| Doxology and Theology: An Investigation of the Apostles' Creed in Light of Ludwig Wittgenstein Contributor(s): Galbreath, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 1433101483 ISBN-13: 9781433101489 Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi OUR PRICE: $101.27 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Catechisms - Philosophy | Methodology - Religion | Philosophy |
| Dewey: 238.11 |
| LCCN: 2008006444 |
| Series: American University Studies: Series 7, Theology and Religion |
| Physical Information: 167 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book, which developed from an understanding of the dialectical relationship between theology and the church, provides information about the function and domain of language in the church through an analysis of its creedal statements. The study begins with an historical investigation of the crisis in linguistic interpretation in the church and theological community. Subsequently, a philosophical framework is presented through an investigation of particularly significant aspects of Ludwig Wittgenstein's later writings. Following a discussion of the alternative readings of Wittgenstein by theologians, examples are presented for ways in which we can apply Wittgenstein's linguistic approach to the interpretation of creeds. After distinguishing optional approaches to the creeds, the book presents an understanding of creedal statements in light of Wittgenstein. Reclaiming the functional nature of doxological language within its liturgical context provides a central connection between the language of the church and the actions of its members. |