The community of evangelicals sometimes seems so broad as to defy definition, but theological conservatism has been one consistent marker. Now, says theologian Roger Olson, postconservatism is moving beyond conventional battles against liberalism and heresy to posit a dynamic and realistic approach. While conservatives strive to preserve tradition and protect orthodoxy, postconservatives urge openness to doctrinal reform without abandoning orthodoxy. Where differences exist between doctrine and Scripture, doctrine must be brought into conformity with the Word. Postconservatives want to free evangelical theology from its paradoxical captivity to rationalism and its obsession with "facts" so that it may recognize truth in experience and personal knowledge. Theologians, pastors, seminarians, and serious thinkers will find many depths to plumb in this exhaustive survey of critics, advocates, and fellow travelers on the evangelical journey.
About the AuthorRoger E. Olson (PhD, Rice University) is professor of theology at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University. He is a prolific author whose volumes include
The Story of Christian Theology and
The Mosaic of Christian Belief. He is also coauthor of
20th-Century Theology.
Book InformationISBN 9780801031694
Author R OlsonFormat Paperback
Page Count 248
Imprint Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing GroupPublisher Baker Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 366g
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 149mm * 16mm