This short work shows how systematic theology is itself a philosophical enterprise. After analyzing the nature of philosophical enquiry and its relation to systematic theology, and after explaining how theology requires that we talk about God, Vincent BrÜmmer illustrates how philosophical analysis can help in dealing with various conceptual problems involved in the fundamental Christian claim that God is a personal being with whom we may live in a personal relationship.
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"...clearly, concisely and systematically written. Simply a plaesure to read. Moreover, there is philosophical insight--not just analytic virtuosity--to be found in every chapter. It can be read with profit by the philosopher of religion as well as the novice. I warmly recommend it." Gary Colwell, Canadian Philosophical Review
"Brummer's book proves worthwhile in several respects. His discussion of the relationship between theology and analytic philosophy makes a worthwhile addition to the curent discussion of this issue. Brummer also brings into the arena of current philosophical theology the issue of god as 'personal'....This book should prove a useful text for courses in analytic philosophical theology. Finally, for those of us who are both academics and pastors, Brummer's explicit discussions of the pastoral implications of philosophical theology serve to show how the academic pursuits of philosophical theologins are able to be made relevant to the life of the wider Christian community....In conclusion, Brummer's essay is clearly written, succinctly argued, and....He has provided a helpful book." Chris Barrigar, Critical Review
"Brummer's book proves worthwhile in several respects. His discussion of the relationship between theology and analytic philosophy makes a worthwhile addition to the curent discussion of this issue. Brummer also brings into the arena of current philosophical theology the issue of god as 'personal'....This book should prove a useful text for courses in analytic philosophical theology. Finally, for those of us who are both academics and pastors, Brummer's explicit discussions of the pastoral implications of philosophical theology serve to show how the academic pursuits of philosophical theologins are able to be made relevant to the life of the wider Christian community....In conclusion, Brummer's essay is clearly written, succinctly argued, and....He has provided a helpful book." Chris Barrigar, Critical Review
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conceptual recollection, divine impeccability, free will defence, normative impossibility, standard metre bar, causal joint, causal manipulation, theodicy arguments, conceptual prejudices, double agency, infinite qualitative difference, semantic limits, moral insensitivity, negative utilitarianism, intentional interpretation, conceptual options, ultimate standard, complete cause, analogia entis, philosophical apparatus, conceptual forms, philosophical theology, modal concepts, conceptual impossibility, relation between divine Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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conceptual recollection, divine impeccability, free will defence, normative impossibility, standard metre bar, causal joint, causal manipulation, theodicy arguments, conceptual prejudices, double agency, infinite qualitative difference, semantic limits, moral insensitivity, negative utilitarianism, intentional interpretation, conceptual options, ultimate standard, complete cause, analogia entis, philosophical apparatus, conceptual forms, philosophical theology, modal concepts, conceptual impossibility, relation between divine Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Faith and Speculation: An Essay in Philosophical Theology by Austin Farrer on 6 pages
- Belief, Change and Forms of Life (Library of Philosophy and Religion) by D. Z. Phillips on 4 pages
- Reason and Religion by Stuart Brown on 4 pages
- Summa Theologiae: Volume 2, Existence and Nature of God: 1a. 2-11 (Summa Theologiae (Cambridge University Press)) by Thomas Aquinas on page 48, page 49, and page 138
- The Christian Philosophy of Saint Augustine by Etienne Henry Gilson on page 26, page 104, and Back Matter
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- Exploring Mormon Thought: The Problems With Theism And the Love of God (vol. 2) by Blake T. Ostler on page 3, page 7, and Back Matter
- God Under Fire by Douglas S. Huffman on page 196, and page 282
- The God Who Risks: A Theology of Providence by John Sanders in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Benefits of Providence: A New Look at Divine Sovereignty by James S. Spiegel on page 41, and Back Matter
- God and the Universe by Arthur Gibson in Back Matter
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