The Culture of Theology by John Webster

★★★★★  The publisher provided a copy for review.
Six lectures and a lifetime of theology. In the two decades after these talks were presented in 1996, Webster continued to explore what it means to think theologically within "the sphere in which Christian faith and life have their existence by the miracle of God's grace." The extended editorial notes explain a great deal of his theology and enthusiasm for the truth about God and humanity as found in scriptures.

For Webster, theology was a conversation rooted in Christian culture and praxis as well as a deep astonishment that God is present with us and active among us. The personal search to know God better will be a conversation between the theologian's activity in the Church and beyond it, in his/her culture and relationships, measured by God's goodness and favor.

What I felt was an invitation to join an intimate quest - to know God theologically. That may be the legacy left by Webster, who passed away several years ago. Well worth reading, reflecting on, and perhaps even - letting it change your life.