God, Eternity and the Nature of Time

by Alan G. Padgett and Padgett a G

Book Overview

This book focuses on the timelessness of God, providing a detailed analysis of the nature of time and eternity. Padgett offers a biblical and historical survey of the doctrine of eternity, rejecting both theories of eternity being both 'timeless' and 'everlasting'. Padgett argues that traditionally the doctrine of absolute divine timelessness is not compatible with God's actions in the world. "God is in some sense temporal, yet He is the ground of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579104622
• ISBN13: 9781579104627
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.8"