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'My generation has not always admitted how much of a debt we owe to the work of Stanley Grenz, but I have to say that his Revisioning Evangelical Theology was pivotal in my own formation. His work was tragically cut short, and perhaps just now we are in a position to begin to assess his corpus and contributions. In this book, Steven Knowles has done just that, with a charitable but critical eye, making his own contribution to constructive evangelical theology in a postmodern context.' James K.A. Smith, Calvin College, USA, author of Who's Afraid of Postmodernism? 'This book offers a coherent and lively argument that convincingly squares the circle between evangelical theology and the challenges posed by the diversity and plurality of postmodern thought and culture. Its critical-realist approach to Grenz's thought, allied to a well-selected use of other key thinkers such as Austin, Lindbeck and MacIntyre, begins to map a philosophical and methodological approach to Christian theology in the 21st century that will speak powerfully to both evangelical and post-evangelical audiences.' Chris Baker, William Temple Foundation, Manchester UK 'Postmodernism continues to present challenges and opportunities to Christian theology in roughly equal measure. This penetrating study helps to disentangle the promise from the peril, and offers some constructive proposals for the way ahead. An insightful treatment meriting careful attention from all those interested in issues of truth and reality as they arise in theology and elsewhere.' Trevor Hart, University of St Andrews, UK 'Steven Knowles's work Beyond Evangelicalism is a concise investigation into the relationship between postmodern thought and evangelical theology, done in dialogue with Stanley Grenz's theological methodology. It is a fine example of evangelical theologians striving to work within their evangelical tradition whilst interacting with the broader academic community.' Theological Book Review 'As one of the f

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Steven Knowles, Lecturer in Theology, University of Chester, UK.

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