Schleiermacher

The Psychology of Christian Faith and Life

Terrence N Tice author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield

Published:14th Mar '18

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This work explores historical theological writers, focusing on Schleiermacher's 1820 Christmas sermon to analyze his evangelical liberal theology, its psychological aspects, and his lasting influence on modern theology.

Schleiermacher delves into the contributions of historical writers in theology, tracing their evolution from ancient times to the emergence of modern theological thought. The author, Terrence Tice, utilizes an 1820 Christmas sermon by Friedrich Schleiermacher as a focal point to explore the psychological dimensions of his evangelical liberal theology. This examination not only highlights Schleiermacher’s inner journey as a person of faith but also reflects on the broader reception and impact of his theological ideas.

Tice's analysis reveals why Schleiermacher is often regarded as the father of modern theology. By engaging in a dialogue with Schleiermacher's text, Tice invites readers to consider the intricate relationships between God, the human condition, and the figure of Jesus as the Redeemer. These themes are central to Schleiermacher's work and provide a foundation for understanding his theological perspective. The Christmas sermon serves as a lens through which Tice articulates the significance of Schleiermacher's thought in the context of contemporary faith.

In addition to examining the sermon, the book traces the major themes of Schleiermacher’s theology and the reception of his ideas throughout history. Tice provides a comprehensive overview of how Schleiermacher's work has influenced subsequent theological discourse, revealing the lasting relevance of his insights. This exploration not only enriches the reader's understanding of Schleiermacher himself but also situates his contributions within the larger narrative of theological development.

Few thinkers are as qualified to provide an easy-reading, yet plausibly accurate and complete version of Schleiermacher’s thought. Tice, whose name is synonymous with Schleiermacher scholarship, is an accomplished author and translator. His mastery of Schleiermacher’s works, both published and unpublished, is widely recognized. . . . I would recommend the book for chapter 2 alone. In it we see both Schleiermacher and Tice at their best. Indeed, we not only see, but feel, the intellectual vision and heartfelt piety that inspires both. * Reading Religion *
This is a fresh introduction to the life and theology of Friedrich Schleiermacher. Tice achieves accessibility and an engaging style throughout. The centerpiece is his translation of Schleiermacher's 1820 Christmas sermon, preached the same year that the first edition of Schleiermacher's great systematic theology began to be published. Tice shows that the sermon presents the core of Schleiermacher's theology, but in a language and order designed for laypeople. Tice also outlines the parts of Schleiermacher's thought where interpretive work remains to be done. Scholars and non-specialists alike will benefit from this book. -- Theodore Vial, Iliff School of Theology
Tice's uniquely dialogical text offers an engaging entryway into Schleiermacher's own theology while also introducing readers to important interpretative trends and recent reappraisals of his thought. The volume offers a multi-layered contribution, bringing forth a lucid new translation of Schleiermacher's illuminating and richly nuanced 1820 Christmas sermon and also providing an insightful consideration of what is new and transformative in the redeeming work of Christ. Drawing upon an abundance of historical and biographical detail, Tice has here provided a welcome resource for scholars and students of modern theology. -- Kevin M. Vander Schel, Gonzaga University
In this erudite, yet accessible, labor of love Terrence Tice animates Schleiermacher for contemporary readers.  By sketching his life and work from various vantage points, Tice allows readers to meet Schleiermacher in a fulsome fashion such that the Pioneer of Modern Theology speaks anew to contemporary readers. -- Allen Jorgenson, Waterloo Lutheran Seminary
If one were to dream up the ideal practitioner of a generous Schleiermacherian hermeneutical approach to Schleiermacher’s own works, the result would be Terry Tice. With the present richly compact work, Terry Tice invites readers living now two centuries after Schleiermacher to a renewed dialogue in part with the great Berlin theologian and philosopher, but most of all with each other as shared recipients of Schleiermacher’s great and still fruitful legacy. -- John F. Hoffmeyer, United Lutheran Seminary

ISBN: 9781978700123

Dimensions: 237mm x 160mm x 17mm

Weight: 363g

120 pages