The Place of Theology in a World Come of Age

ISBN-13: 9783639151602 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 84 str.

Dave Buckner

Opis

As the twentieth century dawned in the western world,there were voices both inside and out of theChristian Church that began to question religionscentral place in mans daily life. Had humanityfinally progressed to the point where religion was nolonger necessary? Had we at long last developed thecharacteristics and perspectives that religion hadattempted to ingrain within us? Or were therules and regulations of organized religion stillneeded to ensure the continued advancement ofcivilization? This is a study of two opposing voicesin that debate: theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer andethicist Paul Ramsey. It endeavors to examine,explain, and expound upon the philosophies of bothmen in an effort to more fully understand theirtheological perspectives and the implications eachhas for civilization and religion as we move nowfirmly into the twenty-first century and beyond.Although an enjoyable and informative read for anyoneinterested in the fields of systematic theology,ethics, or religious history, this book is intendedto serve primarily as an introduction to the study oftheology within the context of the many social andpolitical upheavals of the twentieth century.

O autorze

Mr. Buckner completed his Bachelor''s and Master''s Degrees in
History from East Tennessee State University. He is currently an
adjunct professor of History and Humanities at Northeast State
Technical Community College. Although an Historian by profession,
Mr. Buckner is also pursuing research in the fields of systematic
theology and world mythology.