Synopses & Reviews
Comprised of four lectures and two sermons, Passion for God provides a unique look into the theological perspectives of renowned theologians Jurgen Moltmann and Elisabeth Moltmann-Wendel, each a preeminent figure in the proliferation of contemporary theology in the twentieth century.
About the Author
Jurgen Moltmann is Professor Emeritus of Theology at the University of Tubingen in Germany, and one of the most prominent and revered scholars in contemporary Christian theology. From 1963 to 1983, he was a member of the Faith and Order Committee of the World Council of Churches. He is the author of numerous influential books, including The Theology of Hope, The Crucified God, The Way of Jesus Christ, The Spirit of Life, and The Coming of God, for which he was awarded the prestigious Grawemeyer Award in Religion in 2000. Elisabeth Moltmann-Wendel is a theologian, journalist, and author. Inspired by American feminist theology, she became a founder of feminist theology in Germany and was active in researching and lecturing in this new field of theology. Her publications translated into English include Liberty, Equality, Sisterhood: The Women around Jesus; A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey; I Am My Body; and Rediscovering Friendship.