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Record Nr.

UNINA9910461800603321

Titolo

Orthodoxy, liberalism, and adaptation [[electronic resource] ] : essays on ways of worldmaking in times of change from biblical, historical, and systematic perspectives / / edited by Bob Becking

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Leiden ; ; Boston, : Brill, 2011

ISBN

1-283-27062-5

9786613270627

90-04-20984-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (312 p.)

Collana

Studies in theology and religion, , 1566-208X ; ; v. 15

Altri autori (Persone)

BeckingBob

Disciplina

230/.046

Soggetti

Change - Religious aspects

Change

Religion and culture

Adaptability (Psychology)

Adjustment (Psychology)

Liberalism

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Proceedings of a symposium held in Feb. 2008 at the Conference Centre "Bovendonck" in southern Netherlands.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Introductory overview -- pt. 2. Biblical studies -- pt. 3. Historical studies -- pt. 4. Systematic studies -- pt. 5. Conclusions.

Sommario/riassunto

How does religion cope with changing situations? Are orthodoxy and liberalism really competing strategies? The essays in this volume argue three views. (1)Orthodoxy is not to be seen as the real and original form of a given religion, but as an idealized original form that should be construed as a construction in reaction to changes in time. (2) Over the ages, liberalism – despite its laudable strive for adaptation – has been less successful than generally assumed. This lesson from history can be quite important in view of the adaptation processes for Muslims in Western Europe. (3) Of great importance for the survival of religion seems to be a clear definition of the boundaries of religiously informed practices and ethics. Their recognisability and authenticity shall – when



combined with a due lack of obtrusion – be of great influence for the ongoing acceptance of religion(s) in the public domain.