An exploration of the tensions between tradition and innovation in the faith community, offering a model drawn from the Quaker experience. A Convergent Model of Renewal addresses a perceived crisis for faith traditions. How do we continue to value tradition while allowing for innovative and contextual expressions of faith to emerge?
How do we foster deeper participation and decentralisation of power rather than entrenched institutionalism? Drawing on insights from contemporary philosophy, contextual theology, and participatory culture, C. Wess Daniels calls for a revitalisation of faith traditions.
Here he proposes a model that holds together both tradition and innovation in ways that foster participatory change. This convergent model of renewal is then applied to two case studies based in the Quaker tradition: one from the early part of the tradition and the second from an innovative community today. The model, however, is capable of being implemented and adapted by communities with various faith backgrounds.
| ISBN: | 9780227175361 |
| Publication date: | 30th July 2015 |
| Author: | |
| Publisher: | James Clarke an imprint of Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 238 pages |
| Genres: |
Christianity Theology |
An exploration of the tensions between tradition and innovation in the faith community, offering a model drawn from the Quaker experience. A Convergent Model of Renewal addresses a perceived crisis for faith traditions.
features in the following genres: Christianity, Theology
Hardback, Paperback, Book, Board book, Ebook, . Not Available.
was written by and published by James Clarke an imprint of Boydell & Brewer Ltd
has 238 pages