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E.Y. Mullins, George W. Truett, and a Baptist Theology of Nature and Grace

Hatch, Derek Christopher
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1303840838

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2011, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), University of Dayton, Theology.
This dissertation examines the prevalent ideas of Baptist theological discourse, finding that they have limited utility for offering a coherent account of particular Baptist practices. It argues that Baptists would greatly benefit from deeper engagement with Catholic thought, especially the theology of nature and grace as articulated by Henri de Lubac, S.J. After detailing the obstacles to and potential for such a theological endeavor, de Lubac’s work serves as a lens for viewing and evaluating particular moments in Baptist history. This project contends that the work of E.Y. Mullins and George W. Truett, Baptist luminaries who have exerted considerable influence on the ways that Baptists view the world around them, significantly contributes to the notable incoherence of Baptist discourse. Through de Lubac’s understanding of the relationship of nature and grace, though, Baptists can critically evaluate Mullins and Truett in order to locate and overcome specific problematic aspects of their thought (both in their own contexts and in the contemporary setting). Moreover, Baptists can also recover marginalized or forgotten voices within their tradition (e.g., certain seventeenth-century English Baptists and African-American Baptists) as invaluable resources for renewal of Baptist theological discourse. Finally, such work underscores the importance of situating Baptist life and thought within the conversations of the broader Christian tradition.
William L. Portier, PhD (Committee Chair)
Dennis Doyle, PhD (Committee Member)
Kelly Johnson, PhD (Committee Member)
William Trollinger, PhD (Committee Member)
Barry Harvey, PhD (Committee Member)
324 p.
Theology
Henri de Lubac; George W. Truett; E.Y. Mullins; Baptists; ressourcement; Catholic Baptist

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  • Hatch, D. C. (2011). E.Y. Mullins, George W. Truett, and a Baptist Theology of Nature and Grace [Doctoral dissertation, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1303840838

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Hatch, Derek. E.Y. Mullins, George W. Truett, and a Baptist Theology of Nature and Grace. 2011. University of Dayton, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1303840838.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Hatch, Derek. "E.Y. Mullins, George W. Truett, and a Baptist Theology of Nature and Grace." Doctoral dissertation, University of Dayton, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1303840838

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