Postmodernism, Worship, and Evangelism
James K.A. Smith
Calvin Symposium on Worship 2009
While we often associate "postmodernism" with the explosion of communications technology or the outlandish claims of "deconstruction," this workshop suggested that postmodernism might also mean a return to symbols, icons, and ritual. With this in mind, this workshop explored the shape of worship as evangelism in postmodernity.
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Who's Afraid of Postmodernism?: Taking Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault to Church
by James K.A. Smith (Baker Academic, 2006)
The philosophies of French thinkers Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault form the basis for postmodern thought and are seemingly at odds with the Christian faith. However, James K.A. Smith claims that their ideas have been misinterpreted and actually have a deep affinity with central Christian claims. Each chapter opens with an illustration from a recent movie and concludes with a case study considering recent developments in the church that have attempted to respond to the postmodern conditio
Who's Afraid of Postmodernism?: Taking Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault to Church
by James K.A. Smith (Baker Academic, 2006)
The philosophies of French thinkers Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault form the basis for postmodern thought and are seemingly at odds with the Christian faith. However, James K.A. Smith claims that their ideas have been misinterpreted and actually have a deep affinity with central Christian claims. Each chapter opens with an illustration from a recent movie and concludes with a case study considering recent developments in the church that have attempted to respond to the postmodern conditio
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