{"product_id":"esse-evangel-metaphysical-order-in-evangelical-doctrine-paperback","title":"Esse \u0026 Evangel: Metaphysical Order in Evangelical Doctrine - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLarry Rinehart\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eESSE \u0026amp; EVANGEL argues for the necessity of traditional metaphysical understanding for the defense and communication of Christian Faith under postmodern cultural conditions. Following a Preface which summarizes its structure, the book first states its central argument in a brief summary, than considers two kinds of objections to its proposal: postmodern philosophical objections, and historical Lutheran theological ones. A traditional metaphysical perspective is then outlined, under the rubric of philosophia perennis, on the basis of which the modernist-postmodernist objections are rebutted, and the Lutheran ones adapted as limiting principles for evangelical metaphysical speculation. A view of 'evangelical metaphysics' is then developed, and its implications for Word, Sacrament, and theological method are investigated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarry Rinehart holds the BA in chemistry (Gettysburg, 1968) and studied at Princeton Theological Seminary before withdrawing to pursue independent study. He was employed as a chemist and technical manager in the textile industry, retiring in 2008 as Director of Research \u0026amp; Development. He currently operates a small organic farmstead with his wife Donna, while following a vocation as lay theologian and Christian philosopher in the Lutheran church (LCMC).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 x 7.99 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42167961026695,"sku":"9781507733295","price":17.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/c8f058aca038d671a5e364343399f7fa.webp?v=1733331961","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/esse-evangel-metaphysical-order-in-evangelical-doctrine-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}