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Faith Speaking Understanding

Performing the Drama of Doctrine

by Kevin J. Vanhoozer

  • Paperback
  • 200 pages
  • Publisher: Westminster John Knox
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.8 cm

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In this volume, highly esteemed scholar Kevin Vanhoozer introduces readers to a way of thinking about Christian theology that takes the work he began in the groundbreaking 2005 book, The Drama of Doctrine, to its next level. Vanhoozer argues that theology is not merely a set of cognitive beliefs, but is also something we do that involves speech and action alike. He uses a theatrical model to explain the ways in which doctrine shapes Christian understanding and forms disciples. The church, Vanhoozer posits, is the preeminent theater where the gospel is "performed," with doctrine directing this performance. Doctrines are not simply truths to be stored, shelved, and stacked, but indications and directions to be followed, practiced, and enacted. In "performing" doctrine, Christians are shaped into active disciples of Jesus Christ. He goes on to examine the state of the church in today's world and explores how disciples can do or perform doctrine. Written in an accessible and engaging style, Faith Speaking Understanding sets forth a compelling vision of what the church is and what it should be doing, and demonstrates the importance of Christian doctrine for this mission.
Faith Speaking Understanding and Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible
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  • Author

    Kevin J. Vanhoozer

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Westminster John Knox

  • Published

    November 2013

  • Weight

    441g

  • Page Count

    200

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.8 cm

  • ISBN

    9780664234485

  • ISBN-10

    0664234488

  • Eden Code

    4242962

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