Theologies of Retrieval: An Exploration and Appraisal

by Darren Sarisky

Publisher:

T&T Clark

, 2017

One of the most significant trends in academic theology today, which emerges within Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Orthodox points of view, is the growing interest in theologies of retrieval. This mode of thinking puts a special stress upon subjecting classic theological texts to a close reading, with a view toward using the resources that they provide to understand and address contemporary theological issues.

This volume offers an understanding of what theologies of retrieval are, what their rationale is, and what their strengths and weaknesses are. The contributions provided by a distinguished team of theologians answer the important questions that existing work has raised, expand on suggestions that have not yet been fully developed, summarize ideas to highlight themes that are relevant to the topics of this volume, and air new critiques that will spur further debate.

Features

Gathers together a distinguished team of theologians to expound and further develop theologies of retrieval
Draws attention to the ways in which discussion of theologies of retrieval is expanding beyond its previous boundaries so as to include previously excluded people, especially racial minorities and women
Gives voice to some of the most important objections to this style of theological thought

Contents

Introduction, Darren Sarisky (University of Oxford, UK)

I. Genealogies of Modernity: The Role of Intellectual-Historical Judgments

1. 'There's Always One Day Which Isn't The Same As The Day Before': Christianity and History in the Writings of Charles Péguy, John Milbank (University of Nottingham, UK)
2. The Past Matters Theologically: Thinking Tradition, Stanley Hauerwas (Duke University, USA)

II. Different Inflections to Retrieval: Confessional Approaches

3. Orthodoxy, Andrew Louth (Durham University, UK)
4. Reformed Retrieval, Michael Allen (Reformed Theological Seminary, USA)
5. "Only what is rooted is living" A Roman Catholic Theology of Ressourcement, Jennifer Newsome Martin (University of Notre Dame, USA)

III. Twentieth-Century Figures

6. Georges Florovsky, Paul Gavrilyuk (University of St. Thomas, USA)
7. Karl Barth, Kenneth Oakes (University of Notre Dame, USA)
8. Henri de Lubac, David Grumett (University of Edinburgh, UK)

IV. Theological Sources

9. Scripture: Three Modes of Retrieval, Michael Legaspi (Penn State University, USA)
10. Tradition I: Tradition in Congar, de Lubac and Blondel, Gabriel Flynn (Dublin City University, Ireland)
11. Tradition II: Thinking With Historical Texts - Reflections on Theologies of Retrieval, Darren Sarisky (University of Oxford, UK)

V. Major Doctrines

12. Back to the Trinity, Fred Sanders (Biola University, USA)
13. "Love is also a Lover of Life": Creatio ex Nihilo and Creaturely Goodness, John Webster (University of St Andrews, UK)
14. The Church and the Christian: Their Theological Interdependance, Nicholas Healy (St. John's University, USA)

VI. A Broadening Conversation

15. "You Can't Go Home Again": Retreival and Mulattic Theological Method, Brian Bantum (Seattle Pacific University, USA)
16. On Gender and Theology in the Mode of Retrieval, Ruth Jackson (University of Cambridge, UK)
17. Roman Catholic Christians and the Jewish People after the Holocaust, Gavin D'Costa (University of Bristol, UK)

VII. Critical Appraisals

18. David Tracy: A Critical Theology of Retrieval, William E. Myatt (Loyola University Chicago, USA)
19. Restoration, Retrieval and Renewal: Recovering Healing Ministry in the Church - Some Critical Reflection, Martyn Percy (University of Oxford)

Bibliography
Index

Praise for Theologies of Retrieval

The Christian tradition is rich with perennial truths about who God is and who we are in relation to him. The work of theology requires the wisdom and insight to determine whether and how to mine those truths in ways that are not only faithful to their original presentation but also relevant to addressing the concerns and challenges of our times. This book brings into fruitful conversation some of the leading voices in the debate, providing a valuable resource for those prepared to undertake the arduous and delicate task of retrieval.

Sarisky's Theologies of Retrieval is a significant and indispensable contribution to the central problem of theology: its relation to its historical past and tradition and its ability to retrieve in a creative way what is central to the ongoing life of Christian communities. Sarisky has assembled a top list of diverse theologians, who engage the main issues both historically and constructively. The book is a must read for anyone and any course interested in the Christian tradition and its retrieval.

Product Details

• Title: Theologies of Retrieval: An Exploration and Appraisal
• Author: Darren Sarisky
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Print Publication Date: 2017
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Ebook
• ISBNs: 9780567666819, 9780567688798, 0567688798, 0567666816
• Resource ID: LLS:9780567666819
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-05-12T03:46:03Z

About the Author

Darren Sarisky is Tutor in Doctrine and Ministry at Wycliffe Hall and member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of Oxford, UK.