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In this major reference work, a team of the world's leading theologians provides a powerful overview of modern theologyCovers theology's relation to other disciplines, the history of theology, major themes, key figures and contemporary issuesCan be used as the basis for an introductory course or as an essential reference source

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In this major reference work, a team of the world's leading theologians provides a powerful overview of modern theologyCovers theology's relation to other disciplines, the history of theology, major themes, key figures and contemporary issuesCan be used as the basis for an introductory course or as an essential reference source

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In this major reference work, a team of the world's leading theologians provides a powerful overview of modern theology. The volume begins with an outline of modern theology by the editor, including an analysis of the contemporary situation. Following an accessible structure, the 32 contributions are divided into five sections, covering:theology's relation to other allied disciplines and to the practice of faith the history of theology major themes such as the Trinity, incarnation, and redemption key figures in modern theology theology's relation to contemporary issues such as sexuality, race, mysticism, ecology, and science.Featuring extensive bibliographic references, the Companion can be used as the basis for courses or as an essential reference for students throughout their studies.

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In this major reference work, a team of the world's leading theologians provides a powerful overview of modern theology. The volume begins with an outline of modern theology by the editor, including an analysis of the contemporary situation. Following an accessible structure, the 32 contributions are divided into five sections, covering: theology's relation to other allied disciplines and to the practice of faith the history of theology major themes such as the Trinity, incarnation, and redemption key figures in modern theology theology's relation to contemporary issues such as sexuality, race, mysticism, ecology, and science. Featuring extensive bibliographic references, the Companion can be used as the basis for courses or as an essential reference for students throughout their studies.

Author Biography

Gareth Jones is Professor of Christian Theology and Head of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University College. He is the author of a number of books including Christian Theology: A Brief Introduction (1999).

Table of Contents

Notes on Contributors vii Preface xii Part I Theology and . . . 1 1 The Practice of FaithRobin Gill 3 2 Biblical StudiesJohn Barton 18 3 PhilosophyDavid B. Burrell 34 4 CultureCharles T. Mathewes 47 5 Social TheoryDon Browning 65 6 Theological AnthropologyRay Anderson 82 7 HistoryWilliam Dean 95 Part II History 111 8 PatristicsG. R. Evans and Morwenna Ludlow 113 9 Medieval TheologyStephen F. Brown 133 10 ReformationCarl R. Trueman 147 11 ModernityGarrett Green 162 Part III Themes 181 12 TrinityBruce D. Marshall 183 13 IncarnationJohn Webster 204 14 RedemptionEsther D. Reed 227 15 EschatologyAndrew Chester 243 16 Church and SacramentsGavin D'Costa 258 Part IV Key Modern Figures 277 17 KantGareth Jones 279 18 HegelMerold Westphal 293 19 SchleiermacherDawn DeVries 311 20 BarthMark Lindsay 327 21 RahnerKaren Kilby 343 22 BonhoefferJohn W. de Gruchy 357 23 Bultmann and TillichJames M. Byrne 372 24 Von BalthasarMark McIntosh 388 Part V Contemporary Issues 403 25 Christianity and Other ReligionsIan Markham 405 26 Economics and Social JusticeMartyn Percy 418 27 FeminismPatricia Daniel 434 28 Rediscovery of MysticismRalph Norman 449 29 The Context of Eco-theologyLaurel Kearns 466 30 Drama, Film and PostmodernityRichard Arrandale 485 31 RaceM. Shawn Copeland 499 32 ScienceRobert John Russell and Kirk Wegter-McNelly 512 Index 557

Review

"The book is an unqualified success, and should be compulsory reading for anyone who seriously wants to understand why theology, while it may be post-modern, can never be pre-modern again." The Revd Keith Ward, University of Oxford, The Church Times

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In this major reference work, a team of the worlds leading theologians provides a powerful overview of modern theology. The volume begins with an outline of modern theology by the editor, including an analysis of the contemporary situation. Following an accessible structure, the 32 contributions are divided into five sections, covering: theologys relation to other allied disciplines and to the practice of faith the history of theology major themes such as the Trinity, incarnation, and redemption key figures in modern theology theologys relation to contemporary issues such as sexuality, race, mysticism, ecology, and science. Featuring extensive bibliographic references, the Companion can be used as the basis for courses or as an essential reference for students throughout their studies.

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"The book is an unqualified success, and should be compulsory reading for anyone who seriously wants to understand why theology, while it may be post-modern, can never be pre-modern again." The Revd Keith Ward, University of Oxford, The Church Times

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"The book is an unqualified success, and should be compulsory reading for anyone who seriously wants to understand why theology, while it may be post-modern, can never be pre-modern again." The Revd Keith ward, University of Oxford, The Church Times

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An authoritative overview of modern theology written by the world's leading theologians Covers theology's relation to other disciplines, the history of theology, major themes, key figures and contemporary issues Can be used as the basis for an introductory course or as an essential reference source

Details ISBN1405159758 Short Title BLACKWELL COMPANION TO MODERN Pages 608 Language English ISBN-10 1405159758 ISBN-13 9781405159753 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2007 Edited by Gareth Jones Author Gareth Jones Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Illustrations black & white illustrations Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9781405159753 UK Release Date 2007-03-06 AU Release Date 2007-03-06 NZ Release Date 2007-03-06 US Release Date 2007-03-06 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Series Wiley Blackwell Companions to Religion Publication Date 2007-03-06 Place of Publication Hoboken Alternative 9780631206859 DEWEY 230 Audience Professional & Vocational Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this

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