Coming Crisis

Introduction

This is a compelling case study of a distinctive theological theme - the eschatological interpretation of the historical Jesus in Edwardian England - as an attempt to add greater precision to the history of theology in a neglected period.

Impact of Key Figures

Looking at the impact of Adolf Harnack, Alfred Loisy, Albert Schweitzer and Johannes Weiss on biblical studies and theology before the First World War, Chapman argues that the future course of theology, in which eschatology played such a crucial role, was already mapped at this time.

Theological Diplomacy and Cultural Crisis

Assessing the work of William Sanday, F.C. Burkitt and George Tyrrell, Chapman looks at the theological diplomacy between Britain, France and Germany and uncovers a cultural crisis that made eschatology such an appealing idea.