Max L. Stackhouse is one of the most prolific and influential American theologians of the last half century, and he has been widely recognized for his contributions to the emerging field of public theology. This volume compiles some of Stackhouse's most significant shorter writings. These selections make clear his central role in the development of public theology as a distinct disciplinary perspective in the fields of Christian theology and theological ethics. Shaping Public Theology serves as an introduction to Stackhouse's extensive corpus; readers will see the depth and breadth of his comprehensive public theology while also gaining insight into his singular importance for the field.
- ISBN10 0802868819
- ISBN13 9780802868817
- Publish Date 30 January 2014
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 24 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
- Format Paperback
- Pages 358
- Language English