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Faith and Criticism

The Sarum Lectures 1992

  • Hardback
  • 178 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • 14 x 21.6 x 1.5 cm

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For Christians navigating faith and modern beliefs

Resolves the clash between traditionalists and progressives

You will gain insight into a balanced faith perspective

"Faith and Criticism" explores the balance between tradition and modern understanding in faith.
"Faith and Criticism" addresses a central problem in the church today - the tension between traditionalists and progressives. Traditionalists want above all to hold fast to traditional foundations in belief and ensure that nothing of value is lost, even at the risk of a clash with "modern knowledge". Progressives are concerned above all to proclaim a faith that is credible today, even at the risk of sacrificing some elements of traditional doctrine. They are often locked in uncomprehending conflict. Basil Mitchell argues that, not only in theology but in any other serious intellectual pursuit, faith and criticism are interdependent. A tradition which is not open to criticism will eventually ossify; and without faith in some established tradition criticism has nothing to fasten upon. This interdependence of faith and criticism has implications for society at large. Religious education can be Christian without ceasing to be critical, and a liberal society can espouse Christian values.
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  • Title

    Faith and Criticism

  • Author

    Basil Mitchell

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Oxford University Press

  • Published

    January 1995

  • Weight

    386g

  • Page Count

    178

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 1.5 cm

  • ISBN

    9780198267584

  • ISBN-10

    0198267584

  • Eden Code

    1147219

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