What Would Jesus Deconstruct? (The Church and Postmodern Culture) : The Good News of Postmodernism for the Church

This provocative addition to The Church and Postmodern Culture series offers a lively rereading of Charles Sheldon's In His Steps as a constructive way forward. John D. Caputo introduces the notion of why the church needs deconstruction, positively defines deconstruction's role in renewal, deconstructs idols of the church, and imagines the future of the church in addressing the practical implications of this for the church's life through liturgy, worship, preaching, and teaching. Students of philosophy, theology, religion, and ministry, as well as others interested in engaging postmodernism and the emerging church phenomenon, will welcome this provocative, non-technical work. Introduction / James K. A. Smith -- In His Steps--a Postmodern Edition -- Spiritual Journeys, Postmodern Paths -- A Prayer For The Impossible : A Catechumen's Guide To Deconstruction -- Jesus, The Theo-poetics Of The Kingdom, And Praxis -- What Would Jesus Deconstruct? Or, Whatever Happened To The Sermon On The Mount? -- The Working Church : Notes On The Future. John D. Caputo. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 139-153) And Index. Uses the postmodern theme of deconstruction to suggest a constructive and provocative way forward for the church.