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Good Public Theology is Twilight Theology. A Constructive Deconstruction of Public Theology
International Journal of Systematic Theology, EarlyView.Abstract The article outlines the basic features of a good public theology that is inspired by Paul’s description of the situation of the church and Christians: ‘The night has passed, the day is not far distant’ (Rom 13:12). In his analysis of the present, the author identifies eight specific challenges of contemporary culture – challenges that have so
Günter Thomas
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International Journal of Systematic Theology, EarlyView.Abstract While no longer exactly a theological youngster, Public Theology (‘Öffentliche Theologie’) is not ready to retire. Focusing on the particular German‐speaking context, this contribution makes a case for the importance of continuing the conversation with Public Theology, seeking to alleviate misunderstandings between the different conversation ...
Christine Schliesser
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The context and mission of Canadian Lutheranism [PDF]
, 1980 The mission of the Church can be understood only in the context of our time. This context is one of skepticism and failed idealism; of egocentricity, of religious pluralism and secular religion. The needs confronting the Church are re-evangelisation,
Nostbakken, Roger W.
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The Nature of Christian Doctrine: A Conversation with My Critics
International Journal of Systematic Theology, EarlyView.Abstract This article opens with a brief account of the six main themes of The Nature of Christian Doctrine, noting in particular the role of the early church as an ‘epistemic community’ of knowledge production, and the significant and helpful parallels between the modern scientific tool of ‘inference to the best explanation’ and early Christian ...
Alister E. McGrath
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St Andrews Encyclopaedia of TheologyDialogical or interreligious theology is a new kind of theology that accepts and celebrates religious plurality and is grounded in dialogical praxis. Object and method of this theology are dialogical.
Ephraim Meir
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Book Symposium on Gregory of Nyssa's On the Human Image of God: An Appreciation of Responses
International Journal of Systematic Theology, EarlyView.Abstract In response to the review essays by Rowan Williams, Morwenna Ludlow, Gabrielle Thomas, Paul Blowers and Martin Laird, this essay by John Behr addresses questions raised about translation methods and the complexities of understanding Gregory's rhetorical style as integral to his mode of writing theology.
John Behr
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Book Symposium Introduction: John Behr, Gregory of Nyssa: On the Human Image of God
International Journal of Systematic Theology, EarlyView.Abstract This article introduces a series of response essays to John Behr’s Gregory of Nyssa: On the Human Image of God, which includes contributions from Rowan Williams, Morwenna Ludlow, Paul Blowers, Gabrielle Thomas and Martin Laird – with a final response from John Behr.
Thomas Breedlove, Alex Fogleman
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On answering accusations in controversies [PDF]
, 2009 Accusations are a very frequent type of speech act both in everyday life and in formal controversies, and answering accusations is a sophisticated type of linguistic practice well worth analysing from a pragmatic point of view.
Fritz, Gerd
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International Journal of Systematic Theology, EarlyView.Abstract This response to Alister McGrath’s The Nature of Christian Doctrine examines the interplay between Scripture, the Rule of Faith, and evolving Christian doctrine and tradition. Focusing on McGrath’s critique of Lindbeck’s presentation of doctrinal modalities, the article explores how doctrinal formation involves primarily synchronic (canonical),
Tomas Bokedal
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