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George Lindbeck wrote one of the most often read and debated theological works of the twentieth century, The Nature of Doctrine. Despite the work's wide readership, few read the book considering his work as an ecumenist. In addition, few have read Lindbeck's other writings. This work seeks to remedy this situation by providing (1) a context for understanding The Nature of Doctrine, (2) a corrective to misreadings of Lindbeck's work, (3) an introduction to his broader corpus, and (4) some possible ways in which Lindbeck's work can contribute to future ecumenical discussion and to Christian theological practice more broadly. It will do so by focusing upon several key roles or aspects of Lindbeck's life and thought, from his understanding of his own Lutheran background and his participation in Lutheran-Catholic dialogue, to his training in medieval philosophy and theology and later work on the church as Israel.

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George Lindbeck is the most important book we have for understanding Lindbeck's theological importance embedded in his biographical life. . . . Each chapter not only tracks Lindbeck's biography but shows how each stage shaped his theology as a complex whole, with each chapter concluding with discussion questions for the general reader. This is essential reading for how a twentieth-century theology turns into twenty-first-century theology, embodied in a life at once theologically rich and humble. --James Buckley, Loyola University Maryland Many know George Lindbeck only through The Nature of Doctrine, his groundbreaking study of the logic of doctrine and theology. Lindbeck was a wide-ranging theologian, however, whose many essays both give context to his ecumenical work and provide a new perspective on important topics. Shaun Brown's comprehensive presentation provides an excellent and accessible introduction to Lindbeck's work, orienting readers to Lindbeck's most significant insights. --Michael Root, Catholic University of America, emeritus Shaun Brown provides a superbly clear introduction to the work of George Lindbeck. Lindbeck's work has been widely misunderstood, and is often neglected as a result, but it remains provocative and significant. Brown shows that Lindbeck's proposals for a postliberal theology become clearer and more fruitful the more they are rooted in his ecumenical work, his long engagement with Catholicism, his love for Aquinas, and his fascination with the relationship between Christians and Jews. --Mike Higton, Durham University

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Shaun C. Brown is the Associate Minister of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Garland, Texas, and an adjunct professor at Johnson University and Hope International University.

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