Friedrich Schleiermacher: A Theological Precursor of Postmodernity?
"The religious landscape throughout history has been a forum for both conventional and innovative ideas about faith and spirituality. Many theological battles have been waged in the effort to define truth, orthodoxy, and dogma. As Farley writes, “Now, as in Schleiermacher’s time, the religious landscape is divided deeply between conservative ‘orthodoxy’ and those who despise religion itself.”[1] In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Germany found itself in the middle of such a predicament. Owing much to the spirit of the Age of Enlightenment, many theologians began to question the traditional view of God and Christianity, and instead offered new, divergent theories that made their religious faith more pragmatically relevant to themselves and to other like-minded believers.
One particular German theologian, Friedrich D. E. Schleiermacher (1768–1834), proposed Enlightenment views in theology so consistently that he is usually called “The father of liberal German theology.” His innovative interpretations and theories were quite culturally influential and began a push toward a more relaxed, more creative understanding of Christianity, whose influence can still be seen in contemporary theology and culture..." from the article: Friedrich Schleiermacher: A Theological Precursor of Postmodernity?
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Schleiermacher's Ethical Argument for Universalism
"This video discusses Schleiermacher's fascinating ethical argument for universalism. My book on Schleiermacher: https://amzn.to/3MD2Nwq" from video introduction
Schleiermacher in 5 Minutes
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"No one can learn Friedrich D. E. Schleiermacher in five minutes, of course. But here I aim to introduce you to what I think are a few of the central ideas in his theology." from video introduction
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"Comparing the doctrine of election in Karl Barth, John Calvin, Martin Luther, and Friedrich Schleiermacher." from video introduction
Stephen D. Morrison is a prolific American writer, ecumenical theologian, novelist, and literary critic. He is best known for the Plain English Series ("Karl Barth in Plain English"), which examines the work of modern theologians from the perspective of an amateur. He is the author of fourteen books, including his latest, "All Riches Come From Injustice: The Anti-mammon Witness of the Early Church & Its Anti-capitalist Relevance." He lives in Columbus, Ohio with his wife, Ketlin. Stay up to date with Stephen by visiting his website, www.SDMorrison.org.
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