The Pastoral Nature of Theology - An Upholding Presence (Paperback)

Classifying pastoral care as an "applied theology" suggests that it stems from a separate and "pure" theology. In this new volume, R. John Elford contends that pastoral concerns and actions are not products of theology, but in fact are the catalysts that prompt and necessitate it. Elford offers a detailed critical analysis of the relationship between theology and pastoral care and compares how different faith traditions understand the pastoral. He traces how shifting historical circumstances and perceptions of pastoral need spurred changes in theological understanding, and he asserts the need for these traditions to be "in conversation" with modern culture. In closing, The Pastoral Nature of Theology considers the role of morality in pastoral care and how contemporary issues often bring about profound theological problems.

General

Imprint:	Mowbray
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2000
First published:	March 2000
Authors:	R. John Elford
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	194
ISBN-13:	978-0-264-67490-2
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Theology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Theology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General Books > Christianity > Christian theology
LSN:	0-264-67490-1
Barcode:	9780264674902

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