The Making of American Liberal Theology: Imagining Progressive Religion, 1805-19

Description: The Making of American Liberal Theology by Gary Dorrien In this first of a three-volume, comprehensive series, Gary Dorrien mixes theological analysis with historical and biographical detail to present the first comprehensive interpretation of American theological liberalism. Arguing that the indigenous roots of American liberal theology existed before the rise of Darwinism, Dorrien maintains that... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The first in a three-volume history, this text identifies the indigenous roots of American liberal theology and uncovers a wider, longer-running tradition than has been thought. Taking a narrative approach the text provides a biographical reading of important religious thinkers of the time, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry ward Beecher, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Charles Briggs. It notes that although liberal theology moved into elite academic institutions, its conceptual foundations were laid in the pulpit rather than the classroom. Author Biography Gary Dorrien is Ann V and Donald R Parfet Distinguished Professor at Kalamazoo College. His previous works include The Remaking of Evangelical Theology and The Barthian Revolt in Modern Theology (both WJK). Long Description In this first of a three-volume, comprehensive series, Gary Dorrien mixes theological analysis with historical and biographical detail to present the first comprehensive interpretation of American theological liberalism. Arguing that the indigenous roots of American liberal theology existed before the rise of Darwinism, Dorrien maintains that this tradition took shape in the nineteenth century and was motivated by a desire to map a progressive "third way" between authority-based orthodoxies and atheistic rationalism. Dorrien characterizes American liberal theology by its openness to historical criticism and evolutionary theory, its commitment to the authority of individual reason and experience, its conception of Christianity as an ethical way of life, and its commitment to make Christianity credible and socially relevant to modern people. Details ISBN0664223540 Author Gary Dorrien Short Title MAKING OF AMER LIBERAL THE Language English ISBN-10 0664223540 ISBN-13 9780664223540 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2001 Affiliation Union Theological Seminary, USA Imprint Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Place of Publication Louisville Country of Publication United States Pages 528 Subtitle Imagining Progressive Religion, 1805-1900 DOI 10.1604/9780664223540 UK Release Date 2001-10-01 AU Release Date 2001-10-01 NZ Release Date 2001-10-01 US Release Date 2001-10-01 Publisher Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Edition Description 1805-1900 ed. Edition 1805th Publication Date 2001-10-01 DEWEY 230.0460973 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:45092181;

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