Systematic Theology: Doctrine
- ISBN-10
- 0687110211
- ISBN-13
- 9780687110216
- Series
- Systematic Theology
- Pages
- 540
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1986
- Publisher
- Systematic Theology (Abingdon)
- Author
- James William McClendon
Description
Here, McClendon defines doctrine as an essential practice of the church, not a set of propositions to believe. The author rejects the prevailing assumptions stemming from the rationalism of the Enlightenment, and redefines theology as a discipline within the context of particular religious beliefs and practices of concrete believing communities. McClendon ties the reading of Scripture to the community's understanding of itself and its own mission.
