I'm reading his systematic theology. It's good; comprehensive with exhaustive documentation.
Sometimes I think that he overstates ecumenical consensus. Like when he might cite both Menno Simmons and John Calvin to support a point, even though Simmons and Calvin are likely to think of each other as heretics. And his attempt to build a consensus Mariology is waaaaaay too Catholic for me to subscribe to.
But overall, I guess that it's fine. It's given me lots of thinks to consider exploring, like angelology.
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hey John,
I really have never read Oden. What is your take on him? Does he have something unique to offer? If so, what?
I'm reading his systematic theology. It's good; comprehensive with exhaustive documentation.
Sometimes I think that he overstates ecumenical consensus. Like when he might cite both Menno Simmons and John Calvin to support a point, even though Simmons and Calvin are likely to think of each other as heretics. And his attempt to build a consensus Mariology is waaaaaay too Catholic for me to subscribe to.
But overall, I guess that it's fine. It's given me lots of thinks to consider exploring, like angelology.
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