Theology in the Democracy of the Dead
- Theology
- History & Biography
- Publisher: Baker Academic (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2019
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Publisher's Description
G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. It is the democracy of the dead." This book pays homage to major theologians of the Christian tradition that tell the history of theology. Matt Jenson engages in charitable yet critical exposition and dialogue with eleven select thinkers, offering a lucid, synthetic account of their theology with a view to ongoing systematic theological issues. He engages directly with core primary texts and treats individual theologians in greater depth and nuance than most overview textbooks.
Endorsements (2)
“Jenson’s opening vision of catholicity provides an ideal foundation for winning over an audience that may not be wholly convinced of the value of tradition. His conversational style will draw readers in for a journey with some of the most important theologians of the Christian tradition in a way that is both engaging and accessible. This book will be deeply valued in the classroom.”
“Today the church and her theology can frequently seem rather thin and immature, whereas the Bible calls us to wholeness and maturity. Jenson adeptly shows that learning from our elders—more specifically from the Triune God’s work in and through this ‘great cloud of witnesses’—plays a crucial role in growing into that fullness. This book introduces eleven brilliant figures, surveys their work and influence, introduces significant secondary literature, and helps guide readers not merely to know them but to think with them. I wish everyone could be in the classroom with this master teacher; now his classroom expands, and all of us can follow his guidance.”
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