Bruno Forte is professor of systematic theology at the Pontifical Theological Faculty of Naples, Italy.
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Bruno Forte is professor of systematic theology at the Pontifical Theological Faculty of Naples, Italy.
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Foreword by Geoffrey Wainwright Postmodern thought has attempted to strip many traditional values and beliefs of their power, and the Christian faith is no exception. In this spiritually and intellectually wise book Bruno Forte upholds the "essence" -- the heart and meaning -- of Christianity despite the claims of the contemporary world. In the tradition of thinkers like Feuerbach, Harnack, and Guardini, Forte restates what is unique, reliable, and universal about Christianity for our current age. After outlining in broad terms the nature of postmodernity and its challenges to traditional faith, Forte proceeds, with the voice of one intimately in love with God, to present anew what lies at the heart of genuine Christianity and why it is still good news for women and men today. Among the many books on postmodernism, this one is distinct for its conscientious dialogue with postmodern culture and its clear proclamation of meaningful faith. It will interest everyone pondering the role of Christianity in contemporary life.
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Postmodern thought has attempted to strip many traditional values and beliefs of their power, and the Christian faith is no exception. In this spiritually and intellectually wise book Bruno Forte upholds the "essence" -- the heart and meaning -- of Christianity despite the claims of the contemporary world. In the tradition of thinkers like Feuerbach, Harnack, and Guardini, Forte restates what is unique, reliable, and universal about Christianity for our current age. After outlining in broad terms the nature of postmodernity and its challenges to traditional faith, Forte proceeds, with the voice of one intimately in love with God, to present anew what lies at the heart of genuine Christianity and why it is still good news for women and men today. Among the many books on postmodernism, this one is distinct for its conscientious dialogue with postmodern culture and its clear proclamation of meaningful faith. It will interest everyone pondering the role of Christianity in contemporary life. Series: Italian Texts and Studies on Religion and Society Series Editors: Edmondo Lupieri (general editor) This new series seeks to introduce readers in the English-speaking world to people and events in Italian socio-religious history that have been pivotal to the formation and growth of Western civilization. ITSORS volumes include classical source texts never before available in English and fresh studies representing the best of contemporary Italian scholarship. Titles in this Series: The Essence of Christianity The Mandaeans: The Last Gnostics The Travels of Friar Odoric: A 14th-Century Journal of the Blessed Odoric of Pordenone
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PRODUCT DETAIL
- Catalogue Code 201946
- Product Code 0802826571
- EANÂ 9780802826572
- Pages 146
- Department Academic
- Category Christian Worldview
- Sub-Category Media/culture
- Publisher Eerdmans
- Publication Date Oct 2003
- Dimensions 228 x 152 x 10mm
- Weight 0.227kg
Bruno Forte
Bruno Forte is professor of systematic theology at the Pontifical Theological Faculty of Naples, Italy. He is also a member of the International Theological Commission of the Holy See and a consultant of the Pontifical Council for Culture. His other books available in English include The Trinity as History, A Short Introduction to the Apostle's Creed and most recently The Portal of Beauty: Towards a Theology of Aesthetics.