Stateside: A North American Perspective on Radical Orthodoxy

Books reviewed in this article:
Graham Ward, Cities of God
John Milbank and Catherine Pickstock, Truth in Aquinas     

Introducing Radical Orthodoxy: Mapping a Post-Secular Theology

Books reviewed:
James K.A. Smith, Introducing Radical Orthodoxy: Mapping a Post-Secular Theology. Reviewed by Simon Oliver University of Wales, Lampeter     

Against Radical Orthodoxy: The Dangers of Overcoming Political Liberalism

The article considers the critique of political liberalism offered by the Radical Orthodoxy movement. The first part deals with the claim that the underlying framework for the “secular” human condition ‐which would include political liberalism‐ is ontological violence and ethical nihilism. The second part of the article deals with the charge that liberalism leads to a social atomism and individualism which can be overcome with the help of a participatory‐analogical theology. I consider the invocation to unity, participation and transformation to be theologically incautious, and politically dangerous, in a way well understood by a tradition of political liberalism.     

Aquinas on Doctrine: A Critical Introduction

Books reviewed:
Thomas G. Weinandy, et al ., eds, Aquinas on Doctrine: A Critical Introduction. Reviewed by Nicholas M. Healy St John's University, New York