Children and the Theologians: Clearing the Way for Grace

About this book

The long history of children in theology is told via analysis of some twenty-five theologians grouped according to six historical periods. Each account examines what a particular theologian thought about children and the experience it was based upon. Four themes that have shaped our attitudes about children in the church emerge from this history: ambivalence ambiguity indifference and grace. The result of this study is to promote a healthier church which will respect and utilize the distinctive gifts of children. In so doing theologians will be better able to help clear the way for grace in the postmodern church.