Modern Christian Thought, Vol. II: The Twentieth Century

by James C. Livingston, Francis Schussler Fiorenza, Sarah Coakley

This extensive book bestows readers with full expositions of the thought of the leading modern theologians and philosophers of religion since the eighteenth century Enlightenment. Modern Christian Thought provides the reader with ample, lucid, and scholarly summaries of the ideas of the leading theologians and religious thinkers in the Christian tradition of the past 300 years. Gives the reader scholarly, up-to-date expositions and criticisms of the major thinkers in the Christian tradition since the eighteenth century and their importance for religious thought. Provides readers with background information on movements such as the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Idealism, Darwinism, Existentialism, and Liberation Theology. Covers thinkers such as David Hume, Immanuel Kant, J.J. Rousseau, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, J.G. Hamann, J.G. Herder, Louis Bautain, Maurice Blondel, Wilhelm Herrman, and many others. Appropriate for readers interested in Modern and Contemporary Christian Thought and Theology as well as Twentieth-Century Religious Thought.

Genres: Theology, Philosophy, History, Religion, Church History, Reference, Academic

544 pages, Paperback

First published June 25, 1999

Reviews

[Reid Ashbaucher · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for all pastors, seminary students, and college students majoring in Theology, Bible, or Philosophy of Religion. The sequel and prelude of this book is Livingston's first edition dealing with the time period of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

[Daniel Hernández · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Modern Christian Thought, Volume 2” deftly charts the evolution of 20th-century theology with scholarly depth and readability. Evans Jr. and Fiorenza offer a nuanced exploration of diverse Christian perspectives, from European and American traditions to Womanist theology, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the complex currents of modern theological thought. Their work is a commendable blend of historical breadth and insightful analysis, suitable for both the academic and the lay reader.

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good overview of Christian theology. Helps give an overview both historically and theologically of important Christian thinkers. Takes some complicated thoughts and finds the highlights. Definitely recommend to people trying to get an idea of the theological movements after the Enlightenment and how they impact today’s theology.