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a delight to read- a deeply satisfying work that is also truly groundbreaking. * Timothy Larsen, History and Anthropology *
With Theology and the Anthropology of Christian Life Joel Robbins has given us a work that is slim in size yet overflowing with ideas for-and challenges to-anthropologies of both Christianity and humanity at large. * Simon Coleman, History and Anthropology *
for some, the dialogue with theology may be an unexpected choice, yet nobody can doubt the critical insights and the productivity of the chapters, or the unpredictable places that the book takes its readers, not to mention the good humour and 'full moral tone' that suffuses all of Joel Robbins's work and certainly all of his interactions with colleagues. * Courtney Handman, History and Anthropology *
Joel Robbins' much anticipated second monograph is a significant contribution to the foundation of theologically engaged anthropology * J. Derrick Lemons, History and Anthropology *
This is a stimulating work: rather than a theologian taking up social science, here is a social scientist creatively embracing theology. * John Mansford Prior, SVD, Mission Studies *
Theology and the Anthropology of Christian Life represents Robbins's most robust attempt yet to flesh out what a risky and transformative disciplinary engagement between anthropology and Christian theology might entail. * Sara A. Williams, Journal of the American Academy of Religion *
Part of what makes the book intriguing is Robbins's admitted personal grounding in the Pentecostal charismatic faith tradition. Robbins shows readers how theology and social anthropology have engaged, but also been influenced by, modern and postmodern ways of thinking ... Overall, this provocative book will be useful to both disciplines as they contribute to a more robust understanding of humanity and the world. * A. L. Kolp, CHOICE *
...stimulating work, which I shall be referring to frequently. * John Mansford Prior, Ledalero Institute of Philosophy *
Book Information
ISBN 9780198845041
Author Joel Robbins
Format Hardback
Page Count 206
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Dimensions(mm) 223mm * 144mm * 18mm