Ian S Markham

A Theology of Engagement

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Produktbeschreibung

This ground-breaking book challenges readers to rethink the divide between liberal and orthodox approaches which characterizes Christianity today. Ian S. Markham's argument centers around the issue of Christianity's engagement with non-Christian traditions. He takes issue with those people who see this engagement as a submission to modernity, arguing that throughout its history Christianity has in fact been enriched by its association with other traditions. The book draws on a range of illuminating examples, including extensive discussion of key figures such as Augustine of Hippo, as well as specific cases involving human rights, state sovereignty, feminism, black theology, economics, and ethics.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Oktober 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 150mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 395g
• ISBN-13: 9780631236023
• ISBN-10: 0631236023
• Artikelnr.: 21563541

Autorenporträt

Ian S. Markham is Dean of Hartford Seminary, Connecticut and Professor of Theology and Ethics. He is the author of numerous books, including Plurality and Christian Ethics (1994) and Truth and the Reality of God (1999). For Blackwell Publishing he has edited A World Religions Reader (second edition, 1999) and Encountering Religion (2000). He is the editor of Conversations in Religion and Theology.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments viii
Introduction 1
1 Engagement: What it is and Why it Matters 7
2 Augustine's Theological Methodology 30
3 Assimilation, Resistance, and Overhearing 48
4 Assimilation: Engagement with Human Rights 62
5 Resistance: The Heresy of State Sovereignty and the Religious Imperative
for Intervention to Defend
Human Rights 71
6 Assimilation: The Importance of the Black and Feminist Perspectives 86
7 Overhearing: Clash of Discourses - Secular in the West Against the
Secular in India 109
8 Overhearing: Thinking about Hinduism, Inclusivity, and Toleration 123
9 Assimilation: Christianity and the Consensus around Capitalism 138
10 Assimilation and Overhearing: Rethinking Globalization - Bediuzzaman
Said Nursi's Risale-I Nur, Hardt, and Negri 147
11 Keith Ward: An Engaged Theologian 159
12 Engaging with the Pope: Engagement yet Not Engagement 168
13 The Shape of an Engaged Theology 191
Conclusion 208
Notes 210
References 235
Index 245

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"As a more spacious cosmology and the forces of diversity andglobalization prompt "enclosures" of all sorts, Markham'sthoughtful and timely work argues for "engagement" in terms thatevocatively call forth both a bold integrity and an audacioushumility in the practice of Christian theology." Sharon DalozParks, Associate Director, Whidbey Institute

"Professor Markham's essays are worth reading. The themes chosenare important, ...well researched and offer a good point of entryfor the newcomer." Philip Lewis, University of Bradford, TheExpository Times

"This book can help students, undergraduates and upwards, seethe grand sweep as well as some of the intricacies of the faith andreason problem, and even experiment with it. This book would be anexcellent choice for anyone interested in what thinking has to dowit Christianity." Sandra Ellis-Killian, The AlethiaFoundation

"There is much here for a wide range of readers, thoseinterested in theological methodology, historical theology,theology of religions, interfaith dialogue, ethical, social andglobal theology." Andrew Wingate, Leicester

"Markham puts forward clearly and passionately for, hisposition. This is a book with something to say." Zoe Bennett,The Cambridge Federation