The Culture of Theology

by John Webster, Ivor J. Davidson (Editor), Alden C. McCray (Editor)

Overview

John Webster, one of the world's leading systematic theologians, published extensively on the nature and practice of Christian theology. This work marked a turning point in Webster's theological development and is his most substantial statement on the task of theology. It shows why theology matters and why its pursuit is a demanding but exhilarating venture. Previously unavailable in book form, this magisterial statement, now edited and critically introduced for the first time, presents Webster's legendary lectures to a wider readership. It contains an extensive introductory essay by Ivor Davidson.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781540969255
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/13/2024
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Webster (1955-2016; PhD, University of Cambridge), one of the world's most significant systematic theologians, was latterly Professor of Divinity at the University of St. Andrews. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2005. He published widely on the nature and practice of Christian theology.

Ivor J. Davidson (PhD, University of Glasgow) is Honorary Research Professor in Divinity at King's College, University of Aberdeen. He previously held chairs in systematic and historical theology at the University of Otago and the University of St. Andrews. He has written extensively on Christian doctrine and on patristic theology and history.

Alden C. McCray (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is Assistant Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College.

Table of Contents

Contents
Introduction Ivor J. Davidson
1. Culture: The Shape of Theological Practice
2. Texts: Scripture, Reading, and the Rhetoric of Theology
3. Traditions: Theology and the Public Covenant
4. Conversations: Engaging Difference
5. Criticism: Revelation and Disturbance
6. Habits: Cultivating the Theologian's Soul
Indexes