An Invitation to Analytic Christian Theology

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In recent decades a new movement has arisen, bringing the conceptual tools of analytic philosophy to bear on theological reflection. Called analytic theology, it seeks to bring a clarity of thought and a disciplined use of logic to the work of constructive Christian theology. In this introduction to analytic theology for specialists and nonspecialists alike, Thomas McCall lays out what it is and what it isn't. The goal of this growing and energetic field is not the removal of all mystery in theology. At the same time, it insists that mystery must not be confused with logical incoherence. McCall explains the connections of analytic theology to Scripture, Christian tradition and culture, using case studies to illuminate his discussion. Beyond mere description, McCall calls the discipline to a deeper engagement with the traditional resources of the theological task. Cover Page Cover Title Page Dedication Contents Introduction 1 What Is Analytic Theology? A Brief History of Analytic Theology What Analytic Theology Is (or Should Be) What Analytic Theology Isn’t: Misunderstandings and Objections 2 Analytic Theology and Christian Scripture Analytic Theology and the Response To Revelation Biblically “Authorized” Analytic Theology? “You Intended It for Evil”: Biblical Theology and the Case for Compatibilism as a Case Study 3 Analytic Theology and the History of Doctrine Historical Theology and Analytic Theology Objections, Ontology and Orthodoxy: Christology as a Case Study “I Am My Body, Broken for You”? Physicalist Christology as a Case Study Conclusion 4 Analytic Theology for the Church and the World Analytic Theology and the Broader Aspirations of Christian Theology The Historical Adam and the Crisis of Faith: A Recent Conversation on Creation, Evolution and Christian Doctrine as a Case Study Unfinished Business: Toward Broader Horizons in Analytic Theology Unstarted Business: Toward a Global Analytic Theology 5 Analytic Theology to the Glory of God The Approach of the Theologian The Telos of Theology An Invitation to Analytic Theology, and Some Modest Suggestions Conclusion Notes Chapter 1: What Is Analytic Theology? Chapter 2: Analytic Theology and Christian Scripture Chapter 3: Analytic Theology and the History of Doctrine Chapter 4: Analytic Theology for the Church and the World Chapter 5: Analytic Theology to the Glory of God Author Index Subject Index Praise for An Invitation to Analytic Christian Theology About the Author More Titles from InterVarsity Press Copyright