Content and Method in Christian Theology - A Case Study of the Thought of Nels Ferre (Paperback)

"For three decades, he flashed like a meteor across the theological horizon, and then vanished." So writes Alan P.F. Sell of Nels F.S. Ferre (1908-1971), a mid-twentieth-century theologian whose work is little remembered, despite his constructive and often provocative contributions to theological debates that endure today. While Professor Sell speculates upon the reasons for this inattention, his primary concern is to show that Ferre's works raise timeless questions about the relations between content and method in theology. How far do the personal convictions of theologians influence their theological method? May methodological decisions yield attenuated accounts of Christian doctrine? This in-depth analysis of Ferre's thought is a cautionary tale concerning the importance of the choice of starting-points for theological reflection that will prove an invaluable resource for theologians and historians of Christian thought, whilst also remaining an approachable text for those with a general interest in theology.

General

Imprint:	James Clarke & Co
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2014
First published:	2014
Authors:	Alan P.F. Sell
Dimensions:	156 x 234 x 49mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	238
ISBN-13:	978-0-227-17448-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Christianity > Christian theology Promotions
LSN:	0-227-17448-8
Barcode:	9780227174487

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