ways.’ (Sanford Lakoff)
'This dynamic interpretation of heaven is worth much consideration.’
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
Insightful and surprising treatment of heaven
By Matthew Marston
I was a little surprised to see this book on heaven from a Union Seminary professor. Though I grew up speaking about heaven, in seminary I learned to prefer words like Kingdom/Reign of God, eschaton, God's good future, etc. This book is an excellent treatment of heaven, viewing it as the world "coming to pass" in contrast to the things "passing away." Morse's exegetical arguments are stimulating and fresh. He shows how altering our language slightly (heaven is "at hand" but not "in hand") brings clarity and makes better sense of the New Testament than other approaches. Morse writes with great care; every word matters. The book should be read slowly and probably twice.
In some ways, Morse's approach is similar to NT Wright's in SURPRISED BY HOPE. Morse's account is more rigorous theologically and philosophically, which also makes it more difficult reading, but more rewarding too. I recommend it for people who find the language of heaven uncomfortable and naive-this book might change your mind. And for Christians who believe heaven is only about the afterlife, this book will help clarify what the Bible says and does not say. Morse invites us all to rethink and rehear the news about heaven and to live in response.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
A Fine Contribution from a Fine Theologian
By Dorothy W. Martyn
Review of The Difference Heaven Makes
This book is a long needed illumination for at least two different readerships: 1) for scholars and teachers and preachers who can follow the carefully researched revisiting of the subject of "Heaven," as it is used in the Bible and in the history of Christian theological discourse, and 2) for the more ordinary Christians in the pews of churches of all varieties who have been caught in the dilemma between "believin' what you know ain't true," as one little boy defined "faith," and dismissing the entire subject as superstition and wishful thinking. There are thousands of otherwise intelligent people who still speak of golden streets and a literal place where persons are supposed to go after death if they pass muster.
I am speaking for the latter group, that is to say, ordinary Christians who think of themselves as believers who are in the dark about Heaven.
The lightning bolt that struck me first was the real meaning of "Thy Kingdom Come," in "The Lord's Prayer," which all of us Christians have sounded in unison every Sunday since childhood. After reading the first two chapters of this book, I saw that what we were asking for was the inbreaking of God's realm of love into our day TODAY, not in some distant never-never land. This insight has enriched and deepened my own praying, and has helped me in prayer for others. Miracles of Eternity are marching right into our lives all the time in the garb of ordinary circumstance if we have eyes to see and ears to hear.
The crux of this book, as I understand it, is the identification of what constitutes the "real world." It is a commonplace among us to think and speak of "Heaven" as a hazy, pie-in-the sky idea, as opposed to our "real everyday world," where we can see, touch, and experience life as intelligent, rational beings. The fact is, as Morse compellingly presents it, is that this present world is passing away: As Emily Dickinson puts it:
"...
A firm appearance still inflates
The card--the chance--the friend--
The spectre of solidities
Whose substances are sand--"
(from # 1106)
It is God's Eternal Kingdom of Love that is real and undying and is moving in upon us, even as we are dying and passing away. This truth, for me, is most powerfully revealed in the section on the raising of Lazarus from the dead (p.112-122). What is shown here is that God's Kingdom of Love that is breaking in among us is stronger than death and dissolution. This is the Gospel News that makes all the difference in the world.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Style befits the content
By 1621
This is an excellent book. But one of the pressing challenges in biblical studies concerns accessibility of language, and one of the hesitations a few reviewers have voiced toward Christopher Morse's book -- see Chris Schnekloth's review here -- is that it lacks "prose readable to a wide audience." Chaplain Emily warns that "you better have a dictionary ready." Both of these are complaints about the writer's style, but I think that many thoughtful readers will recognize here a challenge worth taking up rather than a deficiency needing editorial rescue.
Every academic piece ought to have a style that generally conforms to the interests and expertise of its intended readership. It is no weakness in any book - even one that intends to illuminate scripture - that its content does not speak to the widest possible audience. Those who are uninspired by academic precision will probably be puzzled or bored, and they may mistakenly suppose (as Chaplain Emily appears to) that there is nothing but heart-starved headiness in these pages. But that's wrong. The favorable reception this book has received from hundreds of students and parishioners attests to the fact that its audience is wide enough for this book to have a considerable impact. So for them at least, the book's style befits its content.
And as for others,it may be no deep deficiency on any reader's part if s/he cannot fathom a particular style. (Think about discussions over the complexities of Greek exegesis: do only Greek scholars get to heaven? Let's hope not.) St Therese of Lisieux would probably have little interest in a book like Christopher Morse's - and this says nothing about her spiritual status. But then this alone says nothing about the quality of Morse's finished project either. It hardly means that, in a book like this, many might not find just what they are seeking.
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