"A striking introduction to the theologies that are currently shaping the field: process, liberation, secularity, hope, story, play. Informed and informative. Allows a clear glance at current work in theology for the beginner, the curious, the adept. Calls the expert into critical self-reflection. Brings order and understanding to contemporary theology."

Connie Kliever's monumental book analyzes the new theologies of ane last twenty-five years. (The only survey of this kind to date!) He organizes, explains, compares, contrasts. He conveys a clear sense of the rich diversity of extant theology. A comprehensive over-view of recent theological developments and a survey analysis of individual theological statement.

Kliever tackles the questions: What is the Christian meaning of secularity, process, and liberation theology? How does this relate to hope and storytelling? Where is contemporary theology leading us?