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Theology and the Enlightenment
A Critical Enquiry into Enlightenment Theology and Its Reception
Theology and the Enlightenment
A Critical Enquiry into Enlightenment Theology and Its Reception
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Description
Challenging the common assumption that the Enlightenment of the late seventeenth and the eighteenth centuries was an essentially secular, irreligious and atheistic movement, this book critiques this standard interpretation as based on a narrow view of Enlightenment sources.
Building on the work of revisionist historians, this volume takes the argument squarely into the theological domain, whether Anglican, Dissenting, Lutheran or deistic, whilst also noting that the Enlightenment deeply affected Roman Catholic and Jewish theologies. It challenges the stereotype of 'Enlightenment rationalism', and the penultimate chapter brings out the biblical and ecclesial roots of the image of enlightenment and reclaims it for Christian faith.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1:
Engaging the Enlightenment
Chapter 2:
Scapegoating the Enlightenment
Chapter 3:
A Virtuous Enlightenment
Chapter 4:
The Enlightenment and Religion
Chapter 5:
The Anglican Enlightenment
Chapter 6:
Enlightenment History and the Bible
Chapter 7:
The Enlightenment in the Frame of Christian Theology
Bibliography
Index
Product details
Published | 17 Nov 2022 |
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Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 416 |
ISBN | 9780567705662 |
Imprint | T&T Clark |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Reviews
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In this momentous work, the author gives a comprehensive and fresh examination of the Enlightenment's philosophies, religious thought and theology. This book is an invaluable guide for navigating the critical debates on the Enlightenment. Anyone interested in understanding the theological dimension of the Enlightenment will definitely welcome this magnificent book.
Nikolaus Knoepffler, The University of Jena, Germany
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This book makes a very significant contribution to recent re-working of the Enlightenment. Avis, with his customary detailed scholarship and careful articulation, has drawn out the issues and presents a provocative and detailed account of theology and the End the Enlightenment. An excellent piece of accessible scholarly writing.
Bruce Kaye, Charles Sturt University, Canberra
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Well-researched and well-crafted work coming from a respected thinker in the Enlightenment space.
International Journal of Systematic Theology
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Whether or not one reads this book independently or as a sequel to his previous research on modern historical and theological thought and contemporary ecumenical and ecclesiastical contributions, be prepared to have your inherited understanding challenged.
Religious Studies Review

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