Foundations of systematic theology / Thomas G. Guarino.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Guarino, Thomas G.

Series:

Theology for the twenty-first century.

Theology for the twenty-first century

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theology--Methodology.

Theology.

Catholic Church and philosophy.

First philosophy.

Catholic Church--Doctrines.

Catholic Church.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (369 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : T & T Clark International, c2005.

Summary:

Guarino argues in this book that the doctrinal form of the Christian faith, in its essential characteristics, calls for certain theoretical exigencies. This is to say that the proportion and beauty of the form is not served or illuminated by simply any presuppositions. Rather, a determinate understanding of first philosophy, of the nature of truth, of hermeneutical theory, of the predication of language and mutual correlation is required if Christian faith and doctrine are to maintain a recognizable and suitably mediative form. Failing to adduce specific principles will lead either to a simple

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Christian Doctrine and Contemporary Challenges; 2. Christian Doctrine and a Renewed First Philosophy; 3. Christian Doctrine and Truth: Contemporary Challenges; 4. Christian Doctrine and Truth: Renewals; 5. Interpretation and the Nature of Christian Doctrine; 6. Renewing the Hermeneutics of Christian Doctrine; 7. Christian Doctrine and Theological Language; 8. Analogy and Its Supplements; 9. Correlation and the Tradition; 10. Correlation and Contemporary Models; Conclusion; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613194114

9781283194112

1283194112

9780567200327

0567200329

OCLC:

741690080