Theology for Liberal Presbyterians And Other Endangered Species

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 116 pages
• Published by: Geneva Press April 19, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 066450289X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0664502898
• Book Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 6.4 ounces

Book Description
In this witty, accessible, and concise book, theologian Doug Ottati argues that liberal Presbyterians and other liberal Protestants still have much to contribute to the contemporary world. Offering an alternative to evangelical and conservative thought that he believes now pervades the greater culture, Ottati presents what he sees as the foundations of liberal, theological thought. Writing out of the Reformed tradition and a theology of grace, he addresses current issues such as evangelism, the ordination of homosexuals, and the war on terrorism. Most important, the book is a call to liberal Presbyterians and other liberal Protestants to restate, rethink, and revise traditional theologies and beliefs in the face of contemporary knowledge and realities. This book is ideal for individual or group study.

About The Author
Douglas F. Ottati is an elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the M. E. Pemberton Professor of Theology at Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia. He is the author of Meaning and Method in H. Richard Niebuhrs Theology; Jesus Christ and Christian Vision; Reforming Protestantism: Christian Commitment in Todays World; and Hopeful Realism: Reclaiming the Poetry of Theology, all published by Westminster John Knox Press. He is the general editor of the Library of Theological Ethics, also published by Westminster John Knox Press.

Reader Reviews
In this postmodern area it is not satisfying to simply do something because it has always been done that way. There is tremendous value in understanding why the tradition exists. Douglas Ottati opens the windows and allows the reader to see the evolution of major Theological points and paradigms of worship within the Presbyterian Church. Well written, insightful and cogent. You can read it from cover to cover in less than 3 hours. Reading this book will enhance your participation in the worship experience in your Presbyterian Church. Comment | | (Report this)