The from symbol to system Dulles, Avery 1918-2008 creator text bibliography nyu New York Crossroad ©1992 1992 monographic eng

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xi, 228 pages ; 24 cm. Avery Dulles's theological career has spanned one of the most creative and confusing periods in history of the church. With the goal of integrating new information from philosophy and sciences into deeper understanding of the world and society, the many theological schools pursued independent agendas, with the net effect of a loss of coherence. It is Fr. Dulles's contention that theological schools have drifted so far apart that what seems false and dangerous to one school seems almost self-evident to another. Theologians lack a common language, common goals, and common norms. Exploring the possibilities for greater consensus, The Craft of Theology illustrates how a "post-critical" Theology can draw on the riches of Scripture and tradition as it reflects on the faith of the church in new contexts. Fr. DUlles discusses the freedom of theology within the university and sets forth principals for fresh dialogue with philosophy, the sciences, and other Christians churches.q Toward Postcritical Theology -- Theology and Symbolic Communication -- The Problem of Method: From Scholasticism to Models -- Fundamental Theology and the Dynamics of Conversion -- The Uses of Scripture in Theology -- Tradition as a Theological Source -- The Magisterium and Theological Dissent -- Theology and Philosophy -- Theology and the Physical Sciences -- University in Service to the Church -- The Teaching Mission of the Church and Academic Freedom -- Method in Ecumenical Theology Avery Dulles. Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-220) and index. Catholic Church Doctrines Theology Theology History 20th century BR 118 .D85 1992 230/.2/01 9780824511647 92004176 DLC 920114 20240321131249.0 3448333 spa