A New Book to Discuss: Against Liberal Theology

A New Book to Discuss: Against Liberal Theology January 4, 2025

A New Book to Discuss: Against Liberal Theology

This is one of my most recent books, published by Zondervan in 2022. The subtitle is Putting the Brakes on Progressive Christianity. I will open discussion of the Introduction (pp. 1-15) on or about January 20 (2024). That gives everyone time to order the book and receive it. Of course, you can get it faster via Kindle. But I know some people like to have a physical copy of a book. So, if you are interested in commenting on the book, please download it or order it and read the Introduction.

Here are some promotional statements of the book:

”A courageous and calm definition, examination, and evaluation of the collapse of authentic, orthodox Christian theology in the minds, hearts, and hands of one liberal (not progressive) theologian after another. In their own words, Olson often shines a bright piercing light on their own criticisms. This is a vintage example of Olson being Olson: he knows the literature, he is candid, he is fair, and he is unstinting in criticism of the pitfalls of liberal theologians. Those most attracted into progressivism and then into liberalism will benefit from a humble reading of this book.” Scot McKnight

”Roger Olson shows us the absolute theological vacuity of American liberal Christianity. Olson demonstrates that liberalism’s God is a mirror of themselves, their Jesus is not worthy of worship nor a savior of any sort, and the Holy Spirit is merely a symbol for their own musings. Olson’s verdict is damning but indubitable: liberal Christianity has little to do with classic or historical Christianity.” Michael Bird

“Against Liberal Theology is a clear, timely, and compelling book. Given his experience with the liberal church, and his decades of theological study, Roger Olson is uniquely poised to write this book. While making a careful distinction between progressive Christianity and liberal Christianity, Olson offers a warning for progressives that needs to be heeded by this new generation. This book deserves to be read and discussed widely.” Sean McDowell

I look forward to your thoughts about my book and about liberal theology.

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