The Craft of Theology: From Symbol to System
Dulles maintains that there is a lack of "a common language, common goals, and common norms" in contemporary theology, and "that the neo-scholasticism of the recent past is no longer adequate for the present day" because it "does not do justice to the personalist, symbolic, and mystical dimensions of faith." Dulles explores the sources of theology, scripture, tradition, and the church teaching authority, and discusses theological dissent and the relationships among theology. Throughout, Dulles seeks greater theological consensus stemming from a wider theological community. Seminary and large academic libraries will want this work by a major contemporary theologian.Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.