How do Christians Thoughtfully Engage In The Philosophical, Political, And Social Questions Of The Day?
Interview opportunity – how do Christians thoughtfully engage in the philosophical, political, and social questions of the day?
It is not enough for Christians to explain the Bible to the culture or cultures in which they live. They must also explain the culture in which they live within the framework and categories of the Bible. If Christians want to speak with a fresh, engaging, and dynamic voice in the marketplace of ideas today, they need to mine the unique treasures of the distinctive biblical storyline.
In Biblical Critical Theory (9780310128724, £30.00, UK on-sale 5 January 2023) author Christopher Watkin exposes and evaluates the often-hidden assumptions and concepts that shape late-modern society, examining them through the lens of the biblical story running from Genesis to Revelation, and asking urgent questions like:
- How does the Bible’s storyline help us understand our society, our culture, and ourselves?
- How do specific doctrines help us engage thoughtfully in the philosophical, political, and social questions of our day?
- How can we analyze and critique culture and its many ideologies and critical theories through Scripture?
With extensive diagrams and practical tools, Biblical Critical Theory shows how the patterns of the Bible’s storyline can provide incisive, fresh, and nuanced ways of intervening in today’s debates on everything from science, the arts, and politics to dignity, multiculturalism, and equality.
Dr. Watkin is available for interview, review copies and excerpts are available upon request.
About the Author
Christopher Watkin, PhD, University of Cambridge, is associate professor in French studies at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. He is a scholar with an international reputation in the area of modern and contemporary European thought, atheism, and the relationship between the Bible and philosophy. His published work runs the spectrum from academic monographs on contemporary philosophy to books written for general readers, both Christian and secular.
