Theology Encounters Revolution Issues In - Softcover

Kirk, J Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0851114032 ISBN 13: 9780851114033

Publisher: Inter-varsity Press, 1980

Synopsis

The French Revolution has cast its long shadow on all subsequent human history. Princes and politicians, peasants and priests, poets and novelists, and now even theologians have had to deal with the ever growing impact of revolutionary thought. The relationship between theology and revolution is high on the agenda of contemporary Christian thinking. This book describes the rise of theological interest in revolution, looks at the various forms revolutionary theology has taken in different parts of the world, and explores the biblical and theological foundations of revolution, asking whether in fact a theology of revolution is a viable proposition at all. Special attention is given to the most important forerunners of revolutionary theology (Rauschenbusch, Niebuhr, Barth and Bonhoeffer). Then Kirk focuses on representative theologians in various parts of the world....In the final section Kirk considers the challenges of revolutionary theology and looks specifically at biblical hermeneutics employed by both revolutionary theologians and evangelicals. He challenges both to return to the biblical text and again wrestle with its implications for life in a world where revolution and revolutionary thought are pervasive.

Edition details

• Publisher: Inter-varsity Press
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0851114032
• ISBN 13: 9780851114033
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English