Issues in Contemporary Christian Thought: A Fortress Introduction

by Duane Olson

Duane Olson's new textbook uniquely focuses on the central points at issue in contemporary Christian reflection. Olson's clear and concise overview roots contemporary questions firmly in Christian responses to the Enlightenment. This allows Olson to unfold those questions as bequeathed by modernity and to show how the radical reframing of the current period actually builds on the diversity of those lingering concerns. Olson discusses the range of contemporary opinions, their rationales, and what's at stake. He illustrates these alternate frameworks as they play out in central concerns over the being of God in relation to the universe, how to understand the figure of Christ today, and the distinctively new notions of being human. Olson's text includes reflection and research questions, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary.

312 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2011

Reviews

[Sean Sheridan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good intro to a LOT about Christianity but has a lot of *almost* correct information. It is a very digestible read, and gives a colossal amount of information about a truly massive range of topics within Christianity, however due to its limited size it leaves a lot to be desired in true accuracy regarding the differences between different topics, as well as to the end result of feeling more knowledgeable after reading. This book is a perfect book for the niche of finding new topics within religion you hadn’t previously encountered or experienced, but opens a door to new sources more than it completes your desire to learn.