What are we thinking? Reflections on Church and Society from Southern African Methodists. [Perfect Paperback]

Dion A Forster (Author), Wessel Bentley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 5, 2009

My enthusiasm for this book is fired by a number of factors. First, there is the variety of authors and topics. Second the variety of topics reflects key points in our social, cultural, economic and political context. Third, there is a crying need for up-to-date books that relate the whole gospel to the whole world. Fourth, the book does not aim to indoctrinate us, but rather challenge us to become thinking Christians in our own contexts. And while Christian readers of all denominations will be challenged and enriched by this book, a fifth reason for my enthusiasm is that it gives contemporary expression to the spirit of John Wesley. Not only were his interests wide ranging, as are the topics in this book, but he managed to develop that rare and precious mix of a theology that is simultaneously passion and reasonable, both deeply spiritual and socially engaged. That is the excellent mix that this book offers. (Prof Neville Richardson) Topics covered: Environmental ethics, Postmodernism, emergent Church, Wesleyan theology, mission, gender issues, same sex, homosexuality, Biblical interpretation, Truth, youth, African theology, Methodism.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This timely release introduces the reader to fresh, diverse, provocative and urgent voices within the Wesleyan tradition. They share insights on a number of contemporary issues that will push theological boundaries, spiritually enrich, motivate and challenge action. Each contribution draws from the deep wells of their own life and pastoral experience and beckons the reader to drink from this veritable calabash of collective wisdom which adds to the current theological and public discourse. 'What are we thinking?' is a source for growth. I recommend it to all thoughtful readers. --Bishop Ivan Abrahams (Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa)

About the Author

Rev Dr Dion A Forster is the Dean of John Wesley College, the Seminary of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa in Pretoria. He is an Ordained Methodist minister. He holds a Doctorate in Science and Theology. He teaches Systematic Theology, Ethics, New Testament and Greek. He serves as a part time lecturer in Systematic Theology and Ethics at the University of South Africa, and in the Department of New Testament at the University of Pretoria. Dion preaches regularly at the Bryanston Methodist Church, and has a weekly radio program called The Ministry and Me on Radio Pulpit. Rev Dr Wessel Bentley is an Ordained Methodist minister serving at the Glen Methodist Church in Pretoria, South Africa. He holds a Doctorate in Systematic Theology and Ethics from the University of Pretoria. Wessel has taught Systematic Theology at John Wesley College, the seminary of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa, for several years. He is a highly respected theologian in the Church and serves as the secretary of the Methodist Church s Doctrine Ethics and Worship Commission.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Methodist Publishing House; First edition (January 5, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1919883525
• ISBN-13: 978-1919883526
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,598,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)