The Constructive Promise of Schleiermacher's Theology (Rethinking Theologies: Constructing Alternatives in History and Doctrine)

"This volume shows how Friedrich Schleiermacher's thought can be used to address contemporary doctrinal refinement and development. Taking a constructive approach, Shelli M. Poe weaves Schleiermacher's theology together with current scholarship in feminism, womanism, ecotheology, and queer theology. While Friedrich Schleiermacher's Christian Faith is widely acclaimed as the progenitor of modern theology, Poe is one of the first to use his work as a springboard to refine contemporary doctrine. Poe investigates four areas of Schleiermacher's theology in his Christian Faith: the doctrine of the Trinity, Christology and redemption, the doctrine of creation, and ecclesiology. She then weaves in current themes, for instance by enriching Schleiermacher's Soteriology with Womanist Atonement Theories or expanding his thought on Church and Spirit to a queer community of women. This book demonstrates the promise of Schleiermacher's mature work for contemporary constructive forms of theology"-- Page 4 de la couverture "This volume shows how Friedrich Schleiermacher's thought can be used to address contemporary doctrinal refinement and development. Taking a constructive approach, Shelli M. Poe weaves Schleiermacher's theology together with current scholarship in feminism, womanism, ecotheology, and queer theology. While Friedrich Schleiermacher's Christian Faith is widely acclaimed as the progenitor of modern theology, Poe is one of the first to use his work as a springboard to refine contemporary doctrine. Poe investigates four areas of Schleiermacher's theology in his Christian Faith: the doctrine of the Trinity, Christology and redemption, the doctrine of creation, and ecclesiology. She then weaves in current themes, for instance by enriching Schleiermacher's Soteriology with Womanist Atonement Theories or expanding his thought on Church and Spirit to a queer community of women. This book demonstrates the promise of Schleiermacher's mature work for contemporary constructive forms of theology"-- Provided by publisher Introduction -- A. Schleiermacher and Constructive Forms of Theology -- B. A Brief Introduction to Schleiermacher's Thought on Religion and Theology -- C. The Approach of this Volume -- D. Initial Motivations -- E. Chapter Overview -- 1. Trinity -- A. Schleiermacher and the Doctrine of the Trinity -- B. Problematic Features of Trinitarian Doctrine -- C. Essential Trinitarianism -- 2. Christ and Redemption -- A. Contemporary Challenges to Christology -- B. Schleiermacher's Christology -- C. Womanist Atonement Theories and Schleiermacher's Soteriology -- D. Further Benefits of Schleiermacher's Soteriology -- 3. Church and Spirit -- A. Joy and Laughter as Ecclesial Practices -- B. Expanding the Imaginary: A Queer Community of Woman -- 4. God and Creation -- A. Absolute Causality and Divine Imnipotence -- B. Divine Sovereignty and Prayerful Submission -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index This volume demonstrates how Friedrich Schleiermacher's thought can be used to address contemporary doctrinal refinement and development. Taking a constructive approach, Shelli M. Poe weaves Schleiermacher's theology together with current scholarship in feminism, womanism, ecotheology, and queer theology. While Schleiermacher is widely acclaimed as the progenitor of modern theology, Poe is one of the first to use his work as a springboard to refine contemporary doctrine. This book demonstrates the promise of Schleiermacher's mature work for contemporary constructive forms of theology. Cover Half Title Series Title Copyright Dedication Contents Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1 Trinity Chapter 2 Christ and Redemption Chapter 3 Church and Spirit Chapter 4 God and Creation Conclusion Bibliography Index