The Character of Theology: An Introduction to Its Nature, Task, and Purpose

The Character of Theology: An Introduction to Its Nature, Task, and Purpose

by John R. Franke
The Character of Theology: An Introduction to Its Nature, Task, and Purpose

The Character of Theology: An Introduction to Its Nature, Task, and Purpose

by John R. Franke

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Overview

Theology done in today's context is strikingly different from past evangelical approaches. In this new project John Franke, writing with our postmodern world in mind, reflects these directions. He offers an introduction to theology that covers the usual territory, but does so attuned to today's ecclesial and cultural context.

In contradistinction to more traditional works, Franke:

- critiques traditional evangelical theological conceptions
- emphasizes the "local" nature of theology
- engages the postmodern context
- contrasts conservative and postconservative approaches
- interacts with the broader faith community

Sure to provoke intense discussion, The Character of Theology will help Christians to be faithful in a world in which the spiritual and intellectual landscape is ever changing.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781441206534
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication date: 07/01/2005
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 206
File size: 422 KB

About the Author

John R. Franke (DPhil, University of Oxford) is theologian in residence at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, affiliate professor of theology at Christian Theological Seminary, and general coordinator of the Gospel and Our Culture Network. He is the coauthor of Beyond Foundationalism: Shaping Theology in a Postmodern Context and editor of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel in the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture series.
John R. Franke (DPhil, University of Oxford) is theologian in residence at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, affiliate professor of theology at Christian Theological Seminary, and general coordinator of the Gospel and Our Culture Network. Franke is the author of The Character of Theology, coauthor of Beyond Foundationalism: Shaping Theology in a Postmodern Context, and editor of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel in the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture series.
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