Theology of Hope
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Theology of Hope is a seminal work of Christian theology that emphasizes eschatological hope as the central lens for understanding God’s promises, history, and human liberation.
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| God suffering with humanity (Moltmann) | 1 |
| Theology of Hope canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Theology of Hope Context triple: [Jürgen Moltmann, notableWork, Theology of Hope]
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The Politics of Hope
The Politics of Hope is a collection of essays by historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr. that champions liberal democracy and reformist politics in mid-20th-century America.
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A Theology of Liberation
A Theology of Liberation is a foundational 1971 work by Peruvian theologian Gustavo Gutiérrez that systematically articulates liberation theology’s focus on social justice, the poor, and political emancipation as central to Christian faith.
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Wishful Thinking: A Theological ABC
Wishful Thinking: A Theological ABC is a popular theological reference book by Frederick Buechner that offers brief, witty, and reflective meditations on key Christian terms and ideas in alphabetical format.
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Nouvelle théologie
Nouvelle théologie was a mid-20th-century Roman Catholic theological movement that sought to renew Catholic thought by engaging modern philosophy, historical-critical methods, and a return to biblical and patristic sources, significantly influencing the Second Vatican Council.
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E.
A Christian Manifesto
A Christian Manifesto is a 1981 book by theologian Francis Schaeffer that argues for a distinctly Christian response to secular humanism and calls for active cultural and political engagement based on biblical principles.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Theology of Hope Target entity description: Theology of Hope is a seminal work of Christian theology that emphasizes eschatological hope as the central lens for understanding God’s promises, history, and human liberation.
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A.
The Politics of Hope
The Politics of Hope is a collection of essays by historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr. that champions liberal democracy and reformist politics in mid-20th-century America.
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B.
A Theology of Liberation
A Theology of Liberation is a foundational 1971 work by Peruvian theologian Gustavo Gutiérrez that systematically articulates liberation theology’s focus on social justice, the poor, and political emancipation as central to Christian faith.
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C.
The Mercy of God in the Contemporary World
"The Mercy of God in the Contemporary World" is a key section of Pope John Paul II’s encyclical *Dives in Misericordia* that reflects on how divine mercy addresses the spiritual and moral challenges of modern humanity.
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D.
Wishful Thinking: A Theological ABC
Wishful Thinking: A Theological ABC is a popular theological reference book by Frederick Buechner that offers brief, witty, and reflective meditations on key Christian terms and ideas in alphabetical format.
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E.
Nouvelle théologie
Nouvelle théologie was a mid-20th-century Roman Catholic theological movement that sought to renew Catholic thought by engaging modern philosophy, historical-critical methods, and a return to biblical and patristic sources, significantly influencing the Second Vatican Council.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
theological book
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work of Christian theology ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline |
eschatology
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systematic theology ⓘ |
| approach |
biblical-theological exegesis
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dialogue with Marxist thought ⓘ eschatology as the horizon of all Christian doctrine ⓘ |
| author | Jürgen Moltmann NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| centralConcept |
future of God
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kingdom of God NERFINISHED ⓘ promise of God ⓘ resurrection of Christ NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| emphasis |
critique of traditional eschatology as mere end-time speculation
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future-oriented theology ⓘ hope as a transformative force in history ⓘ political implications of eschatology ⓘ |
| impact |
became a foundational text in 20th-century systematic theology
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encouraged engagement with social and political struggles ⓘ reframed eschatology as a theology of hope rather than fear ⓘ |
| influenced |
contemporary eschatology
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liberation theology ⓘ political theology ⓘ practical theology of social engagement ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Ernst Bloch
NERFINISHED
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Karl Barth NERFINISHED ⓘ biblical apocalyptic tradition ⓘ |
| language | German ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
Christian eschatology
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God’s promises ⓘ eschatological hope ⓘ history and salvation ⓘ human liberation ⓘ |
| originalTitle | Theologie der Hoffnung NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1964 ⓘ |
| publisher |
Fortress Press
NERFINISHED
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SCM Press NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
The Church in the Power of the Spirit
NERFINISHED
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The Crucified God NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subject |
Christian doctrine of hope
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critique of bourgeois Christianity ⓘ mission of the church ⓘ relationship between faith and history ⓘ suffering and solidarity ⓘ |
| theologicalTradition |
Protestant theology
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Reformed theology ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 20th century ⓘ |
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God suffering with humanity (Moltmann)