An outstanding introduction for college, seminary, and lay readers, this second edition of the 1996 volume has been fully updated and expanded with new resources, examples, vignettes, diagnostic exercisess, and case studies. Addressing the how and why of theological sources, moves, and methods, Stone and Duke guide readers into their own theological roots and then into major theological topics -- gospel, sin and salvation, vocation, ethical discernment -- through real-life case studies.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
A thorough, clear introduction to theological reflection:
Stone and Duke have produced an excellent introduction to theological reflection here. This book is very readable and doesn't sacrifice scholarship in order to be so. They have organized the book well, giving it a natural flow and progression from one topic to the next. They truly leave no major stone unturned in this volume. Highly recommended as a great starting point for reading about theological reflection.
Critique of "How to Think Theologically":
Stone, Howard W. and James O. Duke. How to Think Theologically. Minneapolis, MN:Fortress Press, 1996. About the Authors: Both Howard W. Stone, and James O. Duke are prolific authors. Here is a list of some books authored, edited or translated by Stone: How to Think Theologically, 2nd Edition; Depression and Hope; Crisis counseling (Creative pastoral care and counseling series); Defeating Depression: Real Help for You and Those Who Love You; The Caring Church: A Guide for Lay Pastoral Care; Crisis... more info
And It Was Painless!!:
Whenever it comes to reading books on Theology or books written by Theologians I simply reach out and take 2 aspirins as a pre-emptive move. It just simply hurts to both understand these scholars and to realize how little I know.
This book on the other hand is written in a non-threatening way as a sensitive scholar may speak to his eager to learn but scared students. After reading this book I actually felt confident enough to begin sorting out my faith on my own and not simply rely on commentaries. In... more info
Very thoughtful:
'How to Think Theologically' by Howard Stone and James Duke is a wonderfully accessible text, not about any particular school of theology, but rather, how to think theologically within almost any framework. While there are certainly some theological settings that prefer to go unquestioned and resist critical reflection, many are open to the kinds of reflection and critical analysis Stone and Duke describe here.
Perhaps the most important concept in the entire text come early in the text, and that is the... more info
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