The Blackwell Companion to Modern Theology

In this major reference work, a team of the world′s leading theologians provides a powerful overview of modern theology. The volume begins with an outline of modern theology by the editor, including an analysis of the contemporary situation. Following an accessible structure, the 32 contributions are divided into five sections, covering: theology′s relation to other allied disciplines and to the practice of faith the history of theology major themes such as the Trinity, incarnation, and redemption key figures in modern theology theology′s relation to contemporary issues such as sexuality, race, mysticism, ecology, and science. Featuring extensive bibliographic references, the Companion can be used as the basis for courses or as an essential reference for students throughout their studies.

Notes on Contributors vii Preface xii Part I Theology and . . . 1 1 The Practice of Faith Robin Gill 3 2 Biblical Studies John Barton 18 3 Philosophy David B. Burrell 34 4 Culture Charles T. Mathewes 47 5 Social Theory Don Browning 65 6 Theological Anthropology Ray Anderson 82 7 History William Dean 95 Part II History 111 8 Patristics G. R. Evans and Morwenna Ludlow 113 9 Medieval Theology Stephen F. Brown 133 10 Reformation Carl R. Trueman 147 11 Modernity Garrett Green 162 Part III Themes 181 12 Trinity Bruce D. Marshall 183 13 Incarnation John Webster 204 14 Redemption Esther D. Reed 227 15 Eschatology Andrew Chester 243 16 Church and Sacraments Gavin D′Costa 258 Part IV Key Modern Figures 277 17 Kant Gareth Jones 279 18 Hegel Merold Westphal 293 19 Schleiermacher Dawn DeVries 311 20 Barth Mark Lindsay 327 21 Rahner Karen Kilby 343 22 Bonhoeffer John W. de Gruchy 357 23 Bultmann and Tillich James M. Byrne 372 24 Von Balthasar Mark McIntosh 388 Part V Contemporary Issues 403 25 Christianity and Other Religions Ian Markham 405 26 Economics and Social Justice Martyn Percy 418 27 Feminism Patricia Daniel 434 28 Rediscovery of Mysticism Ralph Norman 449 29 The Context of Eco–theology Laurel Kearns 466 30 Drama, Film and Postmodernity Richard Arrandale 485 31 Race M. Shawn Copeland 499 32 Science Robert John Russell and Kirk Wegter–McNelly 512 Index 557

Gareth Jones is Professor of Christian Theology and Head of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University College. He is the author of a number of books including Christian Theology: A Brief Introduction (1999).

"The book is an unqualified success, and should be compulsory reading for anyone who seriously wants to understand why theology, while it may be post–modern, can never be pre–modern again." The Revd Keith Ward, University of Oxford, The Church Times