JOURNAL ARTICLE

Christian Kinship: Family‐Relatedness in Christian Practice and Moral Thought.

  • Published In: Reviews in Religion & Theology, 2024, v. 31, n. 4. P. 232 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bent, Jessica 3 of 3

Abstract

David Torrance's book challenges the assumption that kinship is solely biological, exploring how Christian faith can inform practices of kinship. Torrance delves into social anthropology, social history, and historical theology to question the theological justifiability of kinship and its forms in a consistent Christian worldview. Through seven chapters, he examines themes like shared substance, household, gendered kinship, and baptism to redefine kinship beyond biological ties, emphasizing the importance of kinship in Christ. While focusing on academic audiences, Torrance's work prompts readers to reconsider cultural assumptions about kinship and explore alternative expressions of Christian relatedness. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Reviews in Religion & Theology. 2024/10, Vol. 31, Issue 4, p232
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1350-7303
  • DOI:10.1111/rirt.14367
  • Accession Number:180375806
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