Natural Theology
Five Views
Published on 11. June 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-5409-6044-3 (ISBN)
Description
Natural theology is a matter of debate among theologians and Christian philosophers. In this book, top scholars in the fields of theology and Christian philosophy introduce readers to five prevailing views on the topic. Contributors include John C. McDowell, Alister E. McGrath, Paul K. Moser, Fr. Andrew Pinsent, and Charles Taliaferro.
The contributors offer constructive approaches from major perspectives--contemporary, Catholic, classical, deflationary, and Barthian--in a multiview format to provide readers with the "state of the question" on natural theology. Each unit consists of an introduction by a proponent of the view under discussion, responses from the other contributors, and a final response by the proponent. James Dew and Ronnie Campbell provide a helpful introduction and conclusion.
Offering a model of critical thinking and respectful dialogue, this volume provides a balanced, irenic approach to a topic of ongoing debate. Students of theology, Christian philosophers, and readers interested in the theology and science dialogue will value this work.
The contributors offer constructive approaches from major perspectives--contemporary, Catholic, classical, deflationary, and Barthian--in a multiview format to provide readers with the "state of the question" on natural theology. Each unit consists of an introduction by a proponent of the view under discussion, responses from the other contributors, and a final response by the proponent. James Dew and Ronnie Campbell provide a helpful introduction and conclusion.
Offering a model of critical thinking and respectful dialogue, this volume provides a balanced, irenic approach to a topic of ongoing debate. Students of theology, Christian philosophers, and readers interested in the theology and science dialogue will value this work.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ada, MI
United States
Publishing group
Baker Publishing Group
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
430 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5409-6044-3 (9781540960443)
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Persons
James K. Dew Jr. (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Birmingham) is president and professor of philosophy at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana. He coauthored Philosophy: A Christian Introduction and coedited God and the Problem of Evil: Five Views.
Ronnie P. Campbell Jr. (PhD, Liberty University) is professor of theology and apologetics and director of doctoral programs at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. His books include For Love of God: An Invitation to Theology and Worldviews and the Problem of Evil.
Ronnie P. Campbell Jr. (PhD, Liberty University) is professor of theology and apologetics and director of doctoral programs at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. His books include For Love of God: An Invitation to Theology and Worldviews and the Problem of Evil.
Content
Introduction James K. Dew Jr. and Ronnie P. Campbell Jr.
1. A Contemporary View Charles Taliaferro
Catholic Response Father Andrew Pinsent
Classical Response Alister E. McGrath
Deflationary Response Paul K. Moser
Barthian Response John C. McDowell
A Contemporary Reply Charles Taliaferro
2. A Catholic View Father Andrew Pinsent
Contemporary Response Charles Taliaferro
Classical Response Alister E. McGrath
Deflationary Response Paul K. Moser
Barthian Response John C. McDowell
A Catholic Reply Father Andrew Pinsent
3. A Classical View Alister E. McGrath
Contemporary Response Charles Taliaferro
Catholic Response Father Andrew Pinsent
Deflationary Response Paul K. Moser
Barthian Response John C. McDowell
A Classical Reply Alister E. McGrath
4. A Deflationary View Paul K. Moser
Contemporary Response Charles Taliaferro
Catholic Response Father Andrew Pinsent
Classical Response Alister E. McGrath
Barthian Response John C. McDowell
A Deflationary Reply Paul K. Moser
5. A Barthian View John C. McDowell
Contemporary Response Charles Taliaferro
Catholic Response Father Andrew Pinsent
Classical Response Alister E. McGrath
Deflationary Response Paul K. Moser
A Barthian Reply John C. McDowell
Conclusion James K. Dew Jr. and Ronnie P. Campbell Jr.
Index
1. A Contemporary View Charles Taliaferro
Catholic Response Father Andrew Pinsent
Classical Response Alister E. McGrath
Deflationary Response Paul K. Moser
Barthian Response John C. McDowell
A Contemporary Reply Charles Taliaferro
2. A Catholic View Father Andrew Pinsent
Contemporary Response Charles Taliaferro
Classical Response Alister E. McGrath
Deflationary Response Paul K. Moser
Barthian Response John C. McDowell
A Catholic Reply Father Andrew Pinsent
3. A Classical View Alister E. McGrath
Contemporary Response Charles Taliaferro
Catholic Response Father Andrew Pinsent
Deflationary Response Paul K. Moser
Barthian Response John C. McDowell
A Classical Reply Alister E. McGrath
4. A Deflationary View Paul K. Moser
Contemporary Response Charles Taliaferro
Catholic Response Father Andrew Pinsent
Classical Response Alister E. McGrath
Barthian Response John C. McDowell
A Deflationary Reply Paul K. Moser
5. A Barthian View John C. McDowell
Contemporary Response Charles Taliaferro
Catholic Response Father Andrew Pinsent
Classical Response Alister E. McGrath
Deflationary Response Paul K. Moser
A Barthian Reply John C. McDowell
Conclusion James K. Dew Jr. and Ronnie P. Campbell Jr.
Index