Created and Creating
A Biblical Theology of Culture
by William Edgar
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Pub Date Jan 02 2017 | Archive Date Feb 14 2017
InterVarsity Press | IVP Academic
Description
William Edgar offers a rich biblical theology in light of our contemporary culture that contends that Christians should—indeed, must—be engaged in the surrounding culture.
By exploring what Scripture has to say about the role of culture and by gleaning insights from a variety of theologians of culture—including Abraham Kuyper, T. S. Eliot, H. Richard Niebuhr, and C. S. Lewis—Edgar contends that cultural engagement is a fundamental aspect of human existence. He does not shy away from those passages that emphasize the distinction between Christians and the world. Yet he finds, shining through the biblical witness, evidence that supports a robust defense of the cultural mandate to "be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it" (Genesis 1:28).
With clarity and wisdom, Edgar argues that we are most faithful to our calling as God's creatures when we participate in creating culture.
A Note From the Publisher
IVP Instructor Resources forthcoming
Advance Praise
"Anything from the pen of Bill Edgar is profitable to read, but this
subject is in Bill's wheelhouse. An important book on a topic that, for
Western Christians, has never been so crucial."
—Tim Keller, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780830851522 |
| PRICE | $24.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 250 |
Featured Reviews
Kenson G, Reviewer
Created and Creating by William Edgar
1. Who is the author? William Edgar is an American apologist and professor at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has been called by Charles Colson “one of evangelicalism’s most valued scholars and apologists
2. Content of this book
Part one: Parameters of Culture
Part Two: Challenges from Scripture
Part Three: The Cultural Mandate
This three parts make a "boom" in our mind. Its a good book for every christian. The second and last part of the book was very useful to me. The author touched on some issues that revolutionized my thinking, such as "Creation and Redemption".
This book must be read it for every Bible student. Thanks to NetGalley and IVP for this wonderful book.
Cat C, Reviewer
There is no doubt that William Edgar has done a lot of research for this book. While reading it, it felt very academic in it's style and the author goes to great lengths to unpack the history and philosophies behind culture. It is also an in-depth, rich book delving into the Christians response to culture, which proves to be very interesting and will enhance the readers understanding of our own culture and how faith interacts with it. It's worth reading, especially if you want to go deeper and further in your understanding of the role of biblical theology in culture.
Reviewer 331858
William Edgar wrestles with culture and a how Christians should respond to societal issues and transformation in Created and Creating. He also wrestles with the insights of some of the most prominent theologians who have tackled this issue in the past. It is academic in nature, but well-worth the read.
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