Neoorthodox Theology

Reformed Thinking · May 24, 2026 · 45m · transcript

Deep Dive into The Moody Handbook of Theology, Revised and Expanded by Paul Enns - Neoorthodox TheologyNeoorthodoxy, also known as dialectical or crisis theology, emerged after World War I as a reaction against classical theological liberalism. Theologians found that the liberal belief in human goodness lacked relevance to a war-torn world, prompting a return to a more serious, albeit subjective, consideration of Scripture.The movement traces its philosophical roots to Søren Kierkegaard, who emphasized subjective experience, God's transcendence, and a leap of faith born of human despair…