Spirit of liberality : collected essays /
Newlands, G. M.,1941-author.
The themes covered in this collection of essays span a wide area, from Christology and the doctrine of God to human rights and Christian spirituality, and they were written and delivered in a variety of contexts, from colleges to churches, on both sides of the Atlantic. Some have been published previously, while others are new. The papers speak from within the liberal tradition of theology, and were written from 2005-14, following on an earlier volume, Traces of Liberality. The author has added a biographical essay and a personal bibliography. --Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-247) and index.
The spirit, the academy, and the vertical city  -- Faith after faith - Perplexed and unperplexed -- Luther's ghost -- Humane spirit -- Christianity and culture -- Public theology in postfoundational tradition -- John Macquarrie in Scotland -- John McIntyre and history -- Religion and democracy -- Incarnation -- Adolf von Harnack -- Faith, slavery, and human rights -- Affirmation Scotland, gay Christians, and equality -- In Church -- Christian futures -- A journey into theology.
The themes covered in this collection of essays span a wide area, from Christology and the doctrine of God to human rights and Christian spirituality, and they were written and delivered in a variety of contexts, from colleges to churches, on both sides of the Atlantic. Some have been published previously, while others are new. The papers speak from within the liberal tradition of theology, and were written from 2005-14, following on an earlier volume, Traces of Liberality. The author has added a biographical essay and a personal bibliography. --Provided by publisher.
Liberalism (Religion)
Theology, Doctrinal.
Human rights