Handmaid to Theology: An Essay in Philosophical Prolegomena

by Winfried Corduan

Publisher:

Baker

, 1981

Overview

Handmaid to Theology: An Essay in Philosophical Prolegomena provides an in-depth introduction and analysis of the intersection between theology and philosophy. This volume brings a much-needed balance to theology and the many benefits of philosophy. Throughly evangelical and solidly theological, this invaluable work will be of great benefit to bible scholars and anyone interested in the junction between theology and philosophy.

Contents

Top Highlights

“A question this book seeks to address both implicitly and explicitly, but not definitively, is to what extent the theologian has flexibility in choosing his philosophical groundwork.” (Page 1)

“Its major goal is to facilitate discussion on its central theme: the inevitable reliance of theology on certain philosophical concepts. All too frequently the theological task is carried on without taking the proper philosophical roots into account, whether they be from first-century or twentieth-century thought. And in particular, the theologians in the evangelical tradition, who are specifically addressed in this volume, many times obscure or ignore the distinction between biblical theology and systematic theology. This work is intended as a tool to call attention to the need for serious philosophical thinking by the theologian. If such thinking should result, even in the form of a point-by-point refutation of each of my arguments, my writing will not have been in vain.” (Page 1)

“The fact of philosophical presuppositions to theology is a given.” (Page 1)

“Traditionally, prolegomena constitutes an introduction to theology. In works in systematic theology it will be the first part or chapter, dealing with preliminary matters before one can proceed to the actual theologizing.” (Page 1)

“we will restrict ourselves to what is variously known as classical, orthodox, or evangelical theology” (Page 1)

Product Details

• Title: Handmaid to Theology: An Essay in Philosophical Prolegomena
• Author: Winfried Corduan
• Publisher: Baker
• Publication Date: 1981

About Winfried Corduan

Winfried Corduan received his Ph.D. from Rice University and is professor of philosophy and religion at Taylor University in Indiana. He is the author of A Reasonable Faith: Basic Christian Apologetics and A Tapestry of Faiths.