A Philosophical Introduction to Theology - Softcover

Roberts, J Deotis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0334024943 ISBN 13: 9780334024941

Publisher: SCM Press, 2012

Synopsis

Perhaps best known for his contributions to black theology in the US, J. Deotis Roberts was nevertheless first trained as a philosopher, and he has taught philosophy throughout his academic career. He believes that those who are concerned with theology must have at least a basic understanding of the main lines of philosophical thought. That is what this book provides. Strictly speaking, it is neither philosophy of religion nor philosophical theology. Instead it is an introduction for those engaged in theological study who have little or no knowledge of philosophy and who, without such knowledge, will not be able to extract maximum benefit from their studies. Beginning with the earliest Greek philosophers (the pre-Socratics), the book explores classical Greek philosophy (including Plato and Aristotle) and the way it developed during the early Christian centuries; medieval philosophies; the Renaissance and the revolution precipitated by Descartes, Hume, and Kant; and major figures in the philosophy of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Although one book cannot provide an exhaustive account of what philosophers have thought, it can provide important insights into how they think. Especially important, it can show the way in which philosophy has influenced the framing of theological discussion, including black and Third World theology, from which at first sight it might seem remote. J. Deotis Roberts is Distinguished Professor of Philosophical Theology at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and the author of a dozen books plus more than one hundred articles, essays, and book reviews.

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About the Author:

J. Deotis Roberts is a highly esteemed theologian who was one of the founders of the Black Theology movement. He has taught and held administrative posts at a number of theological institutions. Among his books are "The Prophethood of Black Believers: An African American Political Theology for Ministry", "Black Theology in Dialogue", "Liberation and Reconciliation: A Black Theology", and "A Black Political Theology", all available from WJK.

About this edition

• Publisher: SCM Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0334024943
• ISBN 13: 9780334024941
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 194