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This second volume in the series provides a detailed and thorough examination and defense of theological realism. Engaging critically with writers such as George Lindbeck and John Millbank, McGrath offers a sparkling and sophisticated affirmation of theological realism against its modern and postmodern critics. His refutation of the claim that the rise of philosophical nonfoundationalism entails the abandoning of any form of realism is of particular importance, as is his application of the highly influential form of 'critical realism' developed by Roy Bhaskar. Scientific Theology is a groundbr

Foreword: So what? --Preface --Acknowledgments --Introduction: The what and why of activist theology --1.The darkness of Holy Saturday: rupturing complacency and becoming transformation --2.Turning tables in the temple: disruption --3.The struggle is real --4.The Psalmist sings: the poetry of protest --5.Following the ways of Jesus: enacting radical social change --6.Old wine in new wineskins: reframing theology as activism --7.Economic supremacy: when class ascendency doesn't work in your favor --8.Activist theology's resilience: a year after Charlottesville --Coda: Poetry by Ree Belle --Further reading.

Noting the important parallels between scientific theory and Christian doctrine, McGrath offers a sustained defense of the necessity of doctrine within Christian theology against those who argue for a "non-dogmatic" Christianity. The approach developed within this volume builds on the work of writers such as Heidegger and Habermas, and argues that theory is to be conceived in terms of the communal beholding of reality. The many theoretical issues to be addressed in this volume include the manner in which closure is secured in theological theorizing, the implications of the stratification of re

This study considers the social and political aspects of Kierkegaard's authorship, building upon work over the last couple of decades. Dr Lappano focuses on Kierkegaard's writing between 1846 and 1852, the period of Kierkegaard's more explicitly politicized writing.

The Problem with Grace develops a post-secular, post-sectarian political theology and shows how a series of religious concepts (such as love, faith, liturgy, and revelation) can be constructively used today in both political theory and political practice.

Introduction -- Theology as a contextual exercise -- 2. Echoes of contextual theologizing in Jesus's teaching -- 3. Caste and Dalit theology -- 4. Indigenous culture and the project of African theology -- 5. The poor in Latin American liberation theology -- 6. Christian abandonment and the pursuit of spiritual solutions in Nigerian Christianity -- Conclusion.

1. Introduction / Michael S. Northcott and Peter M. Scott -- 2. The Trinity / Timothy Gorringe -- 3. Christology / Niels Henrik Gregersen -- 4. Holy Spirit / Michael S. Northcott -- 5. Creation / Celia Deane-Drummond -- 6. Creatures / Rachel Muers -- 7. Humanity / Peter M. Scott -- 8. Sin and salvation / Neil Messer -- 9. Church / Tamara Grdzelidze -- 10. Eschatology / Stefan Skrimshire.

Theology and the churches are often considered to be at the margins of contemporary culture, frequently struggling for identity and attention. In this important new book Martyn Percy argues that a rich form of practical theological engagement is needed if the churches are to comprehend their situation in the modern world, thereby enabling them to engage more confidently with society. Drawing on a range of perspectives in the religion-culture debate, and from case studies in the USA and Europe, the book explores the myriad of ways in which culture is now shaping contemporary Christianity, and h

In this searing and personal book, Robyn Henderson-Espinoza bridges the gap between academia and activism, bringing the wisdom of the streets to the work of scholarship, all for the sake of marginalized communities. This interdisciplinary work draws on continental philosophy, queer theology, and critical class theory in accessible and artful ways that explain the project of activist theology. It breaks new ground and summons all to radical acts of labor to build bridges with difference