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We surely would not say that about God, so why is our talk about God any different? First Things' Year in Books For many people, the word "theology" evokes something dry, academic, irrelevant and disconnected from the everyday concerns of life. In this engaging and accessible introduction, Keith Johnson takes a fresh look at theology. He presents the discipline of theology as one of the ways we participate in the life of the triune God.Without suggesting it should be removed from the academy, Johnson argues that theology has to be integrally connected to the traditions and practices of the church.