Makers of the Modern Theological Mind Collection (6 vols.)

by Dallas M. Roark; J. Edward Humphrey; David L. Mueller; Stephen M. Panko

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2 more

Publisher:

Hendrickson

, 2016

Overview

Who are the thinkers that have shaped Christian theology in our time? This series tries to answer that question by providing a reliable guide to the ideas of the men who have significantly charted the theological seas of our century. Each major theologian is examined carefully and critically—his life, his theological method, his most germinal ideas, his weaknesses as a thinker, his place in the theological spectrum, and his chief contribution to the climate of theology today.

Key Features

• Examines the lives and theological contributions of six influential church leaders
• Presents the three Bs (Barth, Brunner, and Bultmann) as the champions of neo-orthodoxy
• Asks the question, “How does this apply to believers today?”

Product Details

• Title: Makers of the Modern Theological Mind Collection (6 vols.)
• Editor: Dr. Bob E. Patterson
• Series: Makers of the Modern Theological Mind
• Publisher: Hendrickson
• Publication Date: 2016
• Volumes: 6
• Pages: 914
• Resource Type: Biographies
• Topic: Church History - Modern Era

Makers of the Modern Theological Mind: Dietrich Bonhoeffer

• Author: Dallas M. Roark
• Editor: Dr. Bob E. Patterson
• Series: Makers of the Modern Theological Mind
• Publisher: Hendrickson
• Publication Date: 2016
• Pages: 142

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945) has influenced the entire post-World War II era with his life and legacy. Executed in a Nazi concentration camp, he has attained international recognition and fame. His prison experience resulted in writings focused on contemporary and future challenges facing the Christian church. For him, a Christian was called to participate in the suffering of God in the secular life, to be ‘a person for others.’ “Who is Christ for us today?” was his insistent question.

Interest in Bonhoeffer remains at a high peak. This volume by Dallas Roark shows how Bonhoeffer has influenced both conservative and liberal wings of Christianity as well as secularists, and how he remains a source of inspiration for all Christians who suffer under oppressive political regimes.

Dallas M. Roark is emeritus professor of philosophy at Emporia State University.

Makers of the Modern Theological Mind: Emil Brunner

• Author: J. Edward Humphrey
• Editor: Dr. Bob E. Patterson
• Series: Makers of the Modern Theological Mind
• Publisher: Hendrickson
• Publication Date: 2016
• Pages: 184

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Emil Brunner (1889–1966) is one of the “Three Bs” (Barth, Brunner, and Bultmann) who shaped Christian theological studies in the twentieth century. He and Karl Barth are the undisputed champions of the theological revival known as neo-orthodoxy, and the two of them did more than any others to prepare for the resurgence of historical biblical Christianity in the Western world today. Brunner was part of the wrecking crew that dismantled the house of liberal theology with its humanistic view of Jesus Christ, its optimistic view of man’s goodness, and its progressive idea of history as inevitably leading to the kingdom of God.

The core of Brunner’s theology was the coming of the infinite God to finite man in the person of Jesus Christ. In this book, Dr. J. Edward Humphrey sets forth and examines Brunner’s doctrines of Christ and God, his doctrine of sin and the need for personal faith, his doctrines of the church as a fellowship and the place of revelation, and the Bible as the norm for faith and practice. Brunner’s great books on Christian doctrine have manifested an unusual staying power, and Dr. Humphrey helps us get at Brunner with insight, appreciation, and a critical evaluation.

J. Edward Humphrey (1918–1999) was professor of historical theology at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary.

Makers of the Modern Theological Mind: Karl Barth

• Author: David L. Mueller
• Editor: Dr. Bob E. Patterson
• Series: Makers of the Modern Theological Mind
• Publisher: Hendrickson
• Publication Date: 2016
• Pages: 172

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Karl Barth (1886–1968) is perhaps the most influential Protestant theologian of the twentieth century. He has been called a modern ‘church father,’ who belongs in the list of the most illustrious theologians in the history of Christianity. The whole course of modern theology changed direction because of his work. His Epistle to the Romans fell like a bomb on the playground of the theologians. This is Karl Barth, who dominates the theology of the twentieth century. Even his opponents must establish their positions with respect to his. Although this book is a brief survey of the life and thought of Barth, Dr. Mueller does an excellent job of confronting us with Barth himself. His theological development, the central convictions that dominate his work, his major concerns, his creative treatment of difficult areas—these are amply discussed and illustrated. Primary emphasis is given to Barth’s treatment of the doctrine of revelation and the knowledge of God. Mueller also discusses Barth’s christocentric approach to theology, especially as it is seen in the doctrines of election, creation, man, and reconciliation.

David L. Mueller (1929–2010) was professor of theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and visiting professor at the Presbyterian Seminary (PCUSA).

Makers of the Modern Theological Mind: Martin Buber

• Author: Stephen E. Panko
• Editor: Dr. Bob E. Patterson
• Series: Makers of the Modern Theological Mind
• Publisher: Hendrickson
• Publication Date: 2016
• Pages: 136

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Martin Buber’s life and work is thoroughly examined in this handy and readable book. It is part of the classic Makers of the Modern Theological Mind series, recently made available again.

“Because Martin Buber lived, there is more love in the world than there would have been without him. And for him that was the reason above all others for the gift of life.” -New York Times

The writings of the Jewish religious thinker Martin Buber (1878–1965) have had a significant influence on a number of Christian theologians. In this overview, Stephen Panko provides a penetrating insight into the many facets of Buber and his work.

Buber’s idea of true life as relation was expressed in his famous book I and Thou, in which he asserted that we can only become a personal “I” when we treat others, nature, and God as a “Thou” rather than an impersonal “it.” Buber’s work became widely known in Christian circles and his concept of “I-Thou” relationships was adopted by Christian theologians Karl Barth, Emil Brunner, Rudolf Bultmann, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Friedrich Gogarten among others.

Stephen M. Panko (1930–2012) served as pastor of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Chicago, Illinois. He was also the director of Continuing Education and associate dean of University College at Loyola University of Chicago.

Makers of the Modern Theological Mind: Rudolf Bultmann

• Author: Morris Ashcraft
• Editor: Dr. Bob E. Patterson
• Series: Makers of the Modern Theological Mind
• Publisher: Hendrickson
• Publication Date: 2016
• Pages: 124

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Morris Ashcraft provides a brief biographical sketch and a reliable guide to Rudolf Bultmann’s system of thought and his continuing theological influence. It is part of the classic Makers of the Modern Theological Mind series, recently made available again.

How can modern scientific humanity understand the strange religious language of the Bible? This is one of the questions Rudolf Bultmann (1884–1976) spent his life answering. As a devout Lutheran committed to the Christian faith, Bultmann’s concern was how to make Christianity intelligible in the twentieth century. His concept of demythologizing was part of his lifelong attempt to help people “hear” the Christian gospel and respond to it authentically. All of this originated out of a genuine pastoral concern to highlight the nature of New Testament faith. As Morris Ashcraft writes, “He stands alongside Karl Barth as a man who changed the direction of theology significantly and perhaps permanently.”

In this book, along with a brief biographical sketch, Morris Ashcraft provides a concise and reliable guide to Bultmann’s system of thought and his continuing influence.

Morris Ashcraft (1923–2011) was dean of the faculty and professor of theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Makers of the Modern Theological Mind: Søren Kierkegaard

• Author: Elmer H. Duncan
• Editor: Dr. Bob E. Patterson
• Series: Makers of the Modern Theological Mind
• Publisher: Hendrickson
• Publication Date: 2016
• Pages: 156

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In this overview of Søren Kierkegaard’s life and work, Elmer Duncan helps readers understand Kierkegaard’s principal philosophical and theological insights and their ongoing effect on current religious thought. It is part of the classic Makers of the Modern Theological Mind series, recently made available again.

Generally acknowledged as one of the greatest thinkers of the nineteenth century, Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard (1813–1855) has also often been named “the father of existentialism,” as twentieth-century Christian existentialism appropriated his insights for theology and ethics, stressing human experience, freedom, and the commitment of faith. Contemporary theology can hardly be understood without reading him.

In this overview of Kierkegaard’s life and work, Elmer Duncan helps readers understand Kierkegaard’s principal philosophical and theological insights and their ongoing effect on current religious thought. Most of all, Duncan unveils a vivid portrait of a sincere Christian “becomer” who believed Christianity is not a doctrine to be learned but a life to be lived—a man whose primary objective was to help others to be “becoming” Christians also.

Elmer H. Duncan served as professor of philosophy at Baylor University from 1962 until his retirement in 2005. He has edited a series of lectures on natural theology by the Scottish philosopher Thomas Reid, and has approximately 160 publications to his credit, including six books.

About the Editor

Dr. Bob E. Patterson is emeritus professor of religion at Baylor University.