Exploring Protestant Traditions: An Invitation to Theological Hospitality

by W. David Buschart

Publisher:

InterVarsity Press

, 2006

Overview

Protestant is shorthand for a spreading family tree of church and theological traditions. Each tradition embodies a historically shaped perspective on the beliefs, practices and priorities that make up a Christian community. Whether you are an insider to one tradition, a hybrid of two or three, or—as many Christians today—an outsider to all, Exploring Protestant Traditions is a richly informative field guide to eight prominent Protestant theological traditions: Lutheran, Anabaptist, Reformed, Anglican, Baptist, Wesleyan, Dispensational and Pentecostal. Clearly and evenhandedly, W. David Buschart traces the histories of each tradition, explains their interpretive approaches to Scripture and identifies their salient beliefs. As a result, you will gain a sense of what it is to believe and worship as a Reformed or Pentecostal Christian, who the traditions' heroes are and where the "theological accents" are placed. Charts displaying the denominational representatives of each tradition and bibliographies mapping the path for further explorations add to the value of this guide. This is a book that seeks to receive rather than evaluate, to listen and understand rather than judge or correct. His is a model of theological hospitality that encourages you to open your doors to the varied ways in which Protestantism has taken root in history and human society. Some things take time, like coming to know a religious tradition. But Exploring Protestant Traditions is an excellent place to start. About the Author Dr. W. David Buschart earned an M.Phil. and a Ph.D. from Drew University, an M.Div. and a Th.M. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a B.A. from Wheaton College. Dr. Buschart served in the theology department at Canadian Theological Seminary from 1988 to 1998 and also served as acting dean of the faculty for one year. He was a founding member of the Research Science and Ethics Advisory Committee at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan. Dr. David Buschart joined the faculty of the Denver Seminary in 1998 as professor of theology and historical studies and he now also serves as an associate dean. He is a member of the American Academy of Religion, and the Evangelical Theological Society. He is co-editor of and a contributor to Scholarship, Sacraments, and Service and has published a number of articles, essays, and book chapters. His recent book is entitled Exploring Protestant Traditions: An Invitation to Theological Hospitality. He and his wife, Nancy, are active members of the Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church.

Product Details

• Title: Exploring Protestant Traditions: An Invitation to Theological Hospitality
• Author: W. David Buschart
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press
• Print Publication Date: 2006
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subject: Christian living
• ISBNs: 9780830875146, 9780830828326, 083087514X, 083082832X
• Resource ID: LLS:WS_0E40E762B5904514B093B2BA82A19EAC
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T04:01:46Z

About W. David Buschart

Dr. David Buschart joined the faculty in 1998 as professor of theology and historical studies and he now also serves as an associate dean. He is a member of the American Academy of Religion, and the Evangelical Theological Society. Dr. Buschart earned an M.Phil. and a Ph.D. from Drew University, an M.Div. and a Th.M. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a B.A. from Wheaton College. Dr. Buschart served in the theology department at Canadian Theological Seminary from 1988 to 1998 and also served as acting dean of the faculty for one year. He was a founding member of the Research Science and Ethics Advisory Committee at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan. He is coeditor of and a contributor to Scholarship, Sacraments, and Service and has published a number of articles, essays, and book chapters. His recent book is entitled Exploring Protestant Traditions: An Invitation to Theological Hospitality. He and his wife, Nancy, are active members of the Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church.