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Book SynopsisDr. Ronald T. Michener is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Chair of the Department of Systematic Theology Evangelische Theologische Faculteit in Leuven, Belgium.
Trade ReviewNo one seeking to do theology today should be unaware of postliberalism; this text overall does a fine job of granting access to this school. -- Mark Mattes * Lutheran Quarterly *
Table of ContentsI. Introduction: What Is Postliberal Theology?; A. Philosophical Background: Ludwig Wittgenstein, Alistair McIntyre, Clifford Geertz (anthropology); B. Theological Background: Karl Barth; II. Theological Exponents; A. Yale School: George Lindbeck, Hans Frei, David Kelsey; B. Stanley Hauerwas; C. Other voices: Ronald Theimann, William Placher, Kathryn Turner, Garrett Green, George Hunsinger, Peter Ochs (Jewish perspective); III. Problems and Criticisms of Postliberalism; A. The Question of Truth Bruce Marshall: Trinity and Truth; B. Religious Diversity and Tolerance; IV. Prospects and Proposals for Postliberal Theology Today.
