D. Aaron Riches (born 1974) is a Canadian theologian at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. He was previously a theologian for the Seminario Mayor San Cecilio in Granada, Spain, and joint faculty member of the International Academy of Philosophy-Instituto de Filosofía "Edith Stein" and the Instituto de Teología "Lumen Gentium".[3] He is widely published in the fields of systematic theology and Christology.[4] His recent book, Ecce Homo: On the Divine Unity of Christ, questions the tendency to distinguish between the human and divine natures of Christ to such a degree as to oppose them.[5]
Aaron Riches | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1974 (age 49–50) Guelph, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | |
| Thesis | Sequela Christi (2010) |
| Doctoral advisor | John Milbank[1] |
| Influences | Karen Kilby[2] |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Theology |
| Sub-discipline | |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Prior to his academic career, Riches was a Canadian singer-songwriter.[6] He was in the bands Left Hand Red, Curtsy, Fiddle Footed, Burn 51 and Minnow. Afterwards, he released two solo albums and toured with the Royal City All-Stars, which eventually became the band Royal City, which has also since disbanded.[7]
Riches is originally from Guelph, Ontario, and is the subject of the Robert Munsch children's book Aaron's Hair.[8]
Riches has five children with wife Melissa. Melissa was the daughter of a Protestant minister working for an NGO in New York City.[9]
Works edit
- Riches, Aaron (2009). Ecce Homo: On the Divine Unity of Christ. Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans. ISBN 9780802872319.[10]
Discography edit
- Over the Light Post (1995)
- Rain (1997)
In Royal City edit
- At Rush Hour the Cars (2001)
- Alone at the Microphone (2002)
- Little Heart's Ease (2004)
- Royal City (2009)
References edit
- ^ "Dr. D. Aaron Riches". Granada, Spain: Institute of Philosophy "Edith Stein". Archived from the original on 26 October 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ^ Riches, Aaron (2016). Ecce Homo: On the Divine Unity of Christ. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. p. xix. ISBN 978-0-8028-7231-9.
- ^ "Aaron Riches | Authors | Communio". www.communio-icr.com. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Five Questions with Aaron Riches". 27 July 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ Soskice, Janet Martin (14 April 2017). "Review, 'Christ of Faith, Arguments about the Divinity and Humanity of Jesus'". Times Literary Supplement (5950): 15.
- ^ Soskice, Janet Martin (14 April 2017). "Christ of faith". Times Literary Supplement.
- ^ Sendra, Tim. "Biography: Royal City". Allmusic. Retrieved 4 April 2010.
- ^ "Aaron's Hair". Official Robert Munsch Site. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ Martin, Olivia (29 May 2019). "From Spain to Kansas: the adventure of life with Christ". The Leaven Catholic Newspaper. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "2016 Book Reviews". catholicbooksreview.org. Retrieved 18 October 2023.