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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



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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 Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Leiden ; ; Boston, : Brill, 2011
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (312 p.)
Disciplina: 230/.046
Soggetto topico: Change - Religious aspects
Change
Religion and culture
Adaptability (Psychology)
Adjustment (Psychology)
Liberalism
Altri autori: BeckingBob  
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.
Titolo autorizzato: Orthodoxy, liberalism, and adaptation  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 1-283-27062-5
9786613270627
90-04-20984-0
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910820055603321
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Serie: Studies in theology and religion ; ; v. 15.