Ian S. Markham

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A Theology of Engagement (eBook, PDF)

Beschreibung

This ground-breaking book challenges readers to rethink the divide between liberal and orthodox approaches which characterises Christianity today. * Provides an alternative to the liberal / orthodox divide in contemporary Christianity. * Defends Christianity's engagement with non-Christian traditions. * Includes important discussion of theological method. * Illustrated with case studies involving human rights, interfaith tolerance, economics, and ethics.

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Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Mai 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781405143325
• Artikelnr.: 38281088

Rezensionen

"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