preoccupation with culture while retaining what is so essential to it. Although it is neither neutral nor objective, I do hope it is generous and liberal toward those with whom it will be clear I differ. Above all, of course, I hope it is true. The discussion begins with lesson 1 by quickly noting the promises and perils of the modern preoccupation with the relationship between theology and culture. The promise is that we can and must speak about God within our cultural context. Of course, that is