Theo Hobson
Biographic Data
| ID | 2072054 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Theo Hobson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Theo |
| FAMILY NAME | Hobson |
| SIGNATURE | HOBSON T |
| AFFILIATIONS | London |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Why Unity Matters
This essay explores the origin of impaired communion through episcopal division within the Church of England. It considers the background to the Act of Synod of 1993 and asks why such a major innovation was so widely accepted, and why it was barely challenged in subsequent years
Nick Spencer, The Evolution of the West
Matthew S. Hedstrom, The Rise of Liberal Religion
A new approach to liberal theology
This essay argues for a new approach to liberal theological tradition. A fundamental duality must be acknowledged – there are two traditions here, deeply entwined but theoretically distinct, and distinguishing them is the precondition for reviving liberal theology. One of these traditions is defined by its affinity with Enlightenment rationalism and humanism, the other is defined by its affirmation of the liberal state. The essay shows how these …
Paula Fredriksen, Sin
Establishment and liberalism
This is a response to a recent article by Nigel Biggar defending the establishment of the Church of England. Biggar’s central claim is that establishment need not offend against liberal values. To some extent he is right, for ‘liberalism’ is large and flexible. Yet this article argues that the most coherent theological case for disestablishment is rooted in a particular theological account of liberalism. Establishment may or may not offend agains…
Mere Theology
Faith
In Faith, the theologian Theo Hobson explores the notion of faith and the role it plays in our lives. He unpacks the concept to ask whether faith is dependent on religion or whether it is also a general secular phenomenon. In exploring this question Hobson ranges widely over theology, philosophy, politics and psychology and engages with the writings of Christian and atheist thinkers alike. The book begins by considering attitudes to faith in rece…
Bonhoeffer's Ghost
Geza Vermes The Eminent Jewish Historian Talks about the Most Famous Jew of All
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Bonhoeffer's Ghost
Geza Vermes The Eminent Jewish Historian Talks about the Most Famous Jew of All
Faith
In Faith, the theologian Theo Hobson explores the notion of faith and the role it plays in our lives. He unpacks the concept to ask whether faith is dependent on religion or whether it is also a general secular phenomenon. In exploring this question Hobson ranges widely over theology, philosophy, politics and psychology and engages with the writings of Christian and atheist thinkers alike. The book begins by considering attitudes to faith in rece…
Mere Theology
Establishment and liberalism
This is a response to a recent article by Nigel Biggar defending the establishment of the Church of England. Biggar’s central claim is that establishment need not offend against liberal values. To some extent he is right, for ‘liberalism’ is large and flexible. Yet this article argues that the most coherent theological case for disestablishment is rooted in a particular theological account of liberalism. Establishment may or may not offend agains…
Paula Fredriksen, Sin
Matthew S. Hedstrom, The Rise of Liberal Religion
A new approach to liberal theology
This essay argues for a new approach to liberal theological tradition. A fundamental duality must be acknowledged – there are two traditions here, deeply entwined but theoretically distinct, and distinguishing them is the precondition for reviving liberal theology. One of these traditions is defined by its affinity with Enlightenment rationalism and humanism, the other is defined by its affirmation of the liberal state. The essay shows how these …
Nick Spencer, The Evolution of the West
Why Unity Matters
This essay explores the origin of impaired communion through episcopal division within the Church of England. It considers the background to the Act of Synod of 1993 and asks why such a major innovation was so widely accepted, and why it was barely challenged in subsequent years
Philosophy (9 works) · Theology (6 works) · Religion and Society Interactions (4 works) · Religious studies (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Christian Theology and Mission (3 works) · Epistemology (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Reformation and Early Modern Christianity (3 works)