Realism and Christian Faith: God, Grammar, and Meaning

by Andrew Moore

Overview

The question of realism (that is, whether God exists independently of human beings) is central to contemporary theology and church life. It is also an important topic in the philosophy of religion. This book discusses the relationship between realism and Christian faith. It uses the resources of philosophy and theology to argue for a conception of realism in which God's independent reality is shown through Christian life practices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521524155
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/27/2003
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	282
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.63(d)

About the Author

Andrew Moore is a Fellow of the Centre for the Study of Christianity and Culture, Regent's Park College, University of Oxford. He was formerly Chaplain of Jesus College, Oxford. He is on the Editorial Board of the E-journal Ars Disputandi, and has published articles in a variety of church and academic journals, including Religious Studies and the International Journal of Systematic Theology.

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Realism and Christian faith: towards an ontological approach; 2. 'Limping with two different opinions'?; 3. Taking leave of theological realism; 4. Realism and Christian faith after Wittgenstein; 5. The grammar of Christian faith and the relationship between philosophy and theology; 6. Representation, reconciliation, and the problem of meaning; 7. God, reality, and realism; 8. Speaking the reality of God; 9. Realism: conformed to the conforming Word; Bibliography; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"The confidence and clarity Moore expresses throughout the work are refreshing." John D. Dadosky, Regis College, University of Toronto, Theology Today

"Moore's book is an impressive study of the problem of realism in modern theology and philosophy: whether God exists independently of human beings and their concepts.... Recommended." Choice

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