Once in a while a theologian comes along whose freshness of thought and clarity of expression lifts the heart and cheers the mind. In this book Terrence Tilley has wonderful things to say - and he says them clearly and well. Once again theology is cutting a new furrow. And many, alienated by the turgidity of so much theological writing, will welcome the freshness and sanity of what is known as "narrative" or "story" theology. It is not the only theological route; but it was built to meet the needs of our time.
The author reminds us that our Christian stories are at the heart of the faith. Without these stories, formulated doctrines and theological systems would be bereft of meaning and substance. With the breadth of bright vision he explains what story theology is all about; and he tells us why it is gripping the minds and hearts of so many; and he explicates what it entails.
Story Theology presents a faithful approach to the Christian message. An approach that has tremendous pastoral opportunities, it meets a yearning need, and gives theology a wide opening into the lives of the Christian people, which is theology's only legal residence. Robert McAfee Brown struck a salutary note when he said "We must recover the story if we are to recover the faith for our day. “
Those who preach and teach are not the only ones who will benefit from this nourishing book.