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Beginnings: Interrogating Hauerwas
T&T Clark Enquiries in Theological Ethics
Edited by
Kevin Hargaden
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Stanley Hauerwas is arguably the most well-known figure in theological ethics of the last generation. Having published voluminously over the last 30 years, late in his career he has also published two volumes of essays discussing his corpus retrospectively, as well as a widely acclaimed memoir. The sheer volume of his work can be daunting to readers, and it is easy to get the impression that his retrospective volumes are restating positions developed earlier.
Brian Brock delves into Hauerwas' formation as a theologian at Yale, his first book, Character and the Christian Life, and examines some of his early, and outspoken, criticisms of the guild of Christian ethics. This chapter is followed by a discussion of his memoir, Hannah's Child, and raises tricky questions about the role of autobiography in Christian ethics, as well as the troubling problem of race in the modern academy. Brock explores Hauerwas' work on disability, his criticisms of the discipline of medical ethics, and the role played by vulnerability in his work. The next chapter examines his views on just war and pacifism, here probing the sensitive issue of the role of gender in his work, and leading into a discussion on the nature of the church's peaceable politics, in which his supposed hyper-ecclesiocentricism is examined. Brock examines the role of virtue in Hauerwas' thought, and teases out why he hates to be called a virtue ethicist. A final chapter asks him to respond to the recently levelled criticism that scripture does no work in his theology, focusing especially on his under-appreciated commentary on the gospel of Matthew.
The editor of this volume has managed to maneuver Hauerwas into positions where he has directly faced tricky questions that he normally does not discuss, such as the accusation that he is racist, too soft on Yoder, or misogynist. New & Used
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What Reviewers Are Saying
It is impossible not to be theologically engaged; the reader too is interrogated ... A valuable companion for those who know Hauerwas's work and want to probe its riches in depth. * The Expository Times * In this remarkable and thoroughly enjoyable book, Brian Brock gives the reader a unique opportunity to comprehend the mind of Hauerwas in a way that has rarely been possible in print. * Theology * [Beginnings] is nothing short of exceptional ... In Brock's hands, Hauerwas is humanized in a wonderful way ... Beginnings is a wonderful contribution to Hauerwas's theological work because he finally allows himself to be "out-of-control" with regards to some hard questions. It is a testament to his friendship with Brock that he trusts him enough to engage in this theological dialogue and it is a credit to Brock's integrity that he does not let Hauerwas off the hook. * Modern Theology * Hauerwas is a one of a kind theologian and Brock draws that out in these conversations for our enjoyment and edification. * AndyGoodliff blog * This is no ordinary conversation. Brian Brock's deep familiarity with the entire Hauerwas corpus, astute and persistent probing, combined with an ability to push Hauerwas hard, results in an important book - one that offers new perspectives on both Hauerwas the man and the integrative importance of Christology and ecclesiology within his diverse theological vision. Following the discussion is demanding. It is also an education - not only in Hauerwasian theology but in truth-telling, the art of conversation, wisdom, virtue, suffering, prayer, love, hope and joy. All told, a richly rewarding eavesdropping experience. * Patrick Mitchel, Irish Bible Institute, Ireland * A common refrain in recent decades has been that friendship, dialogue and conversation are important elements in the work of theology. Rarely, however, do we see these in action in theological discourse. This creative and stimulating book does just this, drawing us into the dialogue between Brock and Hauerwas as they navigate through and burrow down into various elements of Hauerwas's theology, with Brock an ideal interlocutor. An engaging, robust and insightful conversation. * Bradford A. Anderson, Dublin City University, Ireland * Beginnings is a compelling read from start to finish. The format of the book enables the reader to get into the mind and heart of Hauerwas in a unique way, to really grasp what makes this world renowned Christian theologian and activist tick. The animated series of conversations delve into and provide great clarity, and some new insights, on his stance on all the major questions that flow from being a Christian. This is an informative and inspiring volume that should be compulsory reading for both students of theology and those interested in the challenge of Christian identity. * Padraig Corkery, Pontifical University, Ireland * This remarkable collection of informal conversations gives us an easily-read overview and introduction to the work of one of the most important Christian ethicists writing today - Stanley Hauerwas. His friend and collaborator -and fellow Texan - Brian Brock discusses with Hauerwas himself the whole range of his radical and daring ideas over nearly half a century of profound rethinking of what it means to be a Christian in our time. For anyone who already follows Hauerwas's work, this book is an essential addition to their reading. For anyone who does not yet know it, this is the perfect place to start. * Sophie-Grace Chappell, The Open University, UK * This is a marvellous book - 300 pages of an intensely interesting conversation between two great theologians and friends, Stanley Hauerwas and Brian Brock, skilfully edited by Kevin Hargaden. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. * Modern Believing *