A Primer on Postmodernism
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A Primer on Postmodernism is a widely used introductory book in which theologian Stanley Grenz explains the origins, key ideas, and cultural impact of postmodern thought from a Christian perspective.
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Target entity: A Primer on Postmodernism Context triple: [Stanley Grenz, notableWork, A Primer on Postmodernism]
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A.
The Postmodern Turn
The Postmodern Turn is a critical work by Douglas Kellner that examines the emergence and implications of postmodern theory and culture in contemporary society.
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B.
The Postmodern Adventure
The Postmodern Adventure is a critical theory book by Douglas Kellner (with Steven Best) that examines postmodern culture, politics, and philosophy in the context of contemporary global capitalism and media.
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C.
The New Modernism
The New Modernism is a theological and philosophical critique by Cornelius Van Til that challenges modernist and neo-orthodox approaches to Christianity from a presuppositional Reformed perspective.
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D.
Jean Baudrillard: From Marxism to Postmodernism and Beyond
"Jean Baudrillard: From Marxism to Postmodernism and Beyond" is a critical study by Douglas Kellner that examines and contextualizes Jean Baudrillard’s intellectual development from his early Marxist influences to his later postmodern and poststructuralist theories.
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E.
The Malaise of Modernity
The Malaise of Modernity is a philosophical work by Charles Taylor that examines how individualism, instrumental reason, and the loss of shared moral horizons shape the problems and anxieties of contemporary Western society.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: A Primer on Postmodernism Target entity description: A Primer on Postmodernism is a widely used introductory book in which theologian Stanley Grenz explains the origins, key ideas, and cultural impact of postmodern thought from a Christian perspective.
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A.
The Postmodern Turn
The Postmodern Turn is a critical work by Douglas Kellner that examines the emergence and implications of postmodern theory and culture in contemporary society.
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B.
The Postmodern Adventure
The Postmodern Adventure is a critical theory book by Douglas Kellner (with Steven Best) that examines postmodern culture, politics, and philosophy in the context of contemporary global capitalism and media.
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C.
The New Modernism
The New Modernism is a theological and philosophical critique by Cornelius Van Til that challenges modernist and neo-orthodox approaches to Christianity from a presuppositional Reformed perspective.
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D.
Jean Baudrillard: From Marxism to Postmodernism and Beyond
"Jean Baudrillard: From Marxism to Postmodernism and Beyond" is a critical study by Douglas Kellner that examines and contextualizes Jean Baudrillard’s intellectual development from his early Marxist influences to his later postmodern and poststructuralist theories.
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E.
The Malaise of Modernity
The Malaise of Modernity is a philosophical work by Charles Taylor that examines how individualism, instrumental reason, and the loss of shared moral horizons shape the problems and anxieties of contemporary Western society.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| instanceOf |
Christian apologetics book
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book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ theology book ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
equip readers to respond theologically to postmodernism
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help Christians understand postmodern culture ⓘ |
| author |
Stanley Grenz
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Stanley J. Grenz ⓘ
linked to:
Stanley Grenz
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| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| discusses |
deconstruction
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impact of postmodernism on theology ⓘ metanarratives ⓘ post-structuralism ⓘ relativism ⓘ |
| explains |
cultural impact of postmodernism
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key ideas of postmodern thought ⓘ origins of postmodernism ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
implications of postmodernism for Christian faith
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relationship between modernism and postmodernism ⓘ |
| genre |
introductory text
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religious studies ⓘ |
| hasContributor |
Stanley J. Grenz
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linked to:
Stanley Grenz
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| hasPerspectiveOf | evangelical theology ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christian lay readers
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pastors ⓘ students ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
Christian critique of postmodernism
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accessible overview of postmodern thought ⓘ |
| perspective | Christian perspective ⓘ |
| subject |
Christian theology
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cultural criticism ⓘ philosophy of religion ⓘ postmodernism ⓘ |
| theologicalTradition | evangelicalism ⓘ |
| usedAs | textbook ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Christian college courses
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seminary courses ⓘ |
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