New Testament Theology in a Secular World
A Constructivist Work in Philosophical Epistemology and Christian Apologetics
Peter Lampe author Professor Robert L Brawley translator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:26th Jan '12
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New Testament Theology in a Secular World is an important and original new work in Christian apologetics. It is the first book to apply constructivist theory to biblical studies.
Biblical Studies scholar Peter Lampe tackles head on such questions as: What do we understand by "reality?" How does this relate to what theology calls the "reality of God" or the "reality of resurrection?" How can we account for the concept of "revelation"? Lampe argues that in talking about "reality" theologians must make an effort to engage with the concept of "reality" as it is discussed in the fields of philosophical epistemology and sociology of knowledge. However, as Lampe shows, Theology has so far hardly or only reluctantly participated in this dialogue.
‘A fascinating approach to the New Testament.' - Dr. Eun-Geol Lyu, Hoseo University, Korea -- Eun-Geol Lyu
‘Convincing, profound, innovative and in its interdisciplinary character courageous. The study casts new light on the New Testament as a foundation document of the Christian concept of reality.' - Dr. Christian Strecker in Theologische Literaturzeitung. -- Christian Strecker
‘A meritorious, important tool, abounding in perspectives. Lampe shows how helpful it is to use constructivism for epistemological groundwork—both in the dialogue between theology and other scholarly disciplines, and in the inner theological discourse. Worth not only to be read but to be studied.' - Dr. Michael Gärtner in Pfaelzisches Pfarrerblatt, a journal for pastors. -- Michael Gärtner
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ISBN: 9780567388889
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 388g
218 pages