Unapologetic theology : a Christian voice in a pluralistic conversation / William C. Placher.
1989
BT1102 .P58 1989
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Title
Unapologetic theology : a Christian voice in a pluralistic conversation / William C. Placher.
Edition
1st ed.
First edition.
First edition.
ISBN
0664250645
9780664250645
9780664250645
Imprint
Louisville, Ky. : Westminster/John Knox Press, c1989.
Louisville, Ky. : Westminster/John Knox Press, ©1989.
Louisville, Ky. : Westminster/John Knox Press, ©1989.
Language
English
Description
178 p. ; 23 cm.
178 pages ; 23 cm
178 pages ; 23 cm
Call Number
BT1102 .P58 1989
Summary
In Unapologetic Theology, William Placher examines religion and the search for truth in a pluralistic society. Among the issues he considers are science and its relation to belief, dialogue among various religions, and the theological method.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note
Introduction. Contemporary pluralism and three problems for theology
Foundations. The end of the Enlightenment ideal of knowledge
Science. The waning of claims to unique rationality
Wiitchcraft. Dialogue across boundaries in anthropology and philosophy of religion
Liberalism. Habermas and Rawls as defenders of the Enlightenment
Relativism. Foucault and Rorty as critics of modernity
Conversation. A pluralism open to voices of tradition
Truth. The patterns of biblical narrative
Dialogues. Science and religion, discussions among religions
Theology. Revisionist and postliberal theologies revisited.
Foundations. The end of the Enlightenment ideal of knowledge
Science. The waning of claims to unique rationality
Wiitchcraft. Dialogue across boundaries in anthropology and philosophy of religion
Liberalism. Habermas and Rawls as defenders of the Enlightenment
Relativism. Foucault and Rorty as critics of modernity
Conversation. A pluralism open to voices of tradition
Truth. The patterns of biblical narrative
Dialogues. Science and religion, discussions among religions
Theology. Revisionist and postliberal theologies revisited.
Audience
1500 Lexile
Location
BT1102 .P58 1989
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