The Postmodern World: Discerning the Times and the Spirit of Our Age

by Erickson, Millard J.

• ISBN13: 9781581343427
• ISBN10: 1581343426
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-02-28
• Publisher: Crossway Books

Summary

In both subtle and distinct ways, postmodernism has permeated American life, becoming a part of our schools, our TV shows, our churches, our conversations, and even our own thinking. How often have we said or heard, "Do what you want, but don't push your values on me," or "You live your life, and I'll live mine"?Its sheer pervasiveness demands that we ask: Is there anything wrong with postmodernism, or with the tolerance, pluralism, individualism, and casualness that it promotes?With compelling illustrations from current events and everyday life, as well as his customary sound analysis, Millard Erickson equips discerning evangelical Christians not only to understand and recognize the phenomenon of postmodernism but to deal with its effects in a relevant, biblically minded way. As he unearths its evolution, he forcefully reveals postmodernism's inherent problems and its incoherence with the teachings of God's Word. He also unveils the greatest areas of concern for Christians and gives people the tools they need to respond more wisely, believe more certainly, and discern more soundly in this confusing age.

Author Biography

Millard J. Erickson (Ph.D., Northwestern University) is Distinguished Professor of Theology at Baylor University's Truett Seminary, president of the Evangelical Theological Society, and a leading evangelical spokesman

Table of Contents

Preface	9	(2)
Postmodernism: It's Everywhere You Want to Be	11	(24)
Postmodernism in the University	35	(24)
Postmodernism and Christianity	59	(28)
Postmodernism: Good, Bad, or Indifferent?	87	(26)
Beyond Postmodernism	113	(22)
Notes	135	(4)
General Index	139	(5)
Scripture Index	144