Kathryn Tanner
A new agenda for theology-

THEORIES OF CULTURE

Since the 1970s exciting new directions in the study of culture have erupted to critique and displace earlier, largely static notions. These more dynamic models stress the indeterminate, fragmented, even conflictul character of cultural processes and completely alter the framework for thinking theologically about them.

In fact, Tanner argues, the new orientation in cultural theory and amhta pology affords fresh opportunities for religious thought and opens neve vistas for theology, especially on how Christians conceive off cal task, theological diversity and inculturation, and cou own cultural identity.

"The importance of culture theory to theological method cann mated. Tanner's pathbreaking book shows how Christian üler and boundaries can be reconceived in light of pastmodern cultorbran

-MARY MCCLINTOCK FULKERSON, Duke University Brunnty School