A Fundamental Theological Study Of Radical Secularization And Its Aftermath

Author : Alpo Penttinen
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-01-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781527572331

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A Fundamental Theological Study of Radical Secularization and its Aftermath by Alpo Penttinen Pdf

In the wake of various secularization processes, a growing number of people in Western societies are now describing themselves as “non-religious.” But what does this sociological fact really mean, for the Church and for society at large? Has human religiosity a future after secularization? It does, this book argues, but in a radically altered form. Taking its cue from Pope Francis’s suggestion that globalizing humanity is presently living through a genuine “epochal shift,” this book presents an original analysis of the transformative effect of secularization on our spiritual predicament in the Western, now definitively post-Christian, world. Instead of succumbing to the all-too-common polarizations in contemporary religious discourse, this book aspires to overcome the “religious” vs. “secular” dichotomy through developing the logic of “Radical Secularization,” arguably the genuine novelty of the particularly Western process of secularization. The past homogeneously religious culture is certainly dusking, but this only paves the way for the dawn of the future and radically open horizon for our human search for meaning. This challenging book will offer intellectual impulses and spiritual incentives to everybody who ponders the future of human religious evolution after secularization.

Author : Stijn Latré,Walter Van Herck,Guido Vanheeswijck
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-18
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781628921793

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Radical Secularization? by Stijn Latré,Walter Van Herck,Guido Vanheeswijck Pdf

What does it mean for a society to be secular? Answering this question from a philosophical angle, Radical Secularization? delves into the philosophical presuppositions of secularization. Which cultural evolutions made secularization possible? International scholars from different disciplines assess the answers given by many leading philosophers such as, among others, Löwith, Blumenberg and Habermas (Germany), Gauchet and Nancy (France), Taylor and Bellah (North America). They examine the theory that secularization cannot only be regarded as a cultural change that was forced upon religion from an external source (e.g. science), but should also be considered as a phenomenon triggered by motives internal to religion. If religions are indeed capable of inner transformations, the question arises whether religions can persist in the secular societies they inadvertently helped to bring about, and how secular societies may accommodate religion.

Author : Corneliu Simut
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004397385

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Secularization in Contemporary Religious Radicalism by Corneliu Simut Pdf

The concept of secularization has grown to become one of the most important features of contemporary religious thought. This book introduces and examines the thinking of sixteen key theologions, philosophers and historians of religion to explain (a) why by the late nineteenth century the traditional concept of God as an ontologically real being came to be considered no longer necessary and (b) how the new perspective on God, which accepts him only as an idea, turned into the preferred approach of today’s religion and philosophy, namely “religious radicalism”.

Author : Clayton Crockett
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 041525051X

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Secular Theology by Clayton Crockett Pdf

All-new essays from some of America's most influential theological and religious thinkers open up new ways of theological thinking and put American radical theology in context from Paul Tillich to the present.

Author : Robert L. Richard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Secularization (Theology)
ISBN : UOM:39015012291236

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Secularization Theology by Robert L. Richard Pdf

Author : Jeffrey W. Robbins
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780231156363

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Radical Democracy and Political Theology by Jeffrey W. Robbins Pdf

Alexis de Tocqueville once wrote that "the people reign over the American political world like God over the universe," unwittingly casting democracy as the political instantiation of the death of God. According to Jeffrey W. Robbins, Tocqueville's assessment remains an apt observation of modern democratic power, which does not rest with a sovereign authority but operates as a diffuse social force. By linking radical democratic theory to a contemporary fascination with political theology, Robbins envisions the modern experience of democracy as a social, cultural, and political force transforming the nature of sovereign power and political authority. Robbins joins his work with Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri's radical conception of "network power," as well as Sheldon Wolin's notion of "fugitive democracy," to fashion a political theology that captures modern democracy's social and cultural torment. This approach has profound implications not only for the nature of contemporary religious belief and practice but also for the reconceptualization of the proper relationship between religion and politics. Challenging the modern, liberal, and secular assumption of a neutral public space, Robbins conceives of a postsecular politics for contemporary society that inextricably links religion to the political. While effectively recasting the tradition of radical theology as a political theology, this book also develops a comprehensive critique of the political theology bequeathed by Carl Schmitt. It marks an original and visionary achievement by the scholar the Journal of the American Academy of Religion hailed "one of the best commentators on religion and postmodernism."

Author : Norman Vance
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199680573

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Bible and Novel by Norman Vance Pdf

This study seeks to develop a new context for reading later Victorian fiction and for understanding the process of 'secularization'. Norman Vance explores how the novels of George Eliot, Thomas Hardy, Mary Ward, and Rider Haggard acquired greater cultural centrality, just as the authority of the scriptures and of traditional religious teaching seemed to be declining, and offered a new forum for the exploration of religious and moral themes.

Author : Mario Biagioni
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004335783

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The Radical Reformation and the Making of Modern Europe by Mario Biagioni Pdf

Mario Biagioni presents an account of the lives and thoughts of some radical reformers of the sixteenth century, showing that the Radical Reformation played a pivotal role in the rise of modern Europe.

Author : Kenneth Leech
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003-10-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592444083

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The Social God by Kenneth Leech Pdf

The central theme of 'The Social God' is the belief that God is social, and that both Christian prayer and Christian social action are rooted in the nature of God. Christian action in the fields of social justice and the political arena is rooted in Christian doctrine. 'The Social God' stresses the essential unity of doctrine and action, of prayer and politics, examining the Christian understanding of God and his relationship with the world. Kenneth Leech emphasizes the centrality of the Incarnation and reveals the other aspects of Christian spirituality, the dangers of a new fascism, and the need for a renewal of Christian theology.

Author : Rachel Muers,Ashley Cocksworth
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781119746782

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Ford's The Modern Theologians by Rachel Muers,Ashley Cocksworth Pdf

Captures the multiple voices of Christian theology in a diverse and interconnected world through in-depth studies of representative figures and overviews of key movements Providing an unparalleled overview of the subject, The Modern Theologians provides an indispensable guide to the diverse approaches and perspectives within Christian theology from the early twentieth century to the present. Each chapter is written by a leading scholar and explores the development and trajectory of modern theology while presenting critical accounts of a broad range of relevant topics and representative thinkers. The fourth edition of The Modern Theologians is fully updated to provide readers with a clear picture of the broad spectrum and core concerns of modern Christian theology worldwide. It offers new perspectives on key twentieth-century figures and movements from different geographical and ecclesial contexts. There are expanded sections on theological dialogue with non-Christian traditions, and on Christian theology's engagement with the arts and sciences. A new section explores theological responses to urgent global challenges - such as nationalism, racism, and the environmental crisis. Providing the next generation of theologians with the tools needed to take theological conversations forward, The Modern Theologians: Explores Christian theology's engagement with multiple ways of knowing across diverse approaches and traditions Combines introductions to key modern theologians and coverage of the major movements within contemporary theology Identifies common dynamics found across theologies to enable cross-contextual comparisons Positions individual theologians in geographical regions, trans-local movements, and ecclesial contexts Features new and revised chapters written by experts in particular movements, topics, and individuals Providing in-depth critical evaluation and extensive references to further readings and research, Ford's The Modern Theologians: An Introduction to Christian Theology since 1918, Fourth Edition, remains an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in Theology and Religious Studies, such as Introduction to Christian Theology, Systematic Theology, Modern Theology, and Modern Theologians. It is also an invaluable resource for researchers, those involved in various forms of Christian ministry, teachers of religious studies, and general readers engaged in independent study.

Author : John Joseph Doherty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Communication
ISBN : UOM:39015009207237

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The Communication of the Cristian] Message in a Secularized Society by John Joseph Doherty Pdf

Author : Anna Tomaszewska
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004523371

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Between Secularization and Reform by Anna Tomaszewska Pdf

The authors revisit the idea that Enlightenment spearheaded secularization. This book invites all to look at the Enlightenment religiosity as founded on a merger of religious criticism and heterodoxy.

Author : Zoë Bennett,David B. Gowler
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191613296

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Radical Christian Voices and Practice by Zoë Bennett,David B. Gowler Pdf

On the margins of the biblical canon and on the boundaries of what are traditionally called 'mainstream' Christian communities there have been throughout history writings and movements which have been at odds with the received wisdom and the consensus of establishment opinion. If one listens carefully, these dissident voices are reflected in the Bible itself-whether in the radical calls for social change from the Hebrew Bible prophets, with Jesus the apocalyptic prophet who also demanded social and economic justice for his oppressed people, or perhaps from the apocalyptic tradition's millenarian visions. The use of the Bible has been fertile ground throughout Christian history for prophetic calls for radical change within society as a whole and the church in particular. The essays contained in this volume examine aspects of this radical tradition, its doctrine, hermeneutics, pedagogy, and social action. They offer a sustained development of the theme of the Bible and its reception and appropriation in the context of radical practices, and an exposition of the imaginative possibilities of radical engagement with the Bible in inclusive social contexts. Part 1 treats New Testament texts directly-the Lukan writings, Paul and the Book of Revelation; Part 2 explores some examples of reception history and of radical appropriation of the Bible in history and literature; Part 3 addresses contemporary issues in liberation theology and public theology. This book is a Festschrift in honour of Professor Christopher Rowland, the Dean Ireland's Professor of the Exegesis of Holy Scripture in the University of Oxford.

Author : Paul Heelas,David Martin,Linda Woodhead
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134608690

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Peter Berger and the Study of Religion by Paul Heelas,David Martin,Linda Woodhead Pdf

Peter Berger is the most influential contemporary sociologist of religion. This collection of essays is the first in-depth study of his contribution to the field, providing a comprehensive introduction to his work and to current thought in the study of religion. Themes addressed include: * Berger on religion and theology * Religion, spirituality and the discontents of modernity * Secularization and de-secularization A postscript by Peter Berger, responding to the essays, completes this overview of this major figure's work.

Author : Terence Lovat
Publisher : ATF Press
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781922239624

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The Bonhoeffer Legacy by Terence Lovat Pdf

The Bonhoeffer Legacy: An International Journal is a fully refereed academic journal aimed principally at providing an outlet for an ever expanding Bonhoeffer scholarship in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific region, as well as being open to article submissions from Bonhoeffer scholars throughout the world. It also aims to elicit and encourage future and ongoing scholarship in the field. The focus of the journal, captured in the notion of 'Legacy', is on any aspect of Bonhoeffer's life, theology and political action that is relevant to his immense contribution to twentieth century events and scholarship. 'Legacy' can be understood as including those events and ideas that contributed to Bonhoeffer's own development, those that constituted his own context or those that have developed since his time as a result of his work. The editors encourage and welcome any scholarship that contributes to the journal's aims. The journal also has book reviews.