Part I. A Meeting Place for Truth: 1. The beginning and the end of 'religion'?; 2. Prophecy and peace; 3. Reality, wisdom and delight; Part II. Emerging from Modernity: 4. Observation, revelation and the posterity of Noah; 5. On what kinds of things there are; 6. Contemplation, metaphor and real knowledge; 7. When did the theologians lose interest in theology?; 8. Anselm seeking; 9. Creation, courtesy and contemplation; 10. Hollow centres and holy places; 11. Hoping against hope, or Abraham's dilemma; 12. Eagles and sheep: Christianity and the public order beyond modernity; 13. Incarnation and determinate freedom; 14. Beyond the end of history?; Index.
Covers the study of religions, theology and science and the secularisation of modern culture.
'... invariable elegance and wit of expression and the fastidiousness of thought ... A good, uncomfortable, entertaining, poignant and hopeful book.' Rowan Williams, The Tablet '... stylistic elegance; philosophical clarity; a conservative, creative theological mind; and brevity.' Reviews in Religion and Theology 'This is a powerful collection which deserves to be read as a challenging presentation of our faith today.' Julian Reindorp, Ministry Today 'Any Christian who is serious about the unity of God's world should read the three opening chapters ...' Epworth Review
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