The Dogmatic ImaginationThe Dynamics of Christian Belief by A. James Reimer |
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"With wisdom and wit, Reimer explores the big questions of our faith. I wish this book was available when I was a pastor teaching catechism!" —Arthur Paul Boers, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary
Could the average churchgoer today speak intelligently on divine will, the sacraments, or the Trinity? Or has the modern, western church largely forgotten its creeds? And does it even matter? A. James Reimer believes that it does matter, and that the church ignores these discussions at its own peril. In these short, accessible essays, Reimer approaches the dogmas of the Christian faith with humor, insight, and imagination. Here basics such as heaven, hell, prayer, and judgment are explained with historical insight and contemporary application—Anabaptist Mennonite priorities but with appreciation for the church’s wider historical context and traditions. Reimer refuses to consider these topics either too controversial or too boring. Rather, he imagines exciting encounters with the mysteries of faith that can only come from a dogmatic imagination.
About the Author
A. James Reimer teaches religion and theology at Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo, in Ontario. He is also on the faculty of the Toronto School of Theology and is Director of the Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre. Reimer has written many articles and is the author of Mennonites and Classical Theology: Dogmatic Foundations for Christian Ethics.