Theology in A Social Context Vol. 1Sociological Theology |
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Author:
| Gill, Robin |
Series title: | Ashgate Contemporary Ecclesiology Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4094-2596-0 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2012 |
Publisher: | Ashgate Publishing Company
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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In the first book of his new trilogy on Sociological Theology, Gill argues that a sociological perspective makes an important contribution to theology. Having explored objections raised by theologians and sociologists, Gill explains that a proper understanding of social context is a prerequisite for effective theology and illustrates how sociological perspective offers crucial insights into resurgent forms of fundamentalism. This book presents an important, fresh account of social...
More DescriptionIn the first book of his new trilogy on Sociological Theology, Gill argues that a sociological perspective makes an important contribution to theology. Having explored objections raised by theologians and sociologists, Gill explains that a proper understanding of social context is a prerequisite for effective theology and illustrates how sociological perspective offers crucial insights into resurgent forms of fundamentalism. This book presents an important, fresh account of social context in the modern world.