Against Liberal Theology Av Roger E. Olson

<p><strong>Liberal Christian theology is a big topic in today''s churches and seminaries. But what does liberal theology really mean and why is it so controversial? What does it actually believe about truth, Scripture, and Jesus Christ? And where does it lead?</strong></p><p>The term "liberal theology" is often misinterpreted, confused with a set of loose ideologies within the Christian faith and sometimes rallied behind by genuine Christians who are simply concerned about modern social justice issues. It''s also been wrongly leveled against churches and even entire denominations that don''t adhere to the tradition of liberal theology.</p><p><em>Against Liberal Theology</em>, is written in a direct and conversational tone that makes sense of this theological movement by:</p><ul><li>Defining liberal theology and explaining its beliefs about central Christian doctrines.</li><li>Giving its history and progression—beginning with 18^th century German theologian Friedrich Sch