| Symphonic Theology: The Validity of Multiple Perspectives in Theology Contributor(s): Poythress, Vern S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0875525172 ISBN-13: 9780875525174 Publisher: P & R Publishing OUR PRICE: $15.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2022 Annotation: The truth of God is rich and multifaceted. Though a coherent body of revelation, the Bible comes to us through a variety of inspired authors, metaphors, and themes highlighting the many facets of God's truth. Likewise, our theological formulations capture manifold emphases--distinct "perspectives" on the whole--which collectively enable us to gain a fuller understanding of the truth. Poythress explains, "We use what we have gained from one perspective to reinforce, correct, or improve what we understood through another. I call this procedure 'symphonic theology' because it is analogous to a blending of various musical instruments to express the variation of a symphonic theme." The implications of this approach are far-reaching for theology and praxis. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - Systematic |
| Dewey: 230 |
| LCCN: 2001036025 |
| Physical Information: 0.28" H x 5.38" W x 8.5" (0.35 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Theometrics - Reformed - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The truth of God is rich and multifaceted. Though a coherent body of revelation, the Bible comes to us through a variety of inspired authors, metaphors, and themes, highlighting the many facets of God's truth. Likewise, our theological formulations capture manifold emphases--distinct "perspectives" on the whole--which collectively enable us to gain a fuller understanding of the truth. Poythress explains, "We use what we have gained from one perspective to reinforce, correct, or improve what we understood through another. I call this procedure 'symphonic theology' because it is analogous to a blending of various musical instruments to express the variation of a symphonic theme." |