Monthly Archives: August 2012

Krister Stendahl – 10/13/2011     The crux of what Stendahl is speaking of in this writing is the importance of taking into consideration what might be termed “the modern mindset,” in regards to the general practice and style of … Continue reading →

James D.G. Dunn – 10/27/2011   In James Dunn’s treatment of Paul, he offers a new path similar to E.P. Sanders – whom he states is the only author, in the last 20 years, to truly be worthy of having … Continue reading →

– H. Räisänen – 10/20/2011   The crux of Räisänen’s thought is that Paul is arguing that the law serves as an antithesis or a competing dichotomy to a Christian Soteriology. Räisänen is careful to separate his thought from the … Continue reading →

– C. E. B. Cranfield – 11/1/2011     The purpose of Cranfield’s essay is to unpack his observations of Paul’s theology as it relates to the law. Cranfield makes the argument that it is a very nuanced and “intricate” … Continue reading →

“And All of Their Frustrations Come Beating on Your Door” – A ‘Transmodern’ Critique of The New Perspective on Paul, with Reference to Proposed Kierkegaardian vs. Hegelian Modalities of Premodernity, Modernity, Postmodernity & Transmodernity. By Matthew Lipscomb For Perspectives on … Continue reading →

Paul Tillich The Essential Tillich, An Anthology of the Writings of Paul Tillich Matthew Lipscomb – Modern Christian Thought   Background   Paul Tillich (1886-1965) is one of the most influential yet challenging Christian theologians to be found in the … Continue reading →

Matthew Lipscomb, Modern Christian Thought, 4/22/09   Reason & The Resurrection – Soteriological Intersections in the ‘Big Tent’ of Modern Christian Thought       Life in the “Big Tent-“ the Rings of Reason & The Resurrection As is the … Continue reading →

Peter Rollins The Fidelity of Betrayal: Towards a Church Beyond Belief   Background   Much of protestant Christianity embraces what is referred to as cataphatic or “positive” theology. Often, in reaction to this, there exists a stream of thought which … Continue reading →

Merton Makes a Foray – Exploring Merton’s Raids on the Unspeakable as a Third Spiritual Path, With Reference to the Traditional Liberal vs. Conservative Split. Increasingly, when one looks at the state of theology as it is today, the contentions … Continue reading →

Carl F. H. Henry The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism Matthew Lipscomb – Modern Christian Thought   Background   Carl F. H. Henry (1913-2003) was an evangelical theologian who established a reputation as an outstanding theologian and scholar. Henry positioned … Continue reading →