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Interrupting Tradition: An Essay On Christian Faith In A Postmodern Context (Louvain Theological & Pastoral Monographs)
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Not So Long Ago It Would Have Been Fair To Say That The Catholic Church And The Catholic Faith Determined Human Life And Social Existence, More Or Less Unquestioned, In Flanders And In A Large Part Of Western Europe. The Catholic Faith Community In Flanders Today, However, Is Struggling With The Fact That The Transmission Of The Christian Tradition Has Been Flagging In Recent Years. This Has Not Only Led To Diminished Faith Engagement And A Massive Decline In Church Attendance, It Has Also Had Its Effects In The Cultural Domain: Culture Has Become Detraditionalised; 'Traditional' Christian Culture Is Worn Out. Even Convinced Christians Are Having Problems Reflecting On The Plausibility Of Their Faith, Precisely Because Of The Chasm That Has Opened Up Between Faith And Culture. The Author Of The Present Study Argues That Every New Context Challenges The Christian Tradition To Recontextualise Its Presentation Of Meaning And Purpose In A Cogent And Credible Fashion. Christians Today Do Themselves A Disservice When They Withdraw Into A World Of Absolute Selfjustification. At The Same Time, However, The Author Avoids Any Form Of Appeal For An Extensive Adaptation To The Postmodern Context. Only A New Dialogue Between Tradition And Culture, Respectful Of (And Indeed Thanks To) The Growing Division Between Both, Can Claim To Offer A Future. In The First Part Of The Book The Author Provides A Pithy Description Of The Vicissitudes Of The Christian Tradition In Modernity And Postmodernity. Against This Background, He Attempts To Clarify The Situation In Which The Christian Tradition Finds Itself Today. The Second Part Of The Book Is Devoted To An Analysis Of The Actual Context With A View To Establishing Points Of Intersection On The Basis Of Which The Dialogue Between Faith And Culture May Be Revivified. The Third Part Of The Book Endeavours To Provide This Dialogue With Concrete Form. The Reader Is Introduced To A Challenging Image Of Jesus, An Image That Is Contextual And Theologically Motivated, Prior To Being Invited By The Author Into A Reopened Reflection On God. The Volume Concludes By Drawing Renewed Attention To The Place Of The Christian Faith In Relation To The Other World Religions. The Results Of Boeve'S Study Reveal That Christians Do Indeed Have The Capacity To Reflect On Their Faith In A Credible And Relevant Manner In Relation To The Actual Context In Which They Find Themselves And Without Relapsing Into The Extremes Of Traditionalism Or Relativism. Lieven Boeve Is Professor Of Fundamental Theology At The Faculty Of Theology, K.U.Leuven (Belgium). He Is Also Coordinator Of The Research Group Theology In A Postmodern Context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Interrupting Tradition'? A: The main theme of 'Interrupting Tradition' is the challenge faced by the Christian faith in a postmodern context, emphasizing the need for the Christian tradition to recontextualize its meaning and engage in a dialogue with contemporary culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Interrupting Tradition' is Lieven Boeve, who is a professor of Fundamental Theology at the Faculty of Theology, K.U.Leuven in Belgium.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 184 pages.
- Q: When was 'Interrupting Tradition' published? A: The book was published on June 18, 2003.
- Q: What are the key sections of the book? A: The book is structured into three parts: the first describes the Christian tradition's challenges, the second analyzes the current context for dialogue, and the third offers concrete forms for that dialogue.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those new to Christian theology? A: Yes, 'Interrupting Tradition' is suitable for both those familiar with Christian theology and newcomers, as it provides an insightful exploration of faith in relation to modern culture.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about faith and culture? A: The book discusses how the growing division between faith and culture presents opportunities for dialogue, encouraging readers to reflect on their beliefs in a credible manner.
- Q: Does the book address other religions? A: Yes, the book concludes by discussing the Christian faith's relationship to other world religions, highlighting the possibilities for interfaith dialogue.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other theological texts? A: Its unique approach lies in its focus on recontextualizing Christian tradition in a postmodern world, advocating for a respectful dialogue between faith and contemporary culture.