Postmodern Christianity: Doing Theology in the Contemporary World - Softcover

John W. Riggs is Associate Professor of Historical Theology and Church History at Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri.

"John Riggs clearly delineates the greatest weakness of post-modern Christian theology, namely its refusal to speak about the true reality of God and the world. Riggs makes the case that only a metaphysic grounded in the tradition of Whitehead, Hartshorne, and Ogden can protect post-modern theology from succumbing to the arbitrary tribalism that threatens its proper attention to historical and communal context. This is a clear and thought-provoking argument which will be of interest to all concerned about the present state of Christian theology and ethics."—Randall C. Zachman, Associate Professor of Reformation Studies, University of Notre Dame (Randall C. Zachman)

"John Riggs clearly delineates the greatest weakness of post-modern
Christian theology, namely its refusal to speak about the true reality
of God and the world. Riggs makes the case that only a metaphysic
grounded in the tradition of Whitehead, Hartshorne, and Ogden can
protect post-modern theology from succumbing to the arbitrary tribalism
that threatens its proper attention to historical and communal context.
This is a clear and thought-provoking argument which will be of interest
to all concerned about the present state of Christian theology and
ethics."—Randall C. Zachman, Associate Professor of Reformation
Studies, University of Notre Dame

“This is an ambitious project, carefully laid out and assembled with skill...an insightful critical study of three types of postmodern theology...The book provides a good exposition of the challenge, and a look at the extremes to which theology is pressed by them...lively fare for seminary and graduate seminars, and for the stalwart among upper level undergraduates in interdisciplinary, ethics, philosophy or religious studies seminars.” -2004 (Reviews In Religion and Theology)

“Theologian and professor John Riggs has penned a challenging work that suggests ways in which postmodernism and Christianity can offer each other insights without the complete acceptance or rejection of the other. Written from and for a liberal theological perspective, the book has much value to any reader, particularly seminary students, professors and ministers who want to keep abreast of or be introduced to the arguments of liberal theology in the postmodern age. Riggs argues...brilliantly, and conservative theologians must take seriously his challenges and arguments. That he makes us uncomfortable and challenges us to seriously ponder our positions and response is, in my opinion, most valuable and stimulating...For those who wish to discover how the finest liberal theologians think and develop their arguments, either for theological discussion or for contemporary understanding of postmodern liberal theology, this book is an excellent choice.” – Stone-Campbell Journal, Spring 2005 (Stone-Campbell Journal)

"...Inclusive liberal theology is further applied onethical issues such as same sex relations and abortion. In both cases theauthor emphasizes the creative self-realization of others and the contributionto the well-being of God as sound ethical principles to be favoured... The authoralso touches the issue of interreligious dialogue and opts for the thesis:'Christianity is a true religion and other religions also can be true'...a numberof good insights."- PG Pandimakil, Journalof Mission Studies, Volume XII 2005

"John W. Riggs, Associate Professor of historical Theology at Eden Theological Seminary, has written an interesting little book that engages contemporary discussions about just what exactly is meant by a 'post modern' Christian theology. What marks this book as distinctive is the vast and ambitious argument about postmodern theology but also gives readers a panoramic tour of the history of Christian theology, including the long story of its complicated relation to philosophy. He is, moreover, to be commended for writing a book that presents difficult ideas in an accessible way." — The Bulletin of the Institute for Reformed Theology

"John Riggs clearly delineates the greatest weakness of post-modern Christian theology, namely its refusal to speak about the true reality of God and the world. Riggs makes the case that only a metaphysic grounded in the tradition of Whitehead, Hartshorne, and Ogden can protect post-modern theology from succumbing to the arbitrary tribalism that threatens its proper attention to historical and communal context. This is a clear and thought-provoking argument which will be of interest to all concerned about the present state of Christian theology and ethics."—Randall C. Zachman, Associate Professor of Reformation Studies, University of Notre Dame (Sanford Lakoff)

“...Inclusive liberal theology is further applied onethical issues such as same sex relations and abortion. In both cases theauthor emphasizes the creative self-realization of others and the contributionto the well-being of God as sound ethical principles to be favoured... The authoralso touches the issue of interreligious dialogue and opts for the thesis:'Christianity is a true religion and other religions also can be true’...a numberof good insights.”- PG Pandimakil, Journalof Mission Studies, Volume XII 2005