Frontiers In Modern Theology: A Critique of Current Theological Trends

by Carl F.H. Henry

This critique is designed to focus attention on frontiers of theological concern from an evangelical perspective and to prod American evangelicals to interact with the pressing problems of Protestant thought in our time.

The author considers basic issues in contemporary theology, such as the place of revelation in history and as truth. He appraises the work of Bultmann, Barth, Brunner, Cullmann, and others. He discusses the directions theology is taking both in Europe and in America, predicting future trends.

This analysis poses and answers questions like these: Why was the theology of Karl Barth unable to stem the tide of Rudolf Bultmann's theories? If the Bible no longer ranks as an unqualified norm in European theology, what has replaced it? Can the ecumenical movement that advances organizationally through inclusivism become theologically exclusive? Are theologians using ambiguity to conceal their insecurity? Here is penetrating evaluation to provide understanding of the current scene.

Genres: Theology, Christianity

160 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1966

About the author

Carl Ferdinand Howard Henry was an American evangelical Christian theologian who served as the first editor-in-chief of the magazine Christianity Today, established to serve as a scholarly voice for evangelical Christianity and a challenge to the liberal Christian Century.

Reviews

[David Goetz · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting little period piece. It's fun to read about a time when Barth's influence had waned quite a bit and everyone wondered whether his theology would have any lasting influence.