Beyond the Analogical Imagination

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This fine book makes a significant contribution to contemporary theology and especially to the impact of the thought of David Tracy, who is legitimately considered one of the most important of contemporary theologians. It is a volume marked by critical engagement with Tracy's thought, and is thus exactly what Tracy has always encouraged - an exercise in productive conversation. Although several other accounts of Tracy's thought have appeared in recent years, I think that this is by far the best because of the variety of voices it contains, the scope of its concerns, and especially the originality and insights of the various chapters. Bernard McGinn, University of Chicago David Tracy's is perhaps the most respected voice in what North Americans now call 'constructive theology' (and what Catholics and Anglicans used to call 'fundamental theology'). This timely book is an excellent project that gathers many interesting people together in one volume in order to explore his chief concerns. Mark S. Massa, SJ, Boston College David Tracy is one of the most influential American theologians of the last few decades. The aim here is not simply to give an exposition of various aspects of his thought, but to critically engage with dimensions of that thought and then move outwards towards some new issue or topic. This gives the book a fresher and more intriguing orientation than if it were simply expository. For several decades the kinds of theology which oppose themselves to 'liberalism' have been in the ascendant, and there has been too little intellectual attention to liberal theology. This interesting, thoughtfully constructed interaction with Tracy's work will go some way towards the necessary rebalancing. Karen Kilby, Durham University An excellent project that gathers many interesting people together in one volume in order to explore David Tracy's chief concerns. Mark S. Massa, SJ., Boston College Makes a significant contribution to contemporary theology and especially to the impact of the thought of David Tracy, one of the most important of contemporary theologians. Bernard McGinn, University of Chicago '... a treasure trove of theological insight ... this book should be included in any serious theological library.' Dianne Bergant, Catholic Library World