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In this theological tour de force D.Stephen Long addresses a key question in current theological debate: the conditions of the possibility of 'God-talk,' along with attending questions about natural theology, fideism, and theological truth-claims. He engages not only the most significant contemporary theologians and philosophers on this score (Denys Turner, Bruce Marshall, Charles Taylor, Fergus Kerr) but also the legacy of twentieth-century theology (Barth, von Balthasar) and the analytic philosophical tradition from Wittgenstein to Davidson. Throughout, Long sustains a careful exegetical engagement with Aquinas, showing that what's at stake in contemporary theology is just how we inherit St. Thomas.<p>Central to Long's project is averting the charge of 'fideism' so often laid at the feet of 'postliberal' approaches (like his own). To that end Long argues for a (chastened) natural theology, while challenging any simple distinction between 'natural' and 'confessional' theology.</p><p>'In joining these many voices into one conversation, Long does a remarkable job of surveying the current theological scene with respect to issues of language and truth, arguing for the need to deal hea

Author

Long, D. Stephen, 1960-

Publisher

William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company

Published

2009

Language

EN

ISBN

9780802845726

Subjects

Religion, Language Learning, Christian