Primer 11: A Little Lower than the Angels
This issue of Primer explores the doctrine of humanity with help from Sarah Allen, Mark Meynell, Andrew Nicholls, David Shaw, Stephen Williams, John Wyatt, and something old from Friedrich Nietzsche.
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In this issue you will find...
Introduction – Order out of Chaos (David Shaw)
Our editor introduces the issue and articles
“O Brave New World that has Such People in it!” (Sarah Allen)
The story of humanity, as told by four recent books
Thus Spoke Nietzsche (Stephen Williams)
A vision of humanity after “the death of God”
Focusing the Image (David Shaw)
The doctrine of humanity in Scripture
Ghost in the Machine (John Wyatt)
Technology and the future of humanity
And Who is My Neighbour? (Mark Meynell)
The image of God and the exercise of power
Safe Spaces (Andrew Nicholls)
An interview about abortion
Primer was published by FIEC twice a year from 2015 to 2021, with issues 10 to 12 being a partnership between FIEC and Oak Hill College. Designed to help those in church leadership stay theologically sharp and engaged, each issue focuses on one area of theology, surveying current debates alongside historical perspectives.
Though originally only available in print, this issue of Primer is now available as a free PDF download.
David Shaw
David is pastor of Woodstock Road Baptist Church in Oxford, having previously lectured in New Testament and Greek at Oak Hill College, London. He was the editor of FIEC's theological publication Primer whilst he served as FIEC's Theological Adviser.
Sarah Allen
Sarah has been a pastor's wife for 25 years, combining teaching English in a sixth-form college with pastoral care at Hope Church Huddersfield where her husband Lewis is pastor, and occasional writing/lecturing.
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Primer 12: In the Flesh
David Shaw, Nathan Weston
Understanding and celebrating the person of Christ.
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Primer 10: This World with Devils Filled
David Shaw, Lewis Allen, Helen Thorne
How the spiritual realm shapes the Christian life.
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Primer 08: How Great a Being
David Shaw, Matt Lillicrap
Exploring and applying the classical doctrine of God.
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Primer 07: Show & Tell
David Shaw, Daniel Strange
The meaning and the role of apologetics.
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