From a theological viewpoint, this book explores the junction between the philosophical existential idea of the authentic self and its cultural appropriation. The text builds on the theology of John Macquarrie and the narrative formation of identity to construct a theological definition of authentic selfhood. It then contrasts this definition with the common idea that authenticity, in the moral sense, can be used to justify any action. The author argues that this is not genuine authenticity. Instead, they consider that authenticity rests upon loyalty to something greater than oneself, and for Christians this is the character of the God in whose image they are created and are being formed. This book is illuminating reading for students and scholars of theological anthropology, pastroral theology, ethics and moral philosophy.
| ISBN: | 9781032191331 |
| Publication date: | 26th August 2024 |
| Author: | Christy Capper |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 166 pages |
| Series: | Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies |
| Genres: |
Anthropology Religious ethics Ethics and moral philosophy Philosophy of religion Christianity Sociology |
From a theological viewpoint, this book explores the junction between the philosophical existential idea of the authentic self and its cultural appropriation. The text builds on the theology of John Macquarrie and the narrative formation of identity to construct a theological definition of authentic selfhood. It then contrasts this definition with the common idea that authenticity, in the moral sense, can be used to justify any action. The author argues that this is not genuine authenticity. Instead, they consider that authenticity rests upon loyalty to something greater than oneself, and for Christians this is the character of the God in whose image they are created and are being formed. This book is illuminating reading for students and scholars of theological anthropology, pastroral theology, ethics and moral philosophy.
The Theological Imperative to Authenticity features in the following genres: Anthropology, Religious ethics, Ethics and moral philosophy, Philosophy of religion, Christianity, Sociology
The Theological Imperative to Authenticity is available in Paperback
The Theological Imperative to Authenticity was written by Christy Capper and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
The Theological Imperative to Authenticity has 166 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies series
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