The trial of the witnesses : the rise and decline of postliberal theology

The much-discussed notion of Postliberal theology developed from the writings of two theologians at Yale University, Hans Frei and George Lindbeck. * An analysis and critique of the much-discussed idea of postliberal theology * Provides an overview of postliberalism and the controversies which resulted * Compares the writings of theologians Hans Frei and George Lindbeck, from which postliberal theology developed, and uncovers important differences in their thought * Reconceptualizes these thinkers' contributions to contemporary theological discussion * Published in the prestigious Challenges in Contemporary Theology series.