Postliberal theology: a guide for the perplexed
1. Introduction : What is postliberal theology? ; Descriptions and characteristics of postliberal theology ; Postliberal theology and theological 'types' ; Origins and reception ; Aims of the book -- 2. Background : Philosophical/anthropological/sociological background ; Theological backgr...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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London [u.a.]
Bloomsbury T&T Clark
2013
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| In: | Year: 2013 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Theology
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| IxTheo Classification: | CA Christianity FA Theology |
| Further subjects: | B
Postliberal Theology
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| Summary: | 1. Introduction : What is postliberal theology? ; Descriptions and characteristics of postliberal theology ; Postliberal theology and theological 'types' ; Origins and reception ; Aims of the book -- 2. Background : Philosophical/anthropological/sociological background ; Theological background: St. Augustine, Thomas Aquinas and Karl Barth -- 3. Theological exponents of postliberal theology ; The Yale School: Hans Frei and George Lindbeck ; The community ethics of Stanley Hauerwas ; Other voices in postliberal theology -- 4. Problems and criticisms of postliberalism : The question of truth ; Apologetics, incommensurability and religious diversity ; Relating to culture and the public sphere -- 5. Prospects and proposals for postliberal theology today : Chastened rationality and recovery of humility: head and heart ; Affections and liturgical practices ; Community and interpretation ; The Holy Spirit's role ; Kevin Vanhoozer's 'postliberal' revision: a canonical-linguistic theology ; Guarding against a repressive community ; Calling for a postliberal theological hospitality |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | VIII, 186 S. |
| ISBN: | 0-567-03005-9 0-567-51899-X 978-0-567-03005-4 978-0-567-51899-6 |
