Speaking of a Personal God An Essay in Philosophical Theology [Paperback]

This short work, written by an influential philosopher of religion, shows how systematic theology is itself largely a philosophical enterprise.After analyzing the nature of philosophical enquiry and its relation to systematic theology, this study illustrates how philosophical analysis can help in dealing with various conceptual problems involved in the fundamental Christian claim that God is a personal being.After analyzing the nature of philosophical enquiry and its relation to systematic theology, this study illustrates how philosophical analysis can help in dealing with various conceptual problems involved in the fundamental Christian claim that God is a personal being.This short work shows how systematic theology is itself a philosophical enterprise. After analyzing the nature of philosophical enquiry and its relation to systematic theology, and after explaining how theology requires that we talk about God, Vincent BrÜmmer illustrates how philosophical analysis can help in dealing with various conceptual problems involved in the fundamental Christian claim that God is a personal being with whom we may live in a personal relationship.Acknowledgements; 1. Philosophical theology; 2. Can we speak about God?; 3. Can we resist the grace of God?; 4. Can God do evil?; 5. Can God act in the things we do?; 6. Can a theodicy console?; Epilogue: theology and philosophical inquiry; Index of names. ...clearly, concisely and systematically written. Simply a plaesure to read. Moreover, there is philosophical insight--not just analytic virtuosity--to be found in every chapter. It can be read with profit by the philosopher of religion as well as the novice. I warmly recommend it. Gary Colwell, Canadian Philosophical Review Brummer's book proves worthwhile in several respects. His discussion of the relationship between theology and analytic philosophy makes a worthwhile addition to the curent discussion of this issue. Brummer also brings into the arena of current l#&