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Book Review: Reinventing Liberal Christianity

Book Review: Reinventing Liberal Christianity ATR/97.1 150 Anglican Theological Review There are a few points of critique worth mentioning. While guarding against the misuse of scripture to perpetuate reprehensible evils, Harvey submits biblical interpretation to a governing criteria of “great moral prin- ciples that have been arduously fought for,” which include “the dignity of the person, human rights, equality before the law, compassionate justice” (p. 14). While admirable, such a litmus test relies on a perceived permanency of “great moral principles” that does not demand recognition of limitations in- herent to one’s own cultural context or appreciate the contextual contours— historical, social, ethnic, economic—that influence other interpretations. Additionally, Harvey asserts that the articulated behavioral conduct expected for disciples is of a different category from sin (p. 79). Clarity through further explanation would have been beneficial on this point. Finally, there are a few occasions where Harvey cascades from one question into the next and again into the next, to the point that it is easy to lose sight of the chapter’s original concern. This is particularly true of chapter 5 on the identity of Jesus. Yet, the strengths of this work, both in terms of substance and the respectful tone and character, far outweigh http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Anglican Theological Review SAGE

Book Review: Reinventing Liberal Christianity

Shakespeare, Lyndon
Anglican Theological Review , Volume 97 (1): 1 – Aug 16, 2021
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ATR/97.1 150 Anglican Theological Review There are a few points of critique worth mentioning. While guarding against the misuse of scripture to perpetuate reprehensible evils, Harvey submits biblical interpretation to a governing criteria of “great moral prin- ciples that have been arduously fought for,” which include “the dignity of the person, human rights, equality before the law, compassionate justice” (p. 14). While admirable, such a litmus test relies on a perceived permanency of “great moral principles” that does not demand recognition of limitations in- herent to one’s own cultural context or appreciate the contextual contours— historical, social, ethnic, economic—that influence other interpretations. Additionally, Harvey asserts that the articulated behavioral conduct expected for disciples is of a different category from sin (p. 79). Clarity through further explanation would have been beneficial on this point. Finally, there are a few occasions where Harvey cascades from one question into the next and again into the next, to the point that it is easy to lose sight of the chapter’s original concern. This is particularly true of chapter 5 on the identity of Jesus. Yet, the strengths of this work, both in terms of substance and the respectful tone and character, far outweigh

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