Convergence: Essays on the Intersection between Philosophy and Theology

by Daniel J. Fick (Editor), Jesse K. Mileo (Editor), Russell J. Snell (Foreword by)

Overview

Philosophy and theology are important concepts for Christians. This important work identifies how philosophy shapes theology, while also addressing various philosophical issues that arise within the Bible and theology. The hope is that this book will catapult the reader into critical thinking, while creating an appetite and appreciation for these separate yet similar disciplines.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781532646409
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	01/03/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Daniel J. Fick is adjunct assistant professor of philosophy at Schoolcraft College in Michigan.



Jesse K. Mileo is adjunct assistant professor of philosophy at Schoolcraft College in Michigan.

Daniel J. Fick is adjunct assistant professor of philosophy at Schoolcraft College in Michigan.



R. J. Snell is Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Philosophy Program at Eastern University, as well as Research Director for the Agora Institute for Civic Virtue and the Common Good. He is the author of Through a Glass Darkly: Bernard Lonergan and Richard Rorty on Knowing without a God's-Eye View (2006) and coauthor (with Steven D. Cone) of Authentic Cosmopolitanism: Love, Sin, and Grace in the Christian University (2013).

Table of Contents

Contributors ix

Foreword R. J. Snell xi

Acknowledgements xiii

Introduction Daniel J. Fick 1

1 The Logic of Theology Douglas Groothuis 10

2 Arguments For The Existence of God As A Theological Foundation Robert O'Connor 27

3 Epistemological Matters Matter For Theological Understanding Joseph LaPorte 48

4 God As The Indispensable Foundation For Ethics Jesse K. Mileo 62

5 The Old Testament And Metaphysics: A New Ground For Theology? Jason Stanghelle 89

6 Gospel Ethics Alan P. Stanley 111

7 The Logic of Paul Philip D. Burggraff 132

8 Patristic Epistemology Ryan M. Clevenger 155

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From the Publisher

“Convergence is an insightful guide and a helpful introduction to the mutually edifying and increasingly important conversation taking place between theology and philosophy.”

—Paul Copan, Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Editorial Reviews

Convergence is an insightful guide and a helpful introduction to the mutually edifying and increasingly important conversation taking place between theology and philosophy.”

—Paul Copan, Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University

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