Wirkendes Wort

Name: Wirkendes Wort
ISBN: 9783374056484

Bibel, Schrift und Evangelium im Leben der Kirche und im Denken der Theologie

By Ingolf U. Dalferth

In "Wirkendes Wort," theologian Ingolf U. Dalferth presents a provocative examination of how modern Protestant theology has lost its way by becoming trapped in what he calls the "Gutenberg trap." This scholarly yet accessible work argues that contemporary theological thinking has become overly fixated on treating Scripture as merely a historical book, rather than recognizing it as the living, active Word of God.

Dalferth contends that this shift has led theology away from its reformational roots, which emphasized God's creative presence through His Word and Spirit in the here and now. Instead of engaging with the dynamic work of the Spirit in people's lives, modern theological approaches have become preoccupied with analyzing historical concepts of God from past and present perspectives.

While acknowledging that theological scholarship has produced valuable insights, the author argues that traditional academic methods fall short when it comes to understanding how the Spirit actually works in human experience. For theology to remain relevant and vital, Dalferth suggests it must rediscover how to engage meaningfully with the traces of spiritual activity that manifest in everyday life.

This thought-provoking work challenges readers to reconsider their relationship with Scripture and spiritual practice, offering a pathway toward a more experiential and transformative understanding of faith that moves beyond purely intellectual analysis.

What You'll Discover

✓ Explore Use
✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
✓ Explore Evidences, authority
✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
✓ Explore Word of God (Christian theology)
✓ Explore Critique, interprétation
✓ Explore Parole de Dieu (Théologie chrétienne)
✓ Explore Histoire

Topics

Use Bible et tradition Evidences, authority Criticism, interpretation Word of God (Christian theology) Critique, interprétation Parole de Dieu (Théologie chrétienne) Histoire Bible and tradition Religious aspects Bible Aspect sociologique Authority Books and reading Protestant churches Preuves, autorité Herméneutique Livres et lecture Theology Hermeneutics Sociological aspects Communication Theology, doctrinal Christianity Théologie History

Details

Published: 2018
Publisher: Evangelische Verlagsanstalt
ISBN-13: 9783374056484
ISBN-10: 3374056482
Pages: 462
Language: EN

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