W. R. Matthews: Philosopher and Theologian

Hardback

Main Details

Title W. R. Matthews: Philosopher and Theologian
Authors and Contributors      By (author) H. P. Owen
SeriesBloomsbury Academic Collections: Philosophy
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:84
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenrePhilosophy of religion
ISBN/Barcode 9781472510884
ClassificationsDewey:230.3092
Audience
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date 7 November 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Over many years W. R. Matthews (who was successively Professor of the Philosophy of Religion at King's College London, Dean of Exeter and Dean of St Paul's) wrote copiously on both philosophy and theology in books, lectures and sermons. Although associated with the movements known as 'modernism' and 'liberal Protestantism' he was essentially a Christian Platonist who moreover was theologically orthodox on all vital points. Professor Owen quotes widely from Dr Matthews' published writings on The Concept of God, Religion and Reason, and Christology and Ethics. He brings out their significance both for an understanding of the ways in which religious thought developed in the first half of this century and for the light they shed on questions discussed by theologians today.

Author Biography

H. P. Owen is Professor of Christian Doctrine at King's College London, UK.