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| Author | : Merold Westphal |
| Publisher | : Baker Academic |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2009-09-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1441206655 |
In this volume, renowned philosopher Merold Westphal introduces current philosophical thinking related to interpreting the Bible. Recognizing that no theology is completely free of philosophical "contamination," he engages and mines contemporary hermeneutical theory in service of the church. After providing a historical overview of contemporary theories of interpretation, Westphal addresses postmodern hermeneutical theory, arguing that the relativity embraced there is not the same as the relativism in which "anything goes." Rather, Westphal encourages us to embrace the proliferation of interpretations based on different perspectives as a way to get at the richness of the biblical text.
| Author | : Rodney R. Clapp |
| Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
| Total Pages | : 260 |
| Release | : 1996-11-12 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9780830819904 |
Rodney Clapp asks and answers the question, How can the church provide a significant alternative to the culture in which it is embedded?
| Author | : Eddie Gibbs |
| Publisher | : Baker Academic |
| Total Pages | : 352 |
| Release | : 2005-12 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0801027152 |
Provides a comprehensive examination of the emerging church phenomenon, considering emerging patterns in leadership, worship, mission, spiritual practices, and cultural engagement.
| Author | : Christina M. Gschwandtner |
| Publisher | : Fordham Univ Press |
| Total Pages | : 385 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 0823242749 |
Postmodern Apologetics provides an introduction to contemporary French thinkers who argue for the coherence and viability of Christian faith and religious experience with phenomenological and hermeneutical tools. It treats both French philosophers and appropriations of their thought in the North American context.
| Author | : James K. A. Smith |
| Publisher | : Baker Academic |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2006-04-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1441200398 |
The philosophies of French thinkers Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault form the basis for postmodern thought and are seemingly at odds with the Christian faith. However, James K. A. Smith claims that their ideas have been misinterpreted and actually have a deep affinity with central Christian claims. Each chapter opens with an illustration from a recent movie and concludes with a case study considering recent developments in the church that have attempted to respond to the postmodern condition, such as the "emerging church" movement. These case studies provide a concrete picture of how postmodern ideas can influence the way Christians think and worship. This significant book, winner of a Christianity Today 2007 Book Award, avoids philosophical jargon and offers fuller explanation where needed. It is the first book in the Church and Postmodern Culture series, which provides practical applications for Christians engaged in ministry in a postmodern world.
| Author | : James K. A. Smith |
| Publisher | : Baker Academic |
| Total Pages | : 229 |
| Release | : 2014-04-15 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1441245766 |
Following his successful Who's Afraid of Postmodernism? leading Christian philosopher James K. A. Smith introduces the philosophical sources behind postliberal theology. Offering a provocative analysis of relativism, Smith provides an introduction to the key voices of pragmatism: Ludwig Wittgenstein, Richard Rorty, and Robert Brandom. Many Christians view relativism as the antithesis of absolute truth and take it to be the antithesis of the gospel. Smith argues that this reaction is a symptom of a deeper theological problem: an inability to honor the contingency and dependence of our creaturehood. Appreciating our created finitude as the condition under which we know (and were made to know) should compel us to appreciate the contingency of our knowledge without sliding into arbitrariness. Saying "It depends" is not the equivalent of saying "It's not true" or "I don't know." It is simply to recognize the conditions of our knowledge as finite, created, social beings. Pragmatism, says Smith, helps us recover a fundamental Christian appreciation of the contingency of creaturehood. This addition to an acclaimed series engages key thinkers in modern philosophy with a view to ministry and addresses the challenge of relativism in a creative, original way.
| Author | : Matthew Y. Emerson |
| Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 206 |
| Release | : 2013-04-10 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1630871559 |
In Christ and the New Creation, Matthew Emerson takes a fresh approach to understanding New Testament theology by using a canonical methodology. Although typically confined to Old Testament theology, Emerson sees fruitfulness in applying this method to New Testament theology as well. Instead of a thematic or book-by-book analysis, Emerson attempts to trace the primary theological message of the New Testament through paying attention to its narrative and canonical shape. He concludes that the order of the books of the New Testament emphasize the story of Christ's inauguration, commissioning, and consummation of the new creation.
| Author | : Graham Ward |
| Publisher | : Baker Academic |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2009-09-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1441206477 |
Internationally acclaimed theologian Graham Ward is well known for his thoughtful engagement with postmodernism. This volume, the fourth in The Church and Postmodern Culture series, offers an engaging look at the political nature of the postmodern world. In the first section, "The World," Ward considers "the signs of the times" and the political nature of contemporary postmodernism. It is imperative, he suggests, that the church understand the world to be able to address it thoughtfully. In the second section, "The Church," he turns to practical application, examining what faithful discipleship looks like within this political context. Clergy and those interested in the emerging church will find this work particularly thought provoking.
| Author | : Randal E. Pelton |
| Publisher | : Kregel Academic |
| Total Pages | : 152 |
| Release | : 2014-10-10 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0825443288 |
A resource to help pastors correctly identify the big idea of a passage and apply it well Preaching with Accuracy provides preachers with a method for finding the “big idea” in each passage of the Bible, since correctly identifying the main point is key to accurately conveying the essential theology of the passage. Pelton lays out a reliable, well-informed method for identifying the main point of a preaching passage and understanding that passage well in its context. Numerous examples are given at each step of the way to show how meaning develops throughout the process of interpretation. Pelton then guides the preacher through applying a Christ-centered hermeneutic that will result in biblical sermons that benefit and equip believers.
| Author | : Crossway |
| Publisher | : Crossway |
| Total Pages | : 1458 |
| Release | : 2022-08-22 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1433576104 |
A Passage-by-Passage Commentary on Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon Designed to strengthen the global church with a widely accessible, theologically sound, and pastorally wise resource for understanding and applying the overarching storyline of the Bible, the ESV Expository Commentary features the full text of the ESV Bible passage by passage, with crisp and theologically rich exposition and application. Editors Iain M. Duguid, James M. Hamilton, and Jay Sklar have gathered a team of experienced pastor-theologians to provide a new generation of pastors and other teachers of the Bible around the world with a globally minded commentary rich in biblical theology and broadly Reformed doctrine, making the message of redemption found in all of Scripture clear and available to all. With contributions from a team of pastors and scholars, this commentary's contributors include: C. John Collins (Psalms) Ryan Patrick O'Dowd (Proverbs) Max Rogland (Ecclesiastes) Douglas Sean O'Donnell (Song of Solomon) In-Depth: Features passage-by-passage commentary on the books of Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon, taking a biblical-theological and broadly Reformed approach to interpreting and applying the text Experienced Old Testament Scholars: Contributions by C. John Collins, Ryan Patrick O'Dowd, Max Rogland, and Douglas Sean O'Donnell Perfect for In-Depth Bible Study: Includes introductions to each book featuring an outline, key themes, author and date information, literary features, relationship to the rest of the Bible, and interpretive challenges Practical: Characterized by sound exegesis, biblical theology, global awareness, accessible application, and pastoral usefulness High-Quality Production: Bound with durable, high-quality simulated leather stretched over board
