The Constructive Promise of Schleiermacher's Theology
Ebook
This volume demonstrates how Friedrich Schleiermacher's thought can be used to address contemporary doctrinal refinement and development. Taking a constructive approach, Shelli M. Poe weaves Schleiermacher's theology together with current scholarship in feminism, womanism, ecotheology, and queer theology. While Schleiermacher is widely acclaimed as the progenitor of modern theology, Poe is one of the first to use his work as a springboard to refine contemporary doctrine. This book demonstrates the promise of Schleiermacher's mature work for contemporary constructive forms of theology.
This book argues that Schleiermacher's theology holds great promise for constructive theologies - particularly for feminist, womanist, mujerista, queer, ecological and ecumenical theologies.
Introduces constructive theologians to some of the benefits of Schleiermacher's theological method and content
Details some standard themes within systematic theology and couples these with emphasis on the liberative potential for women that Schleiermacher theology holds
Contributes to discussion on the potential doctrinal, ethical, and social implications that can be draw out of Schleiermacher's theology
Introduction
A. Schleiermacher and Constructive Forms of Theology
B. A Brief Introduction to Schleiermacher's Thought on Religion and Theology
C. The Approach of this Volume
D. Initial Motivations
E. Chapter Overview
1. Trinity
A. Schleiermacher and the Doctrine of the Trinity
B. Problematic Features of Trinitarian Doctrine
C. Essential Trinitarianism
2. Christ and Redemption
A. Contemporary Challenges to Christology
B. Schleiermacher's Christology
C. Womanist Atonement Theories and Schleiermacher's Soteriology
D. Further Benefits of Schleiermacher's Soteriology
3. Church and Spirit
A. Joy and Laughter as Ecclesial Practices
B. Expanding the Imaginary: A Queer Community of Woman
4. God and Creation
A. Absolute Causality and Divine Imnipotence
B. Divine Sovereignty and Prayerful Submission
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
Schleiermacher is a wonderful theologian to think with even if – or maybe because – he never expected everyone to agree with him. What he did want is theologically active pastors who addressed the problems of their own day with bravery and faith. Shelli M Poe does a wonderful service in bringing his thought to bear on issues which are points of pain in our time, and were so in his.
Poe creates an interesting and exciting conversation between what may at first appear unlikely partners: Schleiermacher and feminist, womanist and queer theologians and ecotheologians. Her aim is to suggest that contemporary theologians have a creative partner in their theological forebear. This leads to a challenging and enlivening book which is worth your time and will spark your thinking in new ways.
Shelli M. Poe offers us a Schleiermacher for today. Creatively reinterpreting central elements of his theology in deep conversation with feminist, womanist, queer, ecotheological, and other perspectives, The Constructive Promise of Schleiermacher's Theology delivers what it promises: a joyous (and much-needed) engagement with a theologian of joy.
- Title: The Constructive Promise of Schleiermacher's Theology
- Author: Shelli M. Poe
- Publisher: T&T Clark
- Print Publication Date: 2021
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9780567691705, 9780567700254, 0567700259, 0567691705
- Resource ID: LLS:9780567691705
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-05-12T04:12:31Z
Shelli M. Poe is Visiting Professor at Iliff School of Theology, USA.