Liberty (Emory University Studies in Law and Religion)
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; William B. Eerdmans Pub.
Published: October 15, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 407
ISBN-13: 9780802803924
Subjects: Christian theology; Philosophy of religion; Christian Life - Social Issues; Christian Theology - Systematic; Christian Theology - General; Religion; Religion - Theology; Christianity; Liberty; Religious aspects
Description: Tinder argues for "negative liberty"--The liberty that wants primarily to be left alone, with the authorities interfering as little as possible in the lives of people -- and against "positive liberty" -- a liberty that seeks to guide people into a "fulfilling" life. The substance of the book lies at the intersection of several major themes -- communication, human fallenness, the necessity of liberty, standing alone, and eschatology -- each considered in light of learning what liberty truly is and how it will affect the world at large.