Postliberal theology : a guide for the perplexed / Ronald T. Michener.
Series: Guides for the perplexedPublication details: London ; New York : Bloomsbury, c2013.Description: viii, 186 pages ; 22 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780567518996
- 056751899X
- 0567030059
- 9780567030054
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BSOP Library | GC | BT83.59 M58 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 00058324 |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-181) and indexes.
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.
