Lux Mundi
A Series of Studies in the Religion of the Incarnation

A successful collection of essays reinterpreting the Incarnation, considered very progressive when first published in 1891.

Charles Gore (Edited by)

9781108004596, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 13 August 2009

440 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.5 cm, 0.56 kg

Charles Gore (1853–1932), the future Bishop of Oxford and a passionate campaigner for social justice, compiled and edited these twelve theological essays published in 1891. The eleven contributors, all Oxford scholars at some time, shared the conviction that theology must engage with advances in scientific and historical knowledge, learn from them, and use them in interpreting Christian doctrine. In their case, this meant recognising God at work in the material world, in evolution, and in society, not merely at the spiritual level. 'If the true meaning of the faith is to be made sufficiently conspicuous,' Gore wrote in his introduction, 'it needs disencumbering, reinterpreting, explaining'. The essays focus on the Incarnation, as the central doctrine for the whole of theology, which may be applied very differently in different contexts. The book, regarded by some as too progressive, was a great success and sold ten editions in its first year.

Preface C. Gore
Preface to the Fifth Edition C. Gore
Preface to the Tenth Edition C. Gore
1. Faith H. S. Holland
2. The Christian doctrine of God Aubrey Moore
3. The problem of pain J. R. Illingworth
4. The preparation in history for Christ E. S. Talbot
5. The incarnation and development J. R. Illingworth
6. The incarnation as the basis of dogma R. C. Moberly
7. The atonement Arthur Lyttelton
8. The Holy Spirit and inspiration C. Gore
9. The church W. Lock
10. Sacraments F. Paget
11. Christianity and politics W. J. H. Campion
12. Christian ethics R. L. Ottley
Appendix I
Appendix II.

Subject Areas: Theology [HRLB]