The much-discussed notion of Postliberal theology developed from the writings of two theologians at Yale University, Hans Frei and George Lindbeck.

• An analysis and critique of the much-discussed idea of postliberal theology
• Provides an overview of postliberalism and the controversies which resulted
• Compares the writings of theologians Hans Frei and George Lindbeck, from which postliberal theology developed, and uncovers important differences in their thought
• Reconceptualizes these thinkers' contributions to contemporary theological discussion
• Published in the prestigious Challenges in Contemporary Theology series.

About the Author
Paul J. DeHart is Associate Professor of Theology at Vanderbilt Divinity School. His first book, Beyond the Necessary God, appeared in 2000.

Reviews

"The book's main contribution thus lies less in its analysis of Lindbeck's and Frei's theology than in its suggestive insights as to what a liberal theology after postliberalism might look like". (The Journal of SJT, Volume 64/1, 2011)

"The Trial of the Witnesses is a truly exciting book that points to new ways of conceiving of and doing theology, both in its disruption of the terms of the postliberal debate and in it modeling of a 'thicker' form of textual analysis." (The Journal of Religion,2009)

"DeHart's The Trial of the Witnesses is both the most profound analysis to date of the so-called 'Yale School,' and a brilliant attempt to rehabilitate the distinctive theological approach of Hans Frei. But, more than that, it is also a highly suggestive and illuminating constructive proposal in its own right." (Faith and Theology)

"DeHart sees postliberalism as a river whose future is in the many smaller streams of the delta it formed. Others may regard the very idea of a genuine and contained school of thought at Yale as overblown or parochial, seeing this school's contributions as part of a much bigger river flowing through 20th-century theology." (Choice)

"Engaging and insightful exploration.... Vivid presentation of... both cultural and scholastic contexts. This book is valuable for scholars and graduate students alike." (Religious Studies Review)

Book Information
ISBN 9781405132961
Author Paul J. Dehart
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 472g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 18mm