The modern theologians : an introduction to Christian theology in the twentieth century

by David F. Ford

1997

Publication

Oxford : Blackwell Publishers, 1997.

Collection

Call number

Th-H46-1606

Status

Available

Call number

Th-H46-1606

Description

"The Modern Theologians Reader is an outstanding selection of the key writings in modern theology, with each extract introduced and annotated to support student learning. A unique stand-alone text which can also be used alongside the highly successful textbook, The Modern Theologians Features introductory notes and annotations with each extract to help students understand the relevance and importance of the reading Includes selections from major 20th-century theologians and theological movements, and texts on Christian theology's relation to science, globalization, and other faiths such as Buddhism and Judaism "--Provided by publisher. "The Modern Theologians Reader is a unique text providing a collection of the key readings on all the major topics which have shaped modern theology. Each reading is accompanied by an introduction and helpful annotations to guide students through the relevance and importance of each extract. It can be used on its own, or an accompaniment to the third edition of the highly successful textbook, The Modern Theologians. The volume begins with a selection of the original writings of such 20th-century luminaries as Barth, Bonhoeffer, Lubac, Rahner, Balthasar, as well as many others. Other sections feature the seminal texts that influenced Christian theology in areas such as modernity, science, and global engagements. Seminal writings on theology between faiths -- including Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam -- are also presented, as well as discussions on theology and the visual arts, music, and film. The comprehensive series of original extracts allows the reader to develop their own theological judgments, and follow the development of the important debates that have shaped modern theology"--Provided by publisher.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member jontseng
An excellent general introduction to modern academic theology. Notable for its breadth of coverage. So much more than an undergraduate textbook.
LibraryThing member tspringer
Edited by David F. Ford, The Modern Theologians (1997) assembled many theologians to present an introduction to Christian Theology in the 20th century. After Ford’s formative essay on theology before the 20th century, in the next 35 chapters, scholars presented individual theologians (Barth,
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Rahner, et al.) in different geographical regions and theological movements that span the globe (from North America to Asia). Also represented were theologians and movements that represented theology in religious diversity and in other disciplines. Ford finished the book with questions concerning the future of theology. The book included a timeline, glossary, and index as well as notes and bibliography for every chapter. This excellent book has few peers in the area of contemporary theology. All students and practitioners of theology should utilize this book.
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LibraryThing member micgood
An excellent informative work on theological trends in the mid to late twentieth century, its breadth of coverage is astounding. My only criticism is that it does not engage these trends and thinkers in anything but a positive way. Also because of the anthology nature of the book, there is little
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to no cross-debate between the various strands of theological thinking. The book does show that theology faces the same trendy thinking as other disciplines, as so many of the authors described in the book have been lost to the mists of time, for good or for ill. A welcome introduction to theologies that guide who we have become as a church today.
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0631195912 / 9780631195917
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