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Faith, Form, and Fashion: Classical Reformed Theology and Its Postmodern Critics
Paul Helm
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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. ... Read more
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. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
James Clarke & Co
Condition
New
Number of Pages
286
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780227174920
SKU
V9780227174920
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About Paul Helm
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).
Reviews for Faith, Form, and Fashion: Classical Reformed Theology and Its Postmodern Critics
"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 ... Read more