{"product_id":"what-is-theology-christian-thought-and-contemporary-life-9780823297818","title":"What Is Theology?: Christian Thought and Contemporary Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eTheology has made a comeback in recent decades, and Adam Kotsko offers a unique guide to this complex terrain. His essay establishes a new definition of theology and its relationship with philosophy, and subsequent essays explore its impact from three different perspectives. Kotsko demonstrates the continued vibrancy of Christian theology as a creative and constructive pursuit outside the church, showing how it can underwrite a powerful critique of the modern world. He also shows how philosophical thought is drawn to theology, and the concluding section explores the theological roots of the modern world-system. Theology is not just a scholarly game or spiritual discipline, but a world-shaping force of great power that affects lives. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 07 September 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fordham University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe secular world may have believed that theology had reached its conclusion, but theology had not finished with it. A revival of religion has occurred on the social and political fronts in recent decades, prompting scholars from various fields to engage with the Christian theological legacy that has shaped the modern world. Adam Kotsko offers a distinctive perspective on this complex and often contentious terrain. The title essay establishes a novel and unexpected redefinition of theology and its intricate and frequently contentious relationship with its sister discipline, philosophy. Subsequent essays expand on this framework from three distinct angles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the first part, Kotsko showcases the enduring vitality of Christian theology as a creative and constructive endeavor beyond the confines of the church, demonstrating that theological concepts can provide a robust critique of the modern world. The second section approaches Christian theology from the perspective of various contemporary philosophers, illustrating how philosophical thought is drawn to theology, despite its apparent resistance. The concluding section delves into the unexpected theological origins of the modern world-system, arguing that the interplay of state and economy and the structure of modern racial oppression both draw upon theological patterns of thought.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKotsko's book ultimately demonstrates that theology is not merely a scholarly pursuit or a spiritual discipline for personal edification. Rather, it is a powerful force capable of shaping the world. The lives of individuals and entire societies are at stake when engaging in theology, and if it is not undertaken, others will. Therefore, it is crucial that we take up this responsibility and engage in theological discourse and exploration to better understand the world and our place in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780823297818\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adam Kotsko","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44095736643834,"sku":"9780823297818","price":67.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646174776043_book.jpg?v=1646922150","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/what-is-theology-christian-thought-and-contemporary-life-9780823297818","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}