Background
Placher, William Carl was born on April 28, 1948 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Carl Henry and Louise Ellen (Swanson) Placher.
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In this second volume of Readings in the History of Christian Theology, William C. Placher begins with a decisive transition, the Reformation of the sixteenth century, and opens with an excerpt from Martin Luther's The Freedom of a Christian. From the sixteenth century into the twentieth, he presents significant selections from works of the principal Protestant and Catholic thinkers, including present-day writers such as Gustavo Gutierrez and Rosemary Radford Ruether.
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In this book, William C. Placher compiles significant passages written by the most important Christian thinkers through the early sixteenth century. An important resource for theological study, Readings in the History of Christian Theology contains excerpts preceded by the author's illuminating introductions so that the book can stand alone as a coherent history.
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In Unapologetic Theology, William Placher examines religion and the search for truth in a pluralistic society. Among the issues he considers are science and its relation to belief, dialogue among various religions, and the theological method.
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A modern classic, A History of Christian Theology offers a concise yet complete chronicle of the whole of Christian theology, from its background in the history of Israel to the liberation and postliberal theologies of recent years. This updated 30th anniversary edition includes expanded treatments of theological developments at the end of the 20th century, and preliminary trajectories for theology in the 21st century. It also includes updated bibliographies and revised chapters on important innovations in biblical studies, and their impact on theology. This updated and revised edition will continue to aid the work of both students and faculty for years to come.
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philosophy and religion educator
Placher, William Carl was born on April 28, 1948 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Carl Henry and Louise Ellen (Swanson) Placher.
AB, Wabash College, 1970; M. Philosophy, Yale University, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1975.
Professor philosophy and religion, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana, since 1974. Member Center Theological Inquiry, Princeton, 1987-1988. Visiting scholar department religious studies Stanford University, 1980-1981.
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( A modern classic, A History of Christian Theology offer...)
(A History of Christian Theology offers a consice yet comp...)
( In Unapologetic Theology, William Placher examines reli...)
( In this second volume of Readings in the History of Chr...)
( In this book, William C. Placher compiles significant p...)
Member of committee to draft brief statement of faith Presbyterian Church United States of America, since 1984. Member American Academy Religion (chair narrative group 1986-1989).