Reconstructing Christian TheologyRebecca S. Chopp, Mark Lewis Taylor Christian theology needs to be reconstructed in light of recent and momentous intellectual changes, social revolutions, and steep pedagogical challenges. That is the conviction of many of North America's leading theologians whose close collaboration over several years bring us this exciting volume. Reconstructing Christian Theology introduces theology in such a way that readers can discern the relevance of historical materials, pose theological questions, and begin to think theologically for themselves. Further, like other projects of the Workgroup on Constructive Theology, this volume stems from a deep desire to model a credible, creative, and engaged contemporary theology. So each chapter tackles major Christian teaching, juxtaposes it with a significant social or cultural challenge, and then reconstructs each in light of the other. The result is an innovative and compelling way to learn how theology can contribute to rethinking the most pressing issues of our day. |
Contents
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God Sexism and Transformation | 25 |
God Religious Pluralism and Dialogic Encounter | 49 |
The Bible the Global Context and the Discipleship of Equals | 79 |
Creation Environmental Crisis and Ecological Justice | 99 |
Creation Handicappism and the Community of Differing Abilities | 124 |
Human Beings Embodiment and Our Home the Earth | 141 |
Human Beings White Supremacy and Racial Justice | 170 |
Sin Addiction and Freedom | 220 |
Christology AntiSemitism and ChristianJewish Bonding | 245 |
Christian Redemption between Colonialism and Pluralism | 269 |
The Church Classism and Ecclesial Community | 303 |
Eschatology Ecology and a Green Ecumenacy | 326 |
Eschatology White Supremacy and the Beloved Community | 346 |
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Militarism Evil and the Reign of God | 195 |
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