The Future of Christian Theology
David F. Ford
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Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik / Religion/Theologie
Beschreibung
The Future of Christian Theology represents a personal manifesto from one of the world's leading theologians, exploring the ways Christian theology in the twenty-first century has been, and can now continue to be, both creative and wise. * Represents an outstanding and engaging account of the task of theology today * Offers an insightful description of what makes for discerning and creative theology. * Written from the perspective of decades of experience, and in close dialogue with theologians of other faiths * Features a strong interfaith and public theology dimension, and a contemporary portrait of the field from the inside * A hopeful and illuminating search for wisdom and understanding in the increasingly complex religious and secular world of the twenty-first century.
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"In my opinion, this book's readability is itsgreatest strength because here it comes closest to serving hispurpose: to stimulate readers to seek wisdom and thereby assistthem in shaping not only their personal lives butsociety."
"Thus far, the volume is of general interest, but therefollows two more specialist chapters which cover academic teaching,curriculum shaping and funding and then the process of learning tobe a theologian."
"This thoughtful and encouraging book forms part of a newseries addressing contemporary debates and controversies in thehumanities and social sciences . . . The book deserves to be readprayerfully and I hope it will find its way into the hands of thosetraining for ministry as well as parish clergy andcongregationalleaders."
"Ford's central achievement, then, is his insistenceon a model of theology that bears witness to the unity, diversity,and vibrancy of twenty-first century Christianity." (The Furrow, 1 September 2012)"The Future of Christian Theology is a book which is at once asbold and exciting as it is sensitive and wise. . . The book marksthe very best of what that series might provide: written inexceptionally clear and accessible prose, it is neverthelessprofound and deep. . . I cannot imagine any theologian or churchperson who would not find the reading of this book a beneficialenterprise. It is a must for all who care about the health oftheology, the Church and - even more broadly - the world of whichthey are a part."
"This book represents a mature summary of his academic andinstitutional vision."
"Ford writes exegesis that does more than illustrate; it leads .. . It's really, really good . . . Few theologians writing todayare better positioned to see where theology needs to stay the sameand where it needs to change for a new century."
"He also writes beautifully in a book that sparkles withinsights and that is attentive to the diversity of settings andmedia in which theology is articulated. This work is eloquent,fluent and vibrant; it draws upon deep scholarship, carriedlightly; it moves along at a brisk pace with an exhilarating tone,one that appreciates the rich variety within Christianity and itcombines a serious concern for Christian integrity with a generousinclusivity towards and a desire to collaborate with and learn frompeople of other faiths."
"The Future of Christian Theology by Prof David Ford ofCambridge (Wiley-Blackwell, £50) is another feast of goodthings: a book to widen horizons and deepen spirituality . . .So,two splendid books to feed minds and hearts."
"In the meantime, Ford's timely, stylish and passionatemanifesto gives theologians plenty of work to be getting on with."
"This is, quite simply, a wonderful book. It's vintage David Ford,yet all new - providing an ever deeper integration of themes whichis profoundly creative and invites the reader to engage and makefresh connections. David Ford more successfully than any othertheologian I know, bridges the concerns of the academy and those ofthe worshipping communities."
"David Ford's The Future of Christian Theology is a manifestofor a theology adequate to its new context in the twenty-firstcentury. It's a bold, powerful and provocative vision."
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