Description
Book SynopsisPaul Avis is Honorary Professor in the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh, UK, as well as Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Theology and Religion at the University of Exeter, UK, and Editor-in-Chief of
Ecclesiology.
Trade ReviewIn this momentous work, the author gives a comprehensive and fresh examination of the Enlightenment's philosophies, religious thought and theology. This book is an invaluable guide for navigating the critical debates on the Enlightenment. Anyone interested in understanding the theological dimension of the Enlightenment will definitely welcome this magnificent book. -- Nikolaus Knoepffler, The University of Jena, Germany
This book makes a very significant contribution to recent re-working of the Enlightenment. Avis, with his customary detailed scholarship and careful articulation, has drawn out the issues and presents a provocative and detailed account of theology and the End the Enlightenment. An excellent piece of accessible scholarly writing. -- Bruce Kaye, Charles Sturt University, Canberra
Table of ContentsPreface
Chapter 1: Engaging the Enlightenment
Chapter 2: Scapegoating the Enlightenment
Chapter 3: A Virtuous Enlightenment
Chapter 4: The Enlightenment and Religion
Chapter 5: The Anglican Enlightenment
Chapter 6: Enlightenment History and the Bible
Chapter 7: The Enlightenment in the Frame of Christian Theology Bibliography Index
