William A. Dyrness Bücher

This book examines how the reformers' conceptual and theological frameworks pertaining to the role of the arts influenced the rise of realistic theater, lyric poetry, landscape painting, and architecture in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable. In this book Dyrness explores the relationship between the biblical gospel and American culture. He shows how three dominant American cultural values -- pragmatism, optimism, and individualism -- have both a positive and negative impact on our Christian discipleship, looks at Walter Rauschenbusch and Robert Schuller as case studies, and sets out a distinctively American way of appropriating the gospel.

New expressions of church, including so-called insider movements, are proliferating among non-Christian religious communities worldwide. Drawing on the growing social-scientific work on emergent theory, Darren Duerksen and William Dyrness explore how all Christian movements have been and are engaged in a "reverse hermeneutic," where the gospel is read and interpreted through existing cultural and religious norms.

Oscar García-Johnson explores a new grammar for the study of theology and mission in global Christianity, especially in Latin America. Moving to recover important elements in ancestral traditions of the Americas, he discerns pneumatological continuity between the pre-Columbian and post-Columbian communities. With an interdisciplinary, narrative approach, this work offers a constructive theology of mission for the church in global contexts.

Reveals the presence of God in the creative works of human life and cultureWhat are the "poetics of everyday life"? What can they teach us about God? Art, music, dance, and writing can certainly be "poetic," but so can such diverse pastimes as fishing, skiing, or attending sports events. Any and all activities that satisfy our fundamental need for play, for celebration, and for ritual, says William Dyrness, are inherently poetic -- and in  Poetic Theology  he demonstrates that all such activities are places where God is active in the world.All of humanity's creative efforts, Dyrness points out, testify to our intrinsic longing for joy and delight and our deep desire to connect with others, with the created order, and especially with the Creator. This desire is rooted in the presence and calling of God in and through the good creation.With extensive reflection on aesthetics in spirituality, worship, and community development, Dyrness's  Poetic Theology  will be useful for all who seek fresh and powerful new ways to communicate the gospel in contemporary society.

The book examines the relationship between God and corporate life for Christians in the 20th century, highlighting the confusion surrounding this connection. Dyrness analyzes theological trends and the influence of contemporary hermeneutics, demonstrating how the Bible serves as a master narrative for believers. He delves into various cultural aspects, developing a theology of embodiment that links culture and worship in tangible ways, encouraging readers to reflect on their spiritual and communal identities.

The book delves into the evolution of Reformed theology from sixteenth-century Geneva to Puritan New England, highlighting its impact on visual culture. While the tradition limited certain artistic expressions, it fostered new forms in popular culture and social structures. Through an examination of Calvin's theology, the author illustrates how this tradition cultivated an aesthetic characterized by simplicity, inwardness, and order, reflecting deeper theological beliefs.

The book explores the complex role of Christian engagement in modern culture, addressing recent societal challenges through a biblical theology of cultural wisdom. William Dyrness examines wisdom from both the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing its relevance to human responsibility and God's intentions for creation, particularly as demonstrated in Christ's life and teachings. He argues that this Christ-centered wisdom not only offers new cultural possibilities but also reinterprets concepts of common grace and revelation throughout history, from the Early Church to the Reformation.

The exploration of Reformed theology traces its evolution from sixteenth-century Geneva to Puritan New England, highlighting its impact on visual culture. While the tradition may have stifled certain artistic expressions, it fostered new forms within popular culture and community life. Dyrness delves into the theological perspectives of Calvin and others, revealing how this tradition cultivated an aesthetic characterized by simplicity, inwardness, and order, reflecting deeper theological beliefs.

Global theology represents one of the most important trends in theology today. What does it mean to do theology in a global context? How can Christian theology be understood as a conversation between different parts of the world and various streams of Christian history? This concise introduction explores the major issues involved in rethinking theology in light of the explosion of world Christianity. Combining the voices of a Western and a non-Western theologian, it integrates Western theological tradition with emerging global perspectives. This work will be of interest to theology and missiology students as well as church leaders and readers interested in the changing face of world Christianity.