Who`s Afraid of Postmodernism? – Taking Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault to Church
Who`s Afraid of Postmodernism? – Taking Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault to Church
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Builds on the work of Brian McLaren, Robert Webber, and others in assessing the contemporary church scene to discover what postmodernity has to say to the church.
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Who`s Afraid of Postmodernism? – Taking Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault to Church by James K A Smith
The philosophies of French thinkers Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault form the basis for postmodern thought and are seemingly at odds with the Christian faith. However, James K. A. Smith claims that their ideas have been misinterpreted and actually have a deep affinity with central Christian claims. Each chapter opens with an illustration from a recent movie and concludes with a case study considering recent developments in the church that have attempted to respond to the postmodern condition, such as the "emerging church" movement. These case studies provide a concrete picture of how postmodern ideas can influence the way Christians think and worship. This significant book, winner of a Christianity Today 2007 Book Award, avoids philosophical jargon and offers fuller explanation where needed. It is the first book in the Church and Postmodern Culture series, which provides practical applications for Christians engaged in ministry in a postmodern world.
James K. A. Smith (Ph.D., Villanova University) is the Gary & Henrietta Byker Chair in Applied Reformed Theology & Worldview at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In addition, he is editor of Comment magazine and a senior fellow of the Colossian Forum. He is the author of Introducing Radical Orthodoxy, coeditor of Radical Orthodoxy and the Reformed Tradition, and editor of the Church and Postmodern Culture series (www.churchandpomo.org).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780801029189 |
| ISBN 10 | 080102918X |
| Title | Who`s Afraid of Postmodernism? – Taking Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault to Church |
| Author | James K A Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Baker Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2006-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Prizes | Runner-up for IndieFab awards (Religion) 2006, Commended for Christianity Today Book Award (Christianity & Culture) 2007 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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