Ian S. Markham

A Theology of Engagement

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Produktbeschreibung

This ground-breaking book challenges readers to rethink the divide between liberal and orthodox approaches which characterizes Christianity today. Ian S. Markham's argument centers around the issue of Christianity's engagement with non-Christian traditions. He takes issue with those people who see this engagement as a submission to modernity, arguing that throughout its history Christianity has in fact been enriched by its association with other traditions. The book draws on a range of illuminating examples, including extensive discussion of key figures such as Augustine of Hippo, as well as specific cases involving human rights, state sovereignty, feminism, black theology, economics, and ethics.

Produktdetails

• Challenges in Contemporary The
• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: Oktober 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 158mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 499g
• ISBN-13: 9780631236016
• ISBN-10: 0631236015
• Artikelnr.: 21068574

Autorenporträt

Ian S. Markham is Dean of Hartford Seminary, Connecticut and Professor of Theology and Ethics. He is the author of numerous books, including Plurality and Christian Ethics (1994) and Truth and the Reality of God (1999). For Blackwell Publishing he has edited A World Religions Reader (second edition, 1999) and Encountering Religion (2000). He is the editor of Conversations in Religion and Theology.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

1. Engagement: What it is and why it matters.

2. Augustine's Theological Methodology.

3. Assimilation, Resistance and Overhearing.

4. Assimilation: Engagement with Human Rights.

5. Resistance: The heresy of State Sovereignty and the Religiousimperative for intervention to defend Human rights.

6. Assimilation: The Importance of Black and FeministPerspectives.

7. Overhearing: Clash of Discourses: Secular in the West againstthe Secular in India.

8. Overhearing: Thinking about Hinduism, Inclusivity andToleration.

9. Assimilation: Christianity and the Consensus AroundCapitalism.

10. Assimilation and overhearing: 'RethinkingGlobalization: Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's Risale-I Nur inconversation with Empire: By Hardt and Negri.

11. Keith Ward: An Engaged Theologian.

12. Engaging with the Pope: Engagement yet not Engagement.

13. The Shape of an Engaged Theology.

Conclusion.

Notes.

References.

Index.

Rezensionen

"As a more spacious cosmology and the forces of diversity andglobalization prompt "enclosures" of all sorts, Markham'sthoughtful and timely work argues for "engagement" in terms thatevocatively call forth both a bold integrity and an audacioushumility in the practice of Christian theology." Sharon DalozParks, Associate Director, Whidbey Institute

"Professor Markham's essays are worth reading. The themes chosenare important, ...well researched and offer a good point of entryfor the newcomer." Philip Lewis, University of Bradford, TheExpository Times

"This book can help students, undergraduates and upwards, seethe grand sweep as well as some of the intricacies of the faith andreason problem, and even experiment with it. This book would be anexcellent choice for anyone interested in what thinking has to dowit Christianity." Sandra Ellis-Killian, The AlethiaFoundation

"There is much here for a wide range of readers, thoseinterested in theological methodology, historical theology,theology of religions, interfaith dialogue, ethical, social andglobal theology." Andrew Wingate, Leicester

"Markham puts forward clearly and passionately for, hisposition. This is a book with something to say." Zoe Bennett,The Cambridge Federation