Public Theology for a Global Society: Essays in Honor of Max L. Stackhouse

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Essays reflecting on global society's public theology.

If you're intrigued by the intersection of faith and society, particularly how religious ideas can shape, and be shaped by, global and political dynamics, then "Public Theology for a Global Society" should be on your shelf. The range of essays explores the development and challenges of public theology, offering insights into its role in the ecumenical and global contexts. It's a thoughtful read especially relevant for those interested in the ethics and practical implications of theology in the public sphere.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Public Theology for a Global Society: Essays in Honor of Max L. Stackhouse

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ISBN: 9780802865076
Publisher: Eerdmans
Date of Publication: 2009-12-30
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Politics, Sociology, Philosophy, Religion
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In these essays honoring ethicist Max Stackhouse, leading Christian scholars consider the historical roots and ongoing resources of public theology as a vital element in the church's engagement with global issues. Public Theology for a Global Society explores the concept of public theology and the challenge of relating theological claims to a larger social and political context. The range of essays included here allows readers to understand public theology as both theological practice and public speech, and to consider the potential and limits of public theology in ecumenical and international networks. The essays begin by introducing the reader to the development of public theology as an area of study and to the historical interrelationship of religious, legal, and professional categories. The later essays engage the reader with emerging problems in public theology, as religious communities encounter shifting "publics" that are being transformed by globalization and sweeping political and technological changes. The breadth and scholarship of Public Theology for a Global Society make this volume a fitting tribute to Stackhouse -- a central figure in Christian ethics and pioneer in the church's study of globalization.
 

Essays reflecting on global society's public theology.

If you're intrigued by the intersection of faith and society, particularly how religious ideas can shape, and be shaped by, global and political dynamics, then "Public Theology for a Global Society" should be on your shelf. The range of essays explores the development and challenges of public theology, offering insights into its role in the ecumenical and global contexts. It's a thoughtful read especially relevant for those interested in the ethics and practical implications of theology in the public sphere.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.