John Cobb on the Incarnation and its Theological Predicaments: Homebrewed Christianity ep. 38
December 23, 2008
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John Cobb joins us this week for a fun and fascinating conversation on the incarnation, Christology, consumerism, philosophy, and advent. Cobb is one of the premier theologians of the 20th century with interests ranging from Christology to sustainable economies. He is the most noted voice in Process theology and is invested in articulating a constructive postmodernism for the church. This conversation continues what we started last week with Leron Shults, so hopefully you will enjoy both episodes and find a friend for a good Homebrewed conversation on the incarnation this season.
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- Listen to Cobb give a Biblical Intro to Process Theology
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December 23rd, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Why isn’t it a lot simpler. Jesus himself defined the gospel in an entirely different way than the church came to define it. He defined it as the at-hand-ness of the deity and propounded a way. A hermeneutic that understands the alternative to be a creedal messianic overlay clears away a good deal of sad church history and opens the door to the teaching of the way of life Jesus exemplified and advocated.
December 23rd, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Wow !!! What a wonderful interview. I must first say a thank you to Tripp Fuller and others who first brought Process Theology to my attention years ago. Tripp and Ryan Dix began a class at Knollwood Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC called Creative Transformation. What drew me to the class was when Ryan talked to us about the new class being about our dance with God. Being a dancer that really got my attention and for me it was the best class I have ever attended and it both affirmed what I had already learned and thought about God and Jesus but also brought new perspectives to mine. I recall telling Corbin Boekhause that I now knew I was not crazy in my thinking as I had found others who agreed with me. John Cobb is a jewel in my opinion. I agree that he is one of the best theologians but not the only one. I know of a local theologian who is absolutely wonderful and his students either adore him or just don’t understand him but he is fantastic. Process theology is my cup of tea and John Cobb in this interview was at his best. I love listening to conversational teaching, at least that is the way I think of this type of interview. When John speaks of each of us being able to know God in a very unique way, I can really relate to that. We are all unique thus capable of experiencing God in our own unique way. As we share our knowing and experieces of God with others and listen to what others have to say we learn what is great and true about our own experiences but also the wonder of learning something different and new from others. This constant learning is so very exciting for me. It keeps me hoping, looking forward to the next day as there is always something new to learn about God and mankind. As God is in each of us according to my way of thinking and also John Cobbs way of thinking, it helps me to love others more and want to listen to them more. Sometimes you must spend some time in getting others to be able to share their deepest thoughts and longings but when it happens all is electric and mysterious and wonderful. Sharing experiences of God and what we have learned from others is one of my most rewarding times with others. Thanks to Tripp Fuller, Chad Crawford, Ryan Dix, all the many Wake Forest Divinity students and teachers for what you have taught me not only in class but by being my friend and sharing with me your love of God and Christ. May Homebrewed Christianity live a long life and become a must for everyone to sit with every day. Tripp give my love to John and Marjorie and tell them to come back to Winston soon. May we remember as John Cobb talked about God is in the world and in each of us working not just with or in Christians but in all people and the cosmos. We Christians sometimes feel superior to others and think we have all of the truth but John Cobb and I and many others believe just the opposite. Process Theology, in my opinion, is right on target with the way I know and think of God, Jesus and the cosmos. Thanks again for this and the other great interviews.
December 26th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Thanks for this, Tripp. Cobb is my favorite theologian.