{"product_id":"tradition-of-liberal-theology-9780802869814","title":"Tradition of Liberal Theology","description":"\u003ci\u003eDescribes and defends a long-standing tradition that maintains a proper balance between religious faith and human rationality\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMany of the early apologists, including Justin Martyr and Origen, presented a defense of the Christian faith that sought to combine the message of the Gospels with respect for the kind of rationality associated with Socrates and his followers. Michael Langford argues that, despite many misunderstandings, the term \"liberal theology\" can properly be used to describe this tradition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLangford's \u003ci\u003eTradition of Liberal Theology\u003c\/i\u003e begins with a historical and contemporary definition of \"liberal theology\" and identifies eleven typical characteristics, such as a nonliteralist approach to interpreting Scripture, a rejection of original guilt, and the joint need for faith and works. Langford then gives vignettes of thirteen historical Christian figures who personify the liberal tradition. Finally, he explores some contemporary alternatives to liberal theology -- fundamentalism, the Catholic magisterium, Karl Barth's theology -- and presents a rational defense of the tradition of liberal theology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLangford, Michael:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Michael Langford is professor emeritus of philosophy andbioethics at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Hisprevious books include A Liberal Theology for theTwenty-First Century: A Passion for Reason andUnblind Faith.","brand":"William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50328400429330,"sku":"9780802869814","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2d93f3ee-38ca-45da-b2c0-d644c2006c3f.jpg?v=1727738566","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/tradition-of-liberal-theology-9780802869814","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}