TY - BOOK AU - Holmes,Stephen R. TI - Public theology in cultural engagement SN - 1842275429 AV - BR115.C8 P748 2008 PY - 2008/// CY - Milton Keynes, UK, Colorado Springs, CO PB - Paternoster KW - Christianity and culture KW - Church and social problems N1 - Papers collected from two conferences held in 2002 and 2003 as a result of a "partnership project between the Research Institute in Systematic Theology at King's College London and the British and Foreign Bible Society"--Intro. p. [ix]; Includes bibliographical references N2 - "Public Theology offers foundational and programmatic chapters exploring helpful ways to theologise about culture with missional intent. The book opens with three chapters taking steps towards developing a general theology of culture. Part Two explores the contribution of key biblical themes - creation, law, election, Christology, and redemption - to a theology of culture. The final section considers past and present theological proposals for engagement with culture, alongside contemporary reflections on nationalism and on drug culture."--BOOK JACKET ER -