Theology in the postmodern era has been shaped by cultural and narrative shifts, with the Church facing external and internal challenges. This book aims to contribute to postmodern concerns by focusing on the work of Jean-Luc Marion and Gianni Vattimo, exploring the use of metaphysics as the foundational tool of theology and its limitations, and addressing the Christian virtue of caritas. It seeks to re-establish the importance of philosophy, metaphysics, and caritas in the postmodern context.

Format: Hardback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 21 June 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Theology in the postmodern era has faced numerous cultural and narrative shifts that have significantly impacted the Roman Catholic Church and Christianity as a whole. On the one hand, the Church has been negatively affected by external factors such as globalization, immigration/emigration, and increased access to technology. These factors have led to reduced church attendance, an aging population, and other challenges. On the other hand, postmodernity has brought about a resurgence of religion through new philosophical and theological ideas. This book aims to contribute to the ongoing postmodern concerns addressed in the cultural and narrative shifts by focusing on the work of Jean-Luc Marion and Gianni Vattimo. The emphasis of this project is on the use of metaphysics as the foundational tool of theology and its corresponding limitations, while also addressing the Christian virtue of caritas. Addressing this attribute of Christianity, this project observes the possibility of a 'return to religion' that reflects the postmodern exploration of religion by the several philosophers addressed herein. While Michael J. McGravey avoids offering a reconstruction of theology or, more specifically, ecclesiology, he aims to re-establish the importance of philosophy, metaphysics, and caritas in the postmodern context.

Theology in the Postmodern Era

Theology in the postmodern era has encountered various cultural and narrative shifts that have helped shape the Roman Catholic Church and Christianity at large. Negatively, the Church has been affected by external factors (e.g., globalization, immigration/emigration, increased access to technology, etc.) and internal struggles (e.g., reduced church attendance, an aging population, etc.). Positively, postmodernity has ushered in a return to religion through new philosophical and theological ideas (e.g., phenomenology, existentialism, post-metaphysics, etc.).

The Work of Jean-Luc Marion and Gianni Vattimo

This book aims to contribute to the ongoing postmodern concerns addressed in the cultural and narrative shifts by focusing on the work of Jean-Luc Marion and Gianni Vattimo. The emphasis of this project focuses on the use of metaphysics as the foundational tool of theology and its corresponding limitations while also addressing the Christian virtue of caritas. Addressing this attribute of Christianity, this project observes the possibility of a 'return to religion, one that reflects the postmodern exploration of religion by the several philosophers addressed herein.

Michael J. McGravey's Approach

Michael J. McGravey avoids offering a reconstruction of theology or, more specifically ecclesiology, he aims to re-establish the importance of philosophy, metaphysics, and caritas in the postmodern context. He argues that these three elements are essential for understanding the contemporary world and that they can provide a foundation for a renewed Christian faith.

Conclusion

In conclusion, theology in the postmodern era has faced numerous challenges and opportunities. While the Church has been negatively affected by external factors, it has also been positively affected by postmodernity. By focusing on the work of Jean-Luc Marion and Gianni Vattimo, this book aims to contribute to the ongoing postmodern concerns addressed in the cultural and narrative shifts. Michael J. McGravey's approach aims to re-establish the importance of philosophy, metaphysics, and caritas in the postmodern context, providing a foundation for a renewed Christian faith.

Weight: 572g
Dimension: 159 x 237 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978714342