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Who's afraid of postmodernism? : taking Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault to church / James K. A. Smith.

Title
Who's afraid of postmodernism? : taking Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault to church / James K. A. Smith.
Author
Smith, James K. A., 1970-
Publication
Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2006.

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Description
156 p.; 22 cm.
Summary
The philosophies of French thinkers Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault form the basis for postmodern thought and are seemingly at odds with the Christian faith. However, James K. A. Smith claims that their ideas have been misinterpreted and actually have a deep affinity with central Christian claims. Each chapter opens with an illustration from a recent movie and concludes with a case study considering recent developments in the church that have attempted to respond to the postmodern condition, such as the "emerging church" movement. These case studies provide a concrete picture of how postmodern ideas can influence the way Christians think and worship. This significant book avoids philosophical jargon and offers fuller explanation where needed. It is the first book in the Church and Postmodern Culture series, which provides practical applications for Christians engaged in ministry in a postmodern world.
Series Statement
The church and postmodern culture
Uniform Title
Church and postmodern culture.
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-152) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Is the devil from Paris? : postmodernism and the church -- Nothing outside the text? : Derrida, deconstruction, and Scripture -- Where have all the metanarratives gone? : Lyotard, postmodernism, and the Christian story -- Power/knowledge/discipline : Foucault and the possibilities of a postmodern church -- Applied radical orthodoxy : a proposal for the emerging church.
ISBN
  • 080102918X (pbk.)
  • 9780801029189
LCCN
^^2005033865
OCLC
62393068
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library