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Theology, Aesthetics, and Culture: Responses to the Work of David Brown


Theology, Aesthetics, and Culture: Responses to the Work of David Brown

Hardback by MacSwain, Robert (Assistant Professor of Theology and Christian Ethics at The School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee); Worley, Taylor (Associate Dean for Spiritual Life and Assistant Professor of Christian Thought and Tradition at The School of Theology and Missions at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee.)

Theology, Aesthetics, and Culture: Responses to the Work of David Brown

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ISBN:
9780199646821
Publication Date:
20 Sep 2012
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Pages:
328 pages
Format:
Hardback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 24 - 29 May 2024
Theology, Aesthetics, and Culture: Responses to the Work of David Brown

Description

David Brown is a widely-respected British theologian who initially made his mark in analytic discussions of Christian doctrine, such as the Trinity. However, with the publication of Tradition and Imagination: Revelation and Change (1999) his career entered a distinctly new phase, focused on theology, imagination, and the arts. Four related volumes followed, dealing with biblical interpretation, Christian discipleship, art and icons, place and space, the body, music, metaphor, drama, liturgy, the sacraments, religious experience, and popular culture. According to Brown, the fundamental thesis underlying all five volumes is that both natural and revealed theology are in crisis, and the only way out is to give proper attention to the cultural embeddedness of both. Theology, Aesthetics, and Culture is the first attempt to assess the significance of this remarkable series, and its contributors include some of the most prominent philosophers, theologians, historians, biblical scholars, literary scholars, and cultural critics writing today. Aside from its exceptional interdisciplinary range and ecumenical line-up, a distinctive feature is sustained consideration of Browns analysis of popular culture. Given the stature of the contributors, this volume is not merely of interest as a commentary on Browns work, but also makes an important original contribution to our understandings of theology, aesthetics, and culture as they relate to the life of the Church, academy, and human society.

Contents

I: TRADITION AND IMAGINATION: REVELATION AND CHANGE; II: DISCIPLESHIP AND IMAGINATION: CHRISTIAN TRADITION AND TRUTH; III: GOD AND ENCHANTMENT OF PLACE: RECLAIMING HUMAN EXPERIENCE; IV: GOD AND GRACE OF BODY: SACRAMENT IN ORDINARY; V: GOD AND MYSTERY IN WORDS: EXPERIENCE THROUGH METAPHOR AND DRAMA

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