{"product_id":"9780310535492_the-task-of-dogmatics","title":"The Task of Dogmatics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefining the Nature, Process, and Mission of Dogmatic Discourse. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheologians often discuss method in a remote and preliminary way that suggests they are not yet speaking theologically when speaking methodologically. But it is also possible to reflect on the work of Christian dogmatics in a way that is self-consciously nourished by biblical reasoning, resourced by tradition, joined up with ecclesial practice, and alert to spiritual dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing together theologians who are actively engaged in the writing and editing of extended dogmatics projects, \u003cem\u003eThe Task of Dogmatics\u003c\/em\u003e represents the proceedings of the 2017 Los Angeles Theology Conference and seeks to provide constructive accounts of the nature of the dogmatic task.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe eleven diverse essays in this collection include discussions on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying theology's pattern and norm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe validity and relativity of doctrinal statements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Apostle Paul and the task of dogmatics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe retrieval of patristic and medieval theology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the essays collected in this volume engage with Scripture as well as with others in the field--theologians both past and present, from different confessions--in order to provide constructive resources for contemporary systematic theology and to forge a theology for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver D Crisp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40702266802225,"sku":"9780310535492","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9780310535492.jpg?v=1781778594","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9780310535492_the-task-of-dogmatics","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}