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The Nature of Doctrine: Religion and Theology in a Postliberal Age

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The Nature of Doctrine: Religion and Theology in a Postliberal AgeThe Nature of Doctrine, originally published in 1984, is one of the most influential works of academic theology in the past fifty years. A true classic, this book sets forth the central tenets of a post liberal approach to theology, emphasizing a cultural linguistic approach to religion and a rule theory of doctrine. In addition to his account of the nature of religion, George Lindbeck also addresses the relationship between Christianity and other

The Nature of Doctrine, originally published in 1984, is one of the most influential works of academic theology in the past fifty years. A true classic, this book sets forth the central tenets of a post-liberal approach to theology, emphasizing a cultural-linguistic approach to religion and a rule theory of doctrine.

In addition to his account of the nature of religion, George Lindbeck also addresses the relationship between Christianity and other religions, the resolution of historic doctrinal conflict among Christian communities, and the nature and task of theology itself. This is a work that all theologians and advanced students should know.

This twenty-fifth anniversary edition includes an English translation of the foreword to the German edition and a complete bibliography of Lindbeck's work.



Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 07/01/2009
ISBN: 9780664233358
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 8.86h x 6.08w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Christian Century 10/19/2010 pg. 29
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