1st Edition
A Liberal Theology for the Twenty-First Century A Passion for Reason
By Michael J. Langford
Copyright 2001
272 Pages
by
Routledge
272 Pages
by
Routledge
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Liberal theology, in its typical form, represents the attempt to approach religion from a rational perspective without denying or belittling the importance of religious experience and religious commitment. Versions of liberal theology can be found in all the great religions. This book is primarily concerned with a Christian tradition that goes back to the second century and reached a high point... Read more
Contents: Introduction; Where to begin?; Materialism; Religious experience and monism; The meaning of theism; The traditional arguments for the existence of God; The Trinitarian option; Some personal options; Appendix 1: Miracles revisited; Appendix 2: Three suggested creeds; Appendix 3: A Meditation; Index.
Biography
Michael J. Langford
'Space does not permit me to do justice to the great richness of detail in Langford's argument... This is a most welcome book which will serve well as a reference for any liberals and modernists out there who are feeling beleaguered in the post-modern times...(Langford) unravels for his readers a "liberal orthodoxy" which would be eminently preachable in any enquiring parish....this is a theology for the twenty-first century that could well still be being read at the turn of the next.' Reviews in Religion and Theology '[Readers] will welcome what is a balanced and persuasive engagement of a reasonable orthodoxy with different contemporary outlooks. The aim is to affirm the rational attractiveness of Christian theism... With no dependence on authorities it engages in rational discussion with a tolerance and sensitivity to differing positions that encourages further exploration of the issues. The sustained debate thus offered is remarkly accessible.... It is specifically directed to the ordinary intelligent reader, and in this it must readily be recognised to have succeeded... many who have read it once will almost certainly wish to return to parts again, and to use it as a resource book in this field. Time spent with it will be amply justified.' Prospero 'This is a most welcome book which will serve well as a reference for any liberals and modernists out there who are feeling beleaguered in those post-modern times. Its densely packed script is well worth the purchase of a new pair of reading glasses for a comprehensive glimpse into a closely argued rational religious perspective.' Modern Believing
