Narrating History, Developing Doctrine: Friedrich Schleiermacher and Johann Sebastian Drey

Bradford E. Hinze offers a comprehensive, comparative investigation of the theologies of Reformed theologian Friedrich Schleiermacher (1768-1834) and Catholic Johann Sebastian Drey (1777-1853). Although they represented different theological traditions, both theologians contributed to theemergence of doctrinal development as a theological principle. Particular attention is paid to the effect of metaphor and narrative patterns, especially as these informed Schleiermacher's and Drey's understanding of historiography, hermeneutics, and the tasks of theology. The book concludes with areview of specific doctrines the two theologians judged to be in need of criticism, reform, and development.Hinze, Bradford E. is the author of 'Narrating History, Developing Doctrine: Friedrich Schleiermacher and Johann Sebastian Drey' with ISBN 9781555408749 and ISBN 1555408745.