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Renewing the Center: Evangelical Theology in a Post-Theological Era
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Product Description A new take on evangelical theology re-interprets the role of Christian philosophy in the modern world. From Library Journal A leading voice among American theologians, Grenz (theology and ethics, Carey/Regent Coll., British Columbia) builds upon and advances the discussion begun in his Revisioning Evangelical Theology. The first four chapters explain the "three concentric circles of evangelical theological history": the Reformation, the Evangelical revival of the 18th century, and modern conservative evangelicalism. The second half of the book is devoted to the author's call for a critical appropriation of postmodern insights for evangelical theological tasks. Grenz rejects the present "two-party system" of an orthodox commitment to an "external definable, and transcendent authority" and the "progressive" commitment to "resymbolize historic faiths according to the prevailing assumptions of contemporary life." He calls for a "generous orthodoxy, read through the lenses of conservative piety" that is left without too detailed a definition but is doctrinal in orientation and focuses on the gospel of salvation by faith. Perhaps in his future studies Grenz will spell out more of what this means in terms of specific doctrines and actionable policies. Recommended for public and academic librariesDEugene O. Bowser, Univ. of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review "... bears all the virtues that one expects from a book by Stanley Grenz: clarity, fair-mindedness, thoughtfulness, comprehension, and faithfulness." -- -Gary Dorrien, Kalamazoo College "Grenz presses the question of whether evangelicalism can embrace a doctrine of the Church that is believably universal and comprehensive." -- -The Rev. Richard John Neuhaus Editor in Chief, First "His exposition is a tour de force that commands our attention, and merits our gratitude." -- -J. I. Packer, Regent College "I highly recommend this book and hope that it receives the wide reading that it so richly deserves." -- -Ken Collins "This is a book to be read carefully, more than once, in conversation with friends." -- -Robert A. Pyne, Dallas Theological "This is an important and provocative book... Stan Grenz has set forth an interpretation that cannot be ignored." -- -Timothy George, From the Inside Flap According to Stanley Grenz, "The postmodern condition calls Christians to move beyond . . . [a] polarity that knows only the categories of 'liberal' and 'conservative' and thus pits so-called conservatives against loosely defined liberals. . . . The way forward is for evangelicals to take the lead in renewing a theological 'center' that can meet the challenges of the postmodern, and in some sense post-theological, situation in which the church now finds itself." Grenz begins with a historical survey, considering the influence of two major strands within evangelicalism. He goes on to sketch a creative vision for a renewed evangelical theology that faces the intellectual challenges of its time. He further envisions an "evangelical center" through the establishment of a "generous orthodoxy" that enables the church to fulfill its mission in the world. Stanley J. Grenz (D.Theol., University of Munich) is the Pioneer McDonald Professor of Theology and Ethics at Carey Theological College and professor of theology and ethics at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is the author or coauthor of over twenty books. From the Back Cover "Stanley Grenz urges a re-forming of evangelical theology in a coherent apologetic, churchly, missional, forward-looking mold so as to interface effectively with the intellectual thrusts of postmodern and post-Christian culture. His exposition is a tour de force that commands our attention, and merits our gratitude." -J. I. Packer, professor of theology, Regent College "Stanley Grenz presses the question of whether evangelicalism can embrace a doctrine of the church t
