Christian Sacraments in a Postmodern World
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (614 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0809139049 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Theol. . Degree from Ludwig-Maximilians Universitat, Munich, Germany, is Professor of Systematic Theology (Emeritus) at the Franciscan School of Theology/Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA. Kenan B. He is the author of numerous books and articles. Osborne, O.F.M., who holds a Dr
A Postmodern Foundation for Future Sacramentology Alexander J. MacDonald Prof. Osborne, in this book, critiques the traditional theological paradigm (which is based upon an objectivist ontology) and shows us the direction in which theology and sacramentology must go in order to be relevant to contemporary people. He considers the subjectivist epistemology of postmodern philosophy to be the only valid way in which we can now express our theological affirmations.This book is NOT for the general reader, as it assumes a lot o
. of Theology, Berkeley, CA; Christian Sacraments of Initiation, Sacramental Theology: An Introduction) has written several well-reviewed books on sacramental theology. Osborne enjoys the reputation of an authoritative and original thinker with an understandable writing style. The text is highly philosophical and presupposes a knowledgable Roman Catholic reader. of Wisconsin Lib., Platteville Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. "My basic hope," he writes, "is to indicate that postmodern ways of thinking have something powerful to say to the ways Christians live sacraments." An exceptional book that is well researched and carefully documented, this is recommended for libraries of Catholic colleges and seminaries.-John Leonard Berg, Univ. From Library Journal Osborne (retired, sy
It is sure to stir thinking and discussion among theologians, philosophers, liturgists and religious educators.. Here is a visionary, thoughtful work by a major theologian, writer and educator. Christian Sacraments in a Postmodern World offers a fresh perspective on the sacramental event by bringing together two generally unrelated subjects in a new way: sacramental theology and postmodern philosophical thought. Using a key section on sacraments from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and by employing foundational concepts of postmodern philosophy and several issues from medieval Franciscan philosophy, the author develops a distinctly different approach to sacrament events. Osborne shows, in an innovative way, how these two factors of third millennium life can be positively united to encourage powerful new thinking on the ways we Christians not only theorize about sacraments but also live sacraments