Theology is for Proclamation
Theology is for Proclamation by Gerhard O. Forde, published by Fortress Press in 1990, presents a systematic theology inspired by Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will. This edition, written in English and spanning 199 pages, explores the relationship between theology and the proclamation of the living Word of God, emphasizing the importance of engaging with God through the preached Word rather than through abstract theological concepts.
Readers will find that Forde’s work challenges conventional theological approaches by focusing on the distinction between the God who is preached and the hidden God. The book is particularly relevant for those interested in Christian living, preaching, and theology, as it aims to equip preachers with a robust theological framework. Forde’s engaging style and thought-provoking insights make this work a significant contribution to discussions on Christian ministry and social issues within the context of theology.
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“Gerhard Forde makes a dashingly bold move to construct a whole systematic theology on the model of Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will. Forde continues Luther’s polemic against every theology that fools with God apart from the Word. . . Forde writes a theology that is good for nothing but proclaiming the living Word of God.”
–Carl E. Braaten
Professor of Systematic Theology
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
“Here is a theologian, who believes in proclamation! Working from a distinction between God preached and the hidden God not preached, Gerhard Forde develops a theology for preachers. The thought is edgy; the style is exciting.”
–David G. Buttrick
The Divinity School
Vanderbilt University
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