The Process Perspective II

by John B. Cobb Jr., Jeanyne Slettom (Editor)

This book begins where the original book left off. Retaining its reader-friendly, question-and-answer format, John B. Cobb, Jr. tackles new questions and misunderstandings about process theology. Divided into three sections-metaphysics, science, and faith-- a variety of questions on topics of contemporary interest are addressed: What is the process view of angels and demons? How does process explain free will? How does process theology respond to stem cells and ensoulment? How does process explain God and suffering? What is the relationship between process, evangelical, and liberal theologies? In answering these and other questions, Cobb opens our minds to new understandings and gives us new ways to relate to our world and the God at work within it.

Genres: Theology

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2010

About the author

John Boswell Cobb Jr. was an American theologian, philosopher, and environmentalist. Cobb was regarded as a preeminent scholar in the field of process philosophy and process theology, the school of thought associated with the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead. He was the author of more than fifty books. In 2014, Cobb was elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Reviews

[Margaret]

The Process Perspective II continues the accessible conversation begun in The Process Perspective through a reader-friendly question-and-answer format.
John B. Cobb Jr. addresses questions about process theology across three areas: metaphysics, science, and faith.
Topics range from angels and demons and free will to stem cells, ensoulment, God and suffering, and theological relationships.
The book creates an accessible bridge between process thought and questions arising in contemporary religious and intellectual life.
At 188 pages, it offers a focused resource for readers exploring process theology without requiring a highly technical format.