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Who`s Afraid of Postmodernism? – Taking Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault to Church
James K. A. Smith
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Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 11. Weight in Grams: 204.
The philosophies of French thinkers Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault form the basis for postmodern thought and are seemingly at odds with the Christian faith. However, James K. A. Smith claims that their ideas have been misinterpreted and actually have a deep affinity with central Christian claims. Each chapter opens with an illustration from a recent movie and concludes with a case study considering recent developments in the church that have attempted to respond to the postmodern condition, such as the "emerging church" movement. These case studies provide a concrete picture of how postmodern ideas can influence the way Christians ... Read more
The philosophies of French thinkers Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault form the basis for postmodern thought and are seemingly at odds with the Christian faith. However, James K. A. Smith claims that their ideas have been misinterpreted and actually have a deep affinity with central Christian claims. Each chapter opens with an illustration from a recent movie and concludes with a case study considering recent developments in the church that have attempted to respond to the postmodern condition, such as the "emerging church" movement. These case studies provide a concrete picture of how postmodern ideas can influence the way Christians ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Baker Publishing Group
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
199g
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Ada, MI, United States
ISBN
9780801029189
SKU
V9780801029189
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About James K. A. Smith
James K. A. Smith (Ph.D., Villanova University) is the Gary & Henrietta Byker Chair in Applied Reformed Theology & Worldview at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In addition, he is editor of Comment magazine and a senior fellow of the Colossian Forum. He is the author of Introducing Radical Orthodoxy, coeditor of Radical Orthodoxy and the Reformed Tradition, and ... Read more
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