Theology and the dialectics of history

摘要: In this challenging work Robert M. Doran explores the basis of systematic theology in consciousness, and goes on to consider practical role such establishing fostering communities with an authentic way life. This life would counteract distortions deformations humanity that are exemplified by both late capitalism Marxism. Theology positions interpretations today, argues Doran, must be stated categories a theory history. The first part book outlines horizon required for categories. second,, third, fourth parts incrementally derive expressing history terms reciprocal relations among subjects, cultures, social structures. final part, hermeneutics, oresents argument pertinence what has preceded interpreting words deeds others. draws extensively thought Bernard Lonergan, develops Lonergan's methodological insights. It issues call persona; genuineness authenticity, informed religious, moral, intellectual, affective, psychic 'conversions,' 'interior' differentiation one's Christian faith, theologians who aspire arrest effectively course cultural decline.