Theology and narrative : selected essays / Hans W. Frei ; edited by George Hunsinger, William C. Placher.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Frei, Hans W.

Contributor:

Hunsinger, George.

Placher, William C. (William Carl), 1948-2008.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theology.

Narration in the Bible.

Physical Description:

274 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 1993.

Summary:

Hans W. Frei (1922-1988) was one of the most influential American theologians of his generation. Early in his career he drew attention to the importance of biblical narratives; he helped make Karl Barth once again a creative voice in contemporary theology; and he served as a model of what his colleague, George Lindbeck, has called "postliberal theology." This volume collects ten of Frei's lectures and essays, many of them never before published. Addressing audiences of theologians, biblical scholars, and literary critics, Frei explores the implications of his work for hermeneutics and Christology, and discusses Barth, Schleiermacher, and his own teacher, H. Richard Niebuhr. William Placher has provided an introduction to Frei's life and work, and the volume ends with an essay by George Hunsinger on Frei's significance for theology today. This collection provides an unrivaled introduction to Frei's work.

Contents:

Remarks in connection with a theological proposal

Theological reflections on the accounts of Jesus' death and resurrection

Theology and the interpretation of narrative

The "literal reading" of Biblical narrative in the Christian tradition

Conflicts in interpretation

Karl Barth, theologian

Barth and Schleiermacher

Of the resurrection of Christ

Response to "Narrative theology"

H. Richard Niebuhr on history, church, and nation.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Includes index.

ISBN:

0195078802

OCLC:

27073629