Triangulating Religion, Belief, and Faith in the Twenty-First Century

Bradford McCall

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Wipf & Stock Publishers
16 January 2025

Christian life & practice; Christian social thought & activity; Aspects of religion (non-Christian)

Series: Theological Briefs

This book gives the reader the ability to make new inroads to understanding how faith, belief, and religion not only differ but also how they can contribute to comparative theology. These three topics, broadly covered herein, can heighten the understanding of the Sacred by those who study them. As to a few preliminaries, what is faith? Further, what is belief? Which one comes first in a person's journey toward the Sacred? Moreover, does religion factor into these two terms, and if so, where and how? Does Augustine's well-worn line """"faith seeking understanding"""" mean anything today? If it does, would it mean belief comes prior to faith and/or religion? One can argue both sides of this debate and still be considered """"orthodox,"""" seemingly. Perhaps it is the case that belief precedes faith most of the time, but not all of the time. Perhaps it is the other way around. What, exactly, is the demarcation between belief and faith? Many a person believes a thing to be true in their very bones; such a stance borders on what is commonly referred to as faith. Is religion the combination of belief and faith together into a coherent system of thought, or is it emergent from the two, existing as a separate mental (or spiritual) entity? Explore these questions and more!

By: Bradford McCall
Imprint: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 281g
ISBN: 9798385227907
Series: Theological Briefs
Pages: 114
Publication Date: 16 January 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bradford McCall graduated with a BS in biology from the University System of Georgia in 2000 and completed his MDiv at Asbury Theological Seminary in 2005. He attained an MA in church history and doctrine from Regent University in 2011. A few years later, he entered an MA program in systematic philosophy at Holy Apostles College & Seminary, which he completed in 2017. In 2018, he garnered his MA in religious studies from Claremont School of Theology in 2020 and his PhD in comparative theology in 2022. McCall is the author/editor of five books and dozens of peer-reviewed journal articles.

Reviews for Triangulating Religion, Belief, and Faith in the Twenty-First Century

""Bradford McCall explores some of the major voices in comparative theologies and philosophy of religion. The journey looks at key issues and offers important insights. I'm especially impressed by McCall's use of the work of David Ray Griffin."" --Thomas Jay Oord, author of Pluriform Love ""Readers are greeting the appearance of this new Theological Briefs series with enthusiasm for useful introductions to key topics in religion and theology. This opening volume is a strong example. We are led through a no-nonsense exploration of how faith, belief, and religion are similar and how they are different. In the end, whatever your beliefs and your religion, McCall concludes that 'Faith can destroy us or heal us, but . . . we can never be without it.'"" --Philip Clayton, author of Science and the Sacred