by: David W. Buschart
Protestant is shorthand for a spreading family tree of church and
theological traditions. Each tradition embodies a historically shaped
perspective on the beliefs, practices and priorities that make up a
Christian community. Whether you are an insider to one tradition, a
hybrid of two or three, or--as many Christians today--an outsider to
all, Exploring Protestant Traditions is a richly informative field guide
to eight prominent Protestant theological traditions: Lutheran,
Anabaptist, Reformed, Anglican, Baptist, Wesleyan, Dispensational and
Pentecostal. Clearly and evenhandedly, W. David Buschart traces the
histories of each tradition, explains their interpretive approaches to
Scripture and identifies their salient beliefs. As a result, you will
gain a sense of what it is to believe and worship as a Reformed or
Pentecostal Christian, who the traditions' heroes are and where the
"theological accents" are placed. Charts displaying the denominational
representatives of each tradition and bibliographies mapping the path
for further explorations add to the value of this guide. This is a book
that seeks to receive rather than evaluate, to listen and understand
rather than judge or correct. His is a model of theological hospitality
that encourages you to open your doors to the varied ways in which
Protestantism has taken root in history and human society. Some things
take time, like coming to know a religious tradition. ButExploring
Protestant Traditions is an excellent place to start.
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