Understanding and misunderstanding 'negative theology'

'Affirmative' and 'negative' theology -- Four styles of negative theology -- Negative theology revisited -- Negative theology as ecclesial practice -- Negative theology and artistic creativity -- Negative theology and the acceptance of a future.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:The Pere Marquette theology lecture
Main Author: Williams, Rowan 1950- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Marquette University Press [2021]
In: The Pere Marquette theology lecture (2021 = 51)
Year: 2021
Series/Journal:The Pere Marquette theology lecture 2021 = 51
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Negative theology
IxTheo Classification:FA Theology
NBA Dogmatics
NBC Doctrine of God
Further subjects:B God (Christianity) Knowableness
B Negative Theology Christianity
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Summary:'Affirmative' and 'negative' theology -- Four styles of negative theology -- Negative theology revisited -- Negative theology as ecclesial practice -- Negative theology and artistic creativity -- Negative theology and the acceptance of a future.
"Rowan Williams distinguishes four modes of 'negative theology' - what we do not and cannot know about God. He argues that such theology is best approached within the context of the worshipping Church and that it offers some intriguing pointers towards a better understanding of artistic endeavor"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references
ISBN:1626005125