Christian Discourse: Some Logical Explorations
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Edition: First Edition
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Book: Good
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A landmark work in the philosophy of religion, Christian Discourse: Some Logical Explorations presents a rigorous yet accessible examination of the language and logic underlying Christian theological claims. Ian T. Ramsey argues that religious discourse operates through a distinctive kind of language — what he terms odd or logically peculiar language — that points beyond ordinary empirical description toward moments of genuine cosmic disclosure. Drawing on the tools of analytic philosophy, the work illustrates how concepts such as grace, sin, and redemption carry a logical structure that demands careful philosophical unpacking rather than dismissal. Written with scholarly precision and a pastoral sensitivity, it bridges the gap between academic philosophy and lived religious experience. This influential text remains essential reading for theologians, philosophers of religion, and anyone seeking to understand how Christian language both functions and signifies.
Author: Ian T. Ramsey
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, Oxford University Press
Genre: Religion
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in the philosophy of religion, Christian Discourse: Some Logical Explorations presents a rigorous yet accessible examination of the language and logic underlying Christian theological claims. Ian T. Ramsey argues that religious discourse operates through a distinctive kind of language — what he terms odd or logically peculiar language — that points beyond ordinary empirical description toward moments of genuine cosmic disclosure. Drawing on the tools of analytic philosophy, the work illustrates how concepts such as grace, sin, and redemption carry a logical structure that demands careful philosophical unpacking rather than dismissal. Written with scholarly precision and a pastoral sensitivity, it bridges the gap between academic philosophy and lived religious experience. This influential text remains essential reading for theologians, philosophers of religion, and anyone seeking to understand how Christian language both functions and signifies.