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Biblical Critical Theory, with Christopher Watkin
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Critical Race Theory is not the only sort of critical theory out there. As a matter of fact, Augustine’s City of God may be the first example of critical theory. How can this kind of academic exercise be understood Biblically? What benefit can it give to theology? Dr. Christopher Watkin, author of Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture, joins Matt and Alastair to discuss this often confusing topic. Dr. Watkin argues that in order to even do critical theory, it must be approached at least a theistic if not fully Christian point of view. Full show notes at www.merefidelity.com. Timestamps: A Good Excuse [1:20] Following Augustine [2:23] Critical Theory Must Be Christian [4:21] Inside/Outside [13:05] Oppositional Identity [19:48] Contrasting Hermeneutics [26:20] Who’s it for? [37:53] Have you not even heard of the Holy Spirit? [45:44]
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Critical Race Theory is not the only sort of critical theory out there. As a matter of fact, Augustine’s City of God may be the first example of critical theory. How can this kind of academic exercise be understood Biblically? What benefit can it give to theology? Dr. Christopher Watkin, author of Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture, joins Matt and Alastair to discuss this often confusing topic. Dr. Watkin argues that in order to even do critical theory, it must be approached at least a theistic if not fully Christian point of view. Full show notes at www.merefidelity.com. Timestamps: A Good Excuse [1:20] Following Augustine [2:23] Critical Theory Must Be Christian [4:21] Inside/Outside [13:05] Oppositional Identity [19:48] Contrasting Hermeneutics [26:20] Who’s it for? [37:53] Have you not even heard of the Holy Spirit? [45:44]
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