Everyday Theology

by Vanhoozer, Kevin J.

• ISBN13: 9780801031670
• ISBN10: 0801031672
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-01
• Publisher: Baker Academic

Summary

Generally speaking, students, theologians, pastors, and church leaders are well trained in the task of biblical exegesis. Where many fall short, however, is in the area of cultural exegesis-reading and interpreting the texts and trends produced by our culture, which can have a profound influence on the way we understand the world and practice our faith. Anyone interested in the intersection of Christianity and culture needs to be able to do "everyday theology." This innovative volume will help readers think theologically about our cultural environment and respond faithfully as Christian disciples. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Kevin J. Vanhoozer (PhD, University of Cambridge) is research professor of systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the author or editor of many books, including the award-winning Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible. Charles A. Anderson is a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge. Michael J. Sleasman (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is managing director of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity at Trinity International University.

Table of Contents

A Reader's Guide: How to Use This Book	p. 7
Introduction: Toward a Theory of Cultural Interpretation
What Is Everyday Theology? How and Why Christians Should Read Culture	p. 15
Reading Cultural Texts
The Gospel according to Safeway: The Checkout Line and the Good Life	p. 63
Despair and Redemption: A Theological Account of Eminem	p. 81
The High Price of Unity: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights	p. 99
Between City and Steeple: Looking at Megachurch Architecture	p. 115
Swords, Sandals, and Saviors: Visions of Hope in Ridley Scott's Gladiator	p. 133
Interpreting Cultural Trends
The Business of Busyness: Or, What Should We Make of Martha?	p. 155
Welcome to the Blogosphere	p. 173
Human 2.0: Transhumanism as a Cultural Trend	p. 191
Fantasy Funerals and Other Designer Ways of Going Out in Style	p. 209
Concluding Untheoretical Postscript
Putting It into Practice: Weddings for Everyday Theologians	p. 229
Glossary of Methodological Terms	p. 247
Notes	p. 254
Everyday Theologians Information	p. 281
Subject Index	p. 282
Scripture Index	p. 285
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