This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable. In this book Dyrness explores the relationship between the biblical gospel and American culture. He shows how three dominant American cultural values -- pragmatism, optimism, and individualism -- have both a positive and negative impact on our Christian discipleship, looks at Walter Rauschenbusch and Robert Schuller as case studies, and sets out a distinctively American way of appropriating the gospel.
William A. Dyrness Livres
William A. Dyrness est reconnu pour son exploration approfondie de la théologie et de la culture, avec un accent particulier sur l'intersection de la théologie et des arts visuels. Son travail explore l'évolution de la vision protestante depuis la Réforme, en examinant sa connexion avec l'expression artistique. Dyrness contribue également de manière significative à l'étude de la théologie non occidentale, de l'apologétique chrétienne et des perspectives théologiques mondiales. Ses écrits offrent une riche tapisserie d'esthétique interreligieuse et d'engagement culturel contemporain.
Reformed Theology and Visual Culture
The Protestant Imagination from Calvin to Edwards
- 356pages
- 13 heures de lecture
The book delves into the evolution of Reformed theology from sixteenth-century Geneva to Puritan New England, highlighting its impact on visual culture. While the tradition limited certain artistic expressions, it fostered new forms in popular culture and social structures. Through an examination of Calvin's theology, the author illustrates how this tradition cultivated an aesthetic characterized by simplicity, inwardness, and order, reflecting deeper theological beliefs.