{"product_id":"the-task-of-dogmatics-explorations-in-theological-method-9780310535492","title":"The Task of Dogmatics: Explorations in Theological Method","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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Zondervan Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/21\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780310535492\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d","brand":"Oliver D. Crisp, Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45017814728885,"sku":"9780310535492","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_308a8291-54e4-41db-82f9-7440d91609cd.jpg?v=1736832989","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-task-of-dogmatics-explorations-in-theological-method-9780310535492","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}