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Richard Hooker and the Solution to Radicalism (Interview with Dr. Brad Littlejohn)

Feb 20, 2024

Dr. Brad Littlejohn, a Reformed Anglican theologian, discusses Richard Hooker's approach to navigating tensions within the Reformation. They explore combining Protestant theology with Catholic practices for reformation. They highlight the pitfalls of radicalism in reform movements during times of social change.

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Richard Hooker combined Protestant theology with Catholic practices for church reform, addressing modern gridlocks and radicalism.

Hooker emphasized the need to differentiate between core doctrinal beliefs and matters of church practice, offering a toolkit for theological disputes.

Hooker highlighted the importance of exercising spiritual wisdom and discernment beyond strict adherence to biblical text, challenging the idea of a biblical answer for every issue.

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Richard Hooker as a Historical Figure

Richard Hooker navigated theological tensions during the Reformation, aiming to combine Protestant theology with Catholic practices for church reform. His insights are crucial for modern gridlocks and radicalism that can impact social change.

Seeking Certainty in Times of Uncertainty

01:06

The Limit of Scripture's Scope

01:33

Importance of Apostolic Succession in Church Existence

00:58

Introduction

2min

Exploring Richard Hooker's Theological Identity

12min

Understanding the Authority of Scripture, Reason, and Tradition in the Church

3min

Exploring Richard Hooker's Views on Apostolic Succession

3min

Navigating Controversy in the Church of England

32min

Personal Reflections on the Impact of Richard Hooker's Writings

6min

Everybody today talks about the polarization of America. We’re caught up in reactivity and this creates an anxiety that seeps into churches today. Where can we turn for wisdom? The Reformed Anglican theologian Richard Hooker. Dr. Brad Littlejohn joins us to talk about how Hooker navigated tensions within the Reformation between Presbyterians and Episcopalians as how this informs our modern day gridlock. We also discuss Hooker’s desire to combine the best of both Protestant theology and Catholic liturgical practices as a means of Reformation. Finally, we talk about the pitfalls of radicalism and hubris in reform movements during times of social change and upheaval.

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Get Hooker's Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity Vol. 1 in Modern English:

https://davenantinstitute.org/hookers-laws-i https://davenantinstitute.org/god-is

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