Theology for Liberal Presbyterians and Other Endangered Species [Paperback]

Douglas F. Ottati (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 19, 2006

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 larger 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, this 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.

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About the Author

Douglas F. Ottati is an elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Craig Family Distinguished Professor in Reformed Theology and Justice Ministry at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina. He is the author of Meaning and Method in H. Richard Niebuhr's Theology, Jesus Christ and Christian Vision, Reforming Protestantism: Christian Commitment in Today's World, and Hopeful Realism: Reclaiming the Poetry of Theology.He is also a general editor of the Library of Theological Ethics series.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Geneva Press (April 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 066450289X
• ISBN-13: 978-0664502898
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,158,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A in-depth discussion of Presbyterian values in our complex and troubled world, May 6, 2006

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Theology For Liberal Presbyterians And Other Endangered Species by Douglas F. Ottati (an Elder in the Presbyterian Church USA and the M. E. Pemberton Professor of Theology at Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia) is an knowledgeable, informative, and occasionally inspiring approach to the struggle encountered with living as a liberal in practice of Presbyterian and other Protestant churches. Accessibly presenting the foundation concepts of liberal theological thought, Theology For Liberal Presbyterians expertly explores and comprehensively addresses the issues of evangelism, the ordination of homosexuals, and the war on terrorism. Theology For Liberal Presbyterians is very highly recommended for all readers searching for a in-depth discussion of Presbyterian values in our complex and troubled world.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Here is the insight you need, November 3, 2006

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Ken Fuquay (Charlotte NC) - See all my reviews
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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.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Encouragement for Christians on the Left, April 2, 2008

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Kathryn D. Sette "Mimi' (Grandma) Sette" (Cape Cod) - See all my reviews
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This book is scholarly without being ponderous. He speaks with wit and common sense to those of us who labor in the current world of seemingly continuous struggle for recognition of a God of love and understanding of the human condition. I found myself reading passage aloud to my husband as we lay side by side reading in bed and he often echoed my delight at a voice speaking for us. It is a really "good read".