Edward Schillebeeckx and Hans Frei

<p> What is &#8220;theological method&#8221;? Can there be more than one method? If so, how do you choose between them? How does method relate to experience? </p> <p> Would experience affect your choice of method and method affect experience? </p> <p> Abdul-Masih offers a three-part proposition. The first is that theological method is influenced by theological reasoning. That is, beliefs about the doctrines of revelation and God&#8217;s activity will shape one&#8217;s attitude toward experience. Your convictions provide a broad definition of &#8220;experience,&#8221; and determine how it is to be used. </p> <p> Her second proposition is that one&#8217;s attitude toward experience and its use will, in turn, shape subsequent theology. In other words, the relationship between theological method and subsequent theological discourse is circular&#8212;or, more accurately, a spiral. </p> <p> Her third proposition is that &#8220;experience&#8221; is itself contextual, and therefore there is no right or wrong choice but rather a plurality of methods. </p> <p> To expand upon and illustrate her claim, Abdul-Masih analyzes, throughout her book, the methods of Edward Schillebeeckx and Hans Frei, who represent the tension in contemporary theology surrounding the issue of experience. </p> <p> <i>Edward Schillebeeckx and Hans Frei: A Conversation on Method and Christology</i> is a book that will challenge and enlighten those who wish to expand their understanding of theological methodology. </p>