"Helm has done a service to thinking Christians in an age of post-postmodernist gullibility."
-Rev. E. T, Kirkland, English Churchman, No. 7936, Fridays, 13th & 20th November 2015

"...the greatest contribution of this text is Helm's robust detailing of the history, method and principles of CRT for contemporary theology. ...it would be a useful primer for any graduate or seminary student who is interested in Reformed theology."
-Vanessa Williams, Theology 119.1 2016

"This volume provides helpful summaries of crt and offers general lines of response to postmodern thought. To that extent, it may be helpful to those who identify with [Classical Reformed Theology]."
-John R. Franke, Journal of Reformed Theology, Volume 11, Issue 3, 2017

This is a detailed examination of the theological innovations of Kevin Vanhoozer and John Franke. Each proposes that doctrinal and systematic theology should be re-cast in the light of postmodernity. No longer can Christian theology be foundational, or have a stable metaphysical and epistemological framework. Vanhoozer advocates a theo-dramatic reconstruction of Christian doctrine, replacing the timeless propositions of the "purely cerebral theology" of the Reformed tradition in favor of a theology that does justice to the polyphony of multiple biblical genres. Franke holds that theology is part of a three-way conversation between Scripture, tradition, and culture, with an uncertain outcome. This study shows that each of these proposals is based on misunderstanding and exaggeration, and that the case against foundationalism is unclear and unpersuasive. It is argued that Vanhoozer's appeal to revelation as divine speech-acts is not as radical as he thinks, and his epistemology is weak. In the hands of postmodernity, Christian theology abandons its exactness and the standards of care that are a notable feature of doctrinal constrictions. The book will be of importance to those with interest in Reformed theology or Christian theology more generally. It provides a clear assessment of the impact of the postmodern mindset on theology.
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An erudite and considered defence of the classical approach to theology within the Reformed tradition, in the light of recent postmodernist alternatives.
Preface Introduction A. Classic Reformed Theology 1. The Form of Theology 2. Epistemology B. Some New Proposals Considered 3. Nature and Narrative 4. Being and Doing 5. Speech Acts, Propositions, and Assertions 6. Propositions, Truth, and Time 7. Meaning and Reasoning 8. Foundationalism and Its Woes 9. Knowing and Believing C. Conclusion 10. CRT and the Future Bibliography Index
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ISBN
9780227174920
Publisert
1899
Utgiver
James Clarke & Co Ltd; James Clarke & Co Ltd
Vekt
425 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
153 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
286

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Paul Helm is a Teaching Fellow at Regent College, Vancouver, Canada. He held the Chair of the History and Philosophy at King's College, London, 1993-2000. He is the author of several books, including 'John Calvin's Ideas' (2004) and 'Eternal God' (2nd edition 2010).