Heidelminicast: The Crisis of the Hour: Christ and Culture

The Summa Theologica is a comprehensive work divided into three parts. The first part deals with God, the creation of the world, angels, and the nature of man. The second part is subdivided into two sections: the first part of the second part discusses general principles of morality and law, while the second part of the second part addresses morality in particular, including individual virtues and vices. The third part, left unfinished by Aquinas, focuses on the person and work of Christ and the sacraments. The work also includes a posthumous supplement that concludes the third part and discusses Christian eschatology. Aquinas drew on Aristotelian and Augustinian influences and aimed to integrate faith and reason in his theological arguments.

In 'Righteous by Design,' Harrison Perkins delves into the intricate relationship between covenant, merit, and human nature, contrasting Reformed and Roman Catholic perspectives. The book examines the historical and theological dimensions of the covenant of works, addressing the debated notion of merit. Perkins clarifies the nuances of Adam's original state and the implications for understanding grace and righteousness. He engages with key figures from church history, offering a nuanced analysis of their views on merit and anthropology. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of covenant theology, original sin, and the nature of human agency in light of God's covenantal dealings.

In 'Christ and Culture', H. Richard Niebuhr examines the complex and varied ways in which Christians have related to their cultural contexts. He identifies five primary models: Christ against culture, Christ of culture, Christ above culture, Christ and culture in paradox, and Christ the transformer of culture. These models represent different historical and theological approaches to the interaction between Christian faith and cultural practices. Niebuhr's work has been highly influential in discussions of Christian ethics and missiology, and it continues to be a significant resource for understanding the dynamic between faith and culture.