Dynamic Truth: A Study of the Problem of Doctrinal Development - Softcover

Pöhler, Rolf

 
9783935480543: Dynamic Truth: A Study of the Problem of Doctrinal Development
Softcover
ISBN 10: 3935480547 ISBN 13: 9783935480543
Publisher: Theologische Hochschule Friedensau, 2020

Synopsis

DYNAMIC TRUTH is a reprint of the author's groundbreaking dissertation on Change in Seventh-day Adventist Theology. Submitted in 1995 and initially published in 1999 (Part I) and 2000 (Part II), it is the first and only in-depth study to date dealing with the issue of doctrinal development from an Adventist perspective. Part I analyzes the intricate problem of doctrinal development and presents a historical survey of theories of doctrinal change, classifying them in three ideal types. In the author's view, a dialectic approach concerned about substantial continuity as well as authentic change can best avoid the pitfalls of dogmatic immobilism and revisionism. Part II provides a detailed study of the problem of doctrinal change in a Seventh-day Adventist setting. It analyzes the extent, nature, and direction of doctrinal developments in the light of the religious background of the church and the social forces at work in it. It also discusses the church's response to doctrinal adjustments and Ellen G. White's involvement in, and conception of, doctrinal change. The study concludes that Adventist teachings have been significantly affected by theological and hermeneutical developments under the impact of social forces nudging the church closer towards evangelical Protestantism. Ellen White, co-founder of the church, was personally involved in theological change. Her concept of doctrinal development shows a remarkable depth of insight and presents a well-balanced approach to the dynamics of faith and truth.

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About the Author

Rolf J. Pöhler is Professor of Systematic Theology at Friedensau Adventist University in Germany.

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Publisher
Theologische Hochschule Friedensau
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
3935480547
ISBN 13 
9783935480543
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
466