Theories of Culture

Since the 1970s exciting new directions in the study of culture have erupted to critique and displace earlier, largely static notions. These more dynamic models stress the indeterminate, fragmented, even conflictual character of cultural processes and completely alter the framework for thinking theologically about them. In fact, Tanner argues, the new orientation in cultural theory and anthropology affords fresh opportunities for religious thought and opens new vistas for theology, especially on how Christians conceive of the theological task, theological diversity and inculturation, and even Christianity's own cultural identity.

Author: Kathryn Tanner
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Published: 10/01/1997
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.46h x 5.51w x 0.55d
ISBN: 9780800630973

About the Author
Tanner, Kathryn: -

Kathryn Tanner is Frederick Marquand Professor of Systematic Theology at Yale Divinity School. She is the author of numerous books, including Jesus, Humanity, and the Trinity; Economy of Grace; Theories of Culture; and Christianity and the New Spirit of Capitalism.

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