Critical Realism and Christianity by Thomas A. Howe - 9781636677880

Critical Realism and ChristianityWhy No Christian Should be a Critical Realist\nAuthor(s): Thomas A. Howe\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc, United States\nImprint: Peter Lang Publishing Inc\nISBN-13: 9781636677880, 978-1636677880\nSynopsis\nThis book is an exposition and analysis of Critical Realism, a philosophical approach that is quickly becoming the go-to epistemological position among Christian authors. Author Thomas A. Howe argues that Critical Realisms claims and commitments pose a serious threat to Christian theology and hermeneutics. In recent years, the movement has made significant inroads in the interpretation of Scripture; influential Christian authors argue for Critical Realism as an essential aspect of their hermeneutic methodology; and evangelical scholars claim it has great potential for biblical studies. But as Howe shows, Critical Realism is incompatible with Christian doctrine.\nBy surveying some of the Christian proponents of Critical Reali.