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- Title: Tradition Method & Contemporary Protestant Theology
- Author : Donkor Kwabena
- Release Date : January 21, 2003
- Genre: Religion & Spirituality,Books,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 1731 KB
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The one overriding factor that has brought attention to Oden’s work in recent years has been his conversion from a movement theologian who, in his own words, was afflicted with “addictive accommodationism” to a theologian who is championing postmodern orthodoxy. To what extent does the change in stance imply a corresponding shift in perspective regarding the nature of the theological task itself as well as the manner in which the task may be approached?
The purpose of this chapter is to clarify and understand the nature of Oden’s change of views, the significant steps involved, and the influences that may be responsible for the change. These issues are connected to the goal of this research, which is to understand Oden’s method as a viable program for evangelical theology in its interaction with contemporary theological pluralism. It is impossible to understand Oden’s present theological interest and program in a vacuum. This is especially the case since Oden does not himself see his present work as a negation of the earlier. These issues regarding the apparent change of views in Oden, however, are connected inextricably with Oden’s life and background, hence I directed my search to include aspects of Oden’s life that are pertinent to the issues at hand.
Although Oden has argued that his work as a defender of orthodoxy should not be seen necessarily as a negation or disowning of his earlier work, it is clearly possible to delineate an early Oden from a late Oden. This discussion follows this demarcation, keeping in mind that the boundary line may not be sharply defined. Under the early Oden we will consider his educational background as well as key theological interests and influences during this formative period. Consideration of the late Oden focuses on the nature of his theological transition and the possible influences responsible for it, as well as the completion of that transition.
In presenting the early Oden, I endeavor to adopt a chronological approach with the hope that this method will best expose the contributing influences in the development of Oden’s theological thinking.