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Focusing on the history of ideas, this book explores important
questions concerning knowledge in relation to philosophy, science,
ethics and Christian faith. Kirk contributes to the current debate
about the intellectual basis and integrity of Western culture,
exploring controversial issues concerning the notions of modernity
and post-modernity. Repositioning the Christian faith as a valid
dialogue partner with contemporary secular movements in philosophy
and ethics, Kirk seeks to show that in 'post-Christian' Europe the
Christian faith still possesses intellectual resources worthy to be
reckoned with. This book's principal argument is that contemporary
Western society faces a cultural crisis. It explores what appears
to be an historical enigma, namely the question of why Western
intellectual endeavours in philosophy and science seem to have
abandoned the search for a source of knowledge able to draw
together disparate pieces of information provided by different
disciplines. Kirk draws conclusions, particularly in the area of
ethical decision-making, from this apparent failure and invites
readers to consider Christian theism afresh as a means for the
renewal of culture and society.
Focusing on the history of ideas, this book explores important
questions concerning knowledge in relation to philosophy, science,
ethics and Christian faith. Kirk contributes to the current debate
about the intellectual basis and integrity of Western culture,
exploring controversial issues concerning the notions of modernity
and post-modernity. Repositioning the Christian faith as a valid
dialogue partner with contemporary secular movements in philosophy
and ethics, Kirk seeks to show that in 'post-Christian' Europe the
Christian faith still possesses intellectual resources worthy to be
reckoned with. This book's principal argument is that contemporary
Western society faces a cultural crisis. It explores what appears
to be an historical enigma, namely the question of why Western
intellectual endeavours in philosophy and science seem to have
abandoned the search for a source of knowledge able to draw
together disparate pieces of information provided by different
disciplines. Kirk draws conclusions, particularly in the area of
ethical decision-making, from this apparent failure and invites
readers to consider Christian theism afresh as a means for the
renewal of culture and society.
How should today's Church shape its response to the Gospel? How can
we set about 'making disciples of all nations' in our
post-Christian, multi-faith world? What does 'mission' mean in our
times? Here, at last, is a book which addresses these issues - and
many more - with honesty and openness. It strips 'mission' of its
old associations with colonialism and militarism. It looks anew at
the underlying theology, reminding us that our task is God's
mission, not a human construct. It explores key aspects of
contemporary mission, from the familiar - such as the relation of
mission to evangelism, and to people of others faiths - to the
unusual and thought-provoking - such as mission and the
environment, justice for the poor, and the overcoming of violence.
J. Andrew Kirk, who has written and lectured widely on the subject
of mission, also reflects on the importance of partnership and
community - of mission as a shared enterprise. He brings the fruits
of his own broad experience, along with current academic thinking
in missiology, and presents this afresh for a wide readership.
Brief exercises at the end of each chapter draw the reader
personally into the issues covered. Students of mission and
Christians who wish to engage with today's world, to integrate
faith and life, will find here an inclusive, comprehensive and
lucid presentation of all relevant discussions.
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To Stake a Claim (Paperback)
J.Andrew Kirk, Kevin J. Vanhoozer
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The particular words, whose use and meaning is examined in this
study, are commonly used by people with strong convictions about
moral issues and identity politics. They are often attached to
ideals, policies and practices in diverse and frequently
contradictory ways. Is there, then, so much confusion that the
words no longer serve any useful purpose? Or, is there some merit
in trying to indicate how the meaning of the words is being
stretched to such an extent that the same word has come to signify
conflicting opinions? When people expropriate language for
particular partisan causes, communication becomes ambiguous and
misleading. The rhetoric may sound persuasive, but it breaks down,
when the conversation partner has little idea what the other is
talking about. Reasoning together requires at least a minimal
agreement on what a person intends when they employ certain words
and phrases. The book shows how key words have become misused and
how they may be restored to a more precise and accurate meaning.
What is Christian mission in a world post-everything? This volume
is a masterful rethinking of the problems and prospect of the
Christian vocation to mission in light of the whole checkered
legacy - religious, philosophical, colonial, and economic - of
modernity. Kirk draws on his considerable experience of worldwide
mission and his expertise in modern Western thought to throw light
on all the most burning questions, such as: What kinds of mission
initiatives are appropriate today? Is it legitimate to invite
adherents of different religions to follow Jesus? What role have
Christians played in advocating violence, and also in being agents
of peace and reconciliation?
An enlightening introduction to the concept of Christian mission
and its complex theological and practical issues.
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