The Trial of the Witnesses: The Rise and Decline of Postliberal Theology

The much-discussed notion of Postliberal theology developed from the writings of two theologians at Yale University, Hans Frei and George Lindbeck.

• An analysis and critique of the much-discussed idea of postliberal theology
• Provides an overview of postliberalism and the controversies which resulted
• Compares the writings of theologians Hans Frei and George Lindbeck, from which postliberal theology developed, and uncovers important differences in their thought
• Reconceptualizes these thinkers’ contributions to contemporary theological discussion
• Published in the prestigious Challenges in Contemporary Theology series.