Of all the crises postmodernity continues or itself generates, the identity crisis tends to be considered symptomatic. The search for identity was an imperative in modernism, culminating in the literature of existentialist influence. In postmodernism, the individual’s cutting off from transcendence, the loss of essence and meaning of existence itself are no longer considered a tragedy. He tur…
Applying his integral approach, the author formulates a theory of spirituality that honours the truths of modernity and postmodernity, while incorporating the legacy of the great religions. He shows why full enlightenment isn't possible without combining the enlightenment of the East with that of the West.
Applying his integral approach, the author formulates a theory of spirituality that honours the truths of modernity and postmodernity, while incorporating the legacy of the great religions. He shows why full enlightenment isn't possible without combining the enlightenment of the East with that of the West.
Christians should use and develop their minds. The mental faculties of the human mind—the power to think, to discover, to wonder, and to imagine—are precious gifts of God. The Christian who pursues knowledge, seeks education, and explores even the most “secular” subjects is fulfilling a Christian vocation that is pleasing to God and of great importance to the Church. The Bible, by prece…
"Postmodernism has been a buzzword in contemporary society for the last decade. But how can it be defined? In this Very Short Introduction Christopher Butler challenges and explores the key ideas of postmodernists, and their engagement with theory, literature, the visual arts, film, architecture, and music. He treats artists, intellectuals, critics, and social scientists as if they were all mem…
Offering a comprehensive introduction to postmodernism, this Companion features examinations of the different aspects of postmodernist thought and culture that have had a significant effect on contemporary critical thought. Topics discussed by experts in the field include postmodernism's relation to modernity, and its significance and relevance to literature, film, law, philosophy, and modern c…
A careful and informed assessment of the “emerging church” by a respected author and scholarThe “emerging church” movement has generated a lot of excitement and exerts an astonishingly broad influence. Is it the wave of the future or a passing fancy? Who are the leaders and what are they saying? The time has come for a mature assessment. D. A. Carson not only gives those who may be unfa…
Outline: "Pluralisme sekarang ini, seperti yang ditekankan oleh golongan postmodernis, adalah ciri khas masyarakat dewasa ini." "Seseorang tidak boleh menghakimi kelompok minoritas dengan menggunakan rumusan-rumusan universal tetapi mendengar mereka dari perbedaan yang mereka mau ungkapkan. Jadi hal yang ditonjolkan adalah pluralitas penalaran, bukan kesatuan penalaran." "Unsur-unsur dalam keny…
Outline: The Church and Postmodern Culture series features high-profile theorists in continental philosophy and contemporary theology writing for a broad, nonspecialist audience interested in the impact of postmodern theory on the faith and practice of the church. Many in the church who are wrestling with ministry in a postmodern era view deconstruction as a negative aspect of the postmodern …
Outline: In these pages, some of evangelicalism's most stimulating thinkers consider three possible apologetic responses to postmodernity. William Lane Craig argues that traditional evidentialist apologetics remains viable and preferable. Roger Lundin, Nicola Creegan and James Sire find the postmodern critique of Christianity and Western culture moder challenging, but reject central features …
Outline: This book provides primarily a provocative collection of readings which introduce students and researches to contemporary thought and how it could affect tomorrow's theology. A further section offers examples of the work currently being done in theology and ethics which engages with contemporary critical theory. The material in this section treats some of the major themes of this new …
Outline: Here is a riveting book for anyone interested in what is really driving millennium fever. A classical historian, writing on one of the biggest stories of our time, provides the first work that:
- Gives a clear explanation of how the turn of the millenium has been misunderstood pand miscalculated.
- Shows why the widespread "apocalyptic take" on the millenium is in error.
- Offer…
Overview : Enam pendeta-theolog yang terkemuka pada masa kini - John Piper, Voddie Baucham Jr., D.A. Carson, Mark Driscoll, Tim Keller, and David Wells - bekerja sama untuk menawarkan kepada orang-orang Kristen sebuah visi alkitabiah dan praktis atas supremasi Kristus, sehingga kita boleh siap menyajikan kebenaran yang tidak dapat disangkali kepada masyarakat yang mencari. Setelah memberikan d…
Overview: Mengatasi Segala Kuasa Dunia, buku keempat dari seri yang dimulai pada tahun 1993 dengan Tiada Tempat bagi Kebenaran (No Place for Truth) ini menggambarkan dunia Barat dengan segala kompleksitas, kemajuan, sekaligus kehampaannya. Wells dengan mahir menggambarkan etos postmodernis yang relativistik, individualistik, terapeutik, namun tetap memiliki sisi spiritual, dan bagaimana etos i…