Seeing God
Book • 2018
Hans Boersma's "Seeing God" delves into the theological concept of the beatific vision, exploring its significance within Christian tradition.
The book examines how the vision of God shapes our understanding of biblical reading and our purpose as human beings.
Boersma connects the vision of God to the practice of lectio divina, emphasizing contemplation as the ultimate goal of biblical engagement.
He explores the views of various theologians, including Augustine, Gregory the Great, and Thomas Aquinas, on the relationship between action and contemplation.
The book ultimately argues for the importance of seeing God as the central aim of both biblical interpretation and human existence.
The book examines how the vision of God shapes our understanding of biblical reading and our purpose as human beings.
Boersma connects the vision of God to the practice of lectio divina, emphasizing contemplation as the ultimate goal of biblical engagement.
He explores the views of various theologians, including Augustine, Gregory the Great, and Thomas Aquinas, on the relationship between action and contemplation.
The book ultimately argues for the importance of seeing God as the central aim of both biblical interpretation and human existence.
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