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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Main Author: Michener, Ronald T. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London [u.a.] Bloomsbury International Clark 2013
In:Year: 2013
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Theology
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
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0567030059