Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture
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Book Synopsis: With a foreword from Tim Keller
A bold vision for Christians who want to engage the world in a way that is biblically faithful and culturally sensitive.
In Biblical Critical Theory, Christopher Watkin shows how the Bible and its unfolding story help us make sense of modern life and culture.
Critical theories exist to critique what we think we know about reality and the social, political, and cultural structures in which we live. In doing so, they make visible the values and beliefs of a culture in order to scrutinize and change them.
Biblical Critical Theory exposes and evaluates the often-hidden assumptions and concepts that shape late-modern society, examining them through the lens of the biblical story running from Genesis to Revelation, and asking urgent questions like:
- How does the Bible's storyline help us understand our society, our culture, and ourselves?
- How do specific doctrines help us engage thoughtfully in the philosophical, political, and social questions of our day?
- How can we analyze and critique culture and its alternative critical theories through Scripture?
Informed by the biblical-theological structure of Saint Augustine's magisterial work The City of God (and with extensive diagrams and practical tools), Biblical Critical Theory shows how the patterns of the Bible's storyline can provide incisive, fresh, and nuanced ways of intervening in today's debates on everything from science, the arts, and politics to dignity, multiculturalism, and equality. You'll learn the moves to make and the tools to use in analyzing and engaging with all sorts of cultural artifacts and events in a way that is both biblically faithful and culturally relevant.
It is not enough for Christians to explain the Bible to the culture or cultures in which we live. We must also explain the culture in which we live within the framework and categories of the Bible, revealing how the whole of the Bible sheds light on the whole of life.
If Christians want to speak with a fresh, engaging, and dynamic voice in the marketplace of ideas today, we need to mine the unique treasures of the distinctive biblical storyline.
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Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture is a groundbreaking book that offers Christians a bold vision for engaging with the world in a way that is both biblically faithful and culturally sensitive. Written by Christopher Watkin, this book showcases how the Bible and its unfolding story provide invaluable insights into contemporary life and culture.
With the rise of critical theories that challenge our understanding of reality and the structures of society, it is crucial for Christians to critically examine and engage with these ideas. Biblical Critical Theory equips believers with the tools to uncover the hidden assumptions and concepts that shape our late-modern society. By exploring the biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation, this book sheds light on how the Bible's storyline can help us comprehend our society, culture, and even ourselves.
One of the key strengths of Biblical Critical Theory lies in its emphasis on specific doctrines that enable thoughtful engagement with philosophical, political, and social questions. By analyzing alternative critical theories through the lens of scripture, Christians can navigate today's debates on science, art, politics, multiculturalism, and equality with a fresh and nuanced perspective.
With the assistance of practical tools and diagrams inspired by Saint Augustine's The City of God, this book provides readers with the moves and strategies to analyze and critique cultural artifacts and events. Within the pages of Biblical Critical Theory, you will discover how to bridge the gap between biblical faithfulness and cultural relevance, allowing you to communicate the timeless truths of the Bible in a compelling and dynamic manner.
Are you ready to engage with the world around you in a way that brings biblical wisdom and cultural sensitivity together? Equip yourself with the knowledge and insights of Biblical Critical Theory. Learn how to articulate the Bible's grand narrative in a manner that resonates with the issues of our time. Grab your copy now and join the conversation!
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