The Transformation of Dogma offers a comprehensive look at the breadth of Rahner’s many writings on dogma from the earliest works where he demonstrates that dogma is not necessarily foreign to human experience through his writings on the development of dogma to his final emphasis on the need to simplify and focus on the great and central doctrines of faith, especially on the gracious God who reveals that graciousness most fully in Jesus the Christ. Throughout this theological journey, Rahner’s constant concern is facilitating an understanding of dogma which sees it as playing an experiential role in Christian lives of love of God and love and service for others.
The Transformation of Dogma is an outstanding introduction to Karl Rahner’s theology. Within the context of an analysis of dogma, Professor Hines gives a careful presentation of the several important topics: experience and theology, revelation and authority, creedal formulations and Christian life, and the challenges of political theology. This book thereby covers many central, controversial, and practical issues of contemporary theology. The clarity of style and pedagogy of its presentation make it an ideal choice for classroom use.” Francis Schüssler Fiorenza, Charles Chauncey Still man Professor of Roman Catholic Theological Studies at Harvard University.