Christian Theology: An Introduction
Product ID: 36981985
CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY “The genius of Alister E. McGrath is his remarkable ability to write in a clear, concise, and lucid manner that draws both teachers and students to participate with the great thinkers of the Christian tradition, past and present. Education and illumination are the abundant fruits of this massive, well-organized text, which is sure to appeal to a wide range of Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox audiences. For this we are indebted to the author.” Dennis Ngien, Professor of Systematic Theology, Tyndale University College and Seminary, Toronto, Canada “For sheer comprehensiveness, clarity, and coherence, Alister McGrath has produced the definitive textbook. Always accurate and engaging, students are gently introduced to the gift of Theology in a memorable way.” Ian S. Markham, Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary Praise for the fifth edition “Alister McGrath has proven himself a master at engagingly and simply introducing Christian theology in all of its contested complexity. All who work at the critical appropriation of the theological tradition stand in debt to McGrath.” M. Douglas Meeks, Cal Turner Chancellor Professor of Theology and Wesleyan Studies, Vanderbilt University Divinity School Now celebrating its 25th year of publication, Christian Theology is one of the most internationally acclaimed textbooks in this area today. Completely rewritten for the sixth edition, it remains the ideal introduction to the beliefs and interpretation of Christianity. It is specifically designed for students with no prior knowledge, presenting the primary themes and debates of Christian theology with clarity and historical context. This new edition retains all the elements that have made it so successful while also including significant additions and developments. There is an increased discussion of contemporary theology to complement the excellent coverage of historical material. Important new information has also been added, in areas such as the Holy Spirit, contemporary non-Western theologies, and feminist voices in Christian theology. The text is rich in pedagogy to encourage student learning, featuring a two colour design, glossary, end-of-chapter discussion questions, and much more. Written by renowned theologian Alister E. McGrath, this classic text is a clear, lively and concise introduction that provides instructors with the tools they need to engage with their students on Christian theology.
| Asin | 1118869575 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #466 in Ethics & Moral Teaching in Christian Theology |
| Dimensions | 8 x 1.1 x 9.9 inches |
| Edition | 6th |
| Isbn 10 | 9781118869574 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-1118869574 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 528 pages |
| Publication Date | September 26, 2016 |
| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
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I really liked this overview
I really liked this overview, I don't agree with all the theology in it but the Author did a great job being fair and presenting much of the material in its historical context instead of treating it like the prescriptive truth. If you are in search of a brief yet valuable overview of western Christian theology this book will do very well for that. The writing is very easily accessible. Although some of the topics covered are inherently challenging, the author does as good a job as possible in outlining everything to give the reader the best opportunity to grasp the real root of the theological debates that formed Christian theology. There is a companion book "The Christina Theological Reader." which quotes original sources. This book goes great with it, however, it's not annoying in that it constantly references the Reader. I would recommend his Reader also. It helps fill the ideas out in the author's own words, which is invaluable.
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Good presentation and organization.
Great. Informative; simple to follow.
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Interesting
I like this book a lot. I would recommend to those interested in evangelism, and apologetics. It has a good summary of the history of Christianity and the history of the churches, as well as their doctrines.
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My complaint is with the lack of pagination in the Kindle edition.
I am a missionary professor in Brazil, and I purchase Kindle editions to avoid lugging around hundreds of books. I purchase Kindles editions and then give the paper editions to my students. I purchased the Kindle edition of Christian theology today, in order to verify a quote from McGrath on original guilt, cited as page 400. Without pagination, this edition is USELESS for academic research and writing.
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Excellent read for Christian education for college student or older
Read for class at church on education about Christianity. Interesting and well written, good reference.
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Outstanding
I wish I had discovered this invaluable book years ago. McGrath touches nearly all the bases, with clarity and authority. In the next edition, he might develop his brief discussion of Intelligent Design theory more fully, as he misses much of its case. Likewise, he seems unaware of the serious critiques of Darwinism - by scientists, not creationists. Also, some greater discussion of the reliability of NT authorship, integrity of the texts, and later editing would be a useful addition. If we are unsure we are looking at the original texts, how sure can we be of the theology derived from them?
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For a seminary class
Well written book, primary source for a class at United Theological Seminar (on line class.)
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Too much prolegomena
Deeply respectful towards Catholic Theology but dismissive of orthodox evangelicals. Makes innuendos contrary to traditional or orthodox protestant Theology. Way too captivated with human philosophy.
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Awesome
Awesome new book. The paper quality and print quality of the product is awesome. Thanks
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The Standard Text for Christian Theology
As a Religion, Philosophy and Ethics teacher, this books has a dual purpose; it satisfies my interest in theology, as well as serving as a useful aid in the teaching of topics such as Augustine, Calvin, Pelagius and Arminius.If you’re a prospective undergrad of theology, this book will be a staple of your reading, if you’re an A-Level student, this will give you the content knowledge to stand out from the crowd, and if you’re interested in Christian Theology this is a highly accessible and informative text that will give you strong foundations in the subject.
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Good book
Great
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Good read even if you are not a student.
I bought this for a 500 level Theology class. It’s an easy to read book that everyone should read anyway. Lots of great pictures and is a good way to learn the history of the church and how we came to believe the things we do.
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Fantástico!! Porqué no lo leí antes?
Es un libro magnífico. Explora casi todas las corrientes teológicas que existen. Se divide en tres secciones: desarrollo de la teología en la historia, las fuentes para hacer teología y finalmente explora las doctrinas cristianas básicas en orden de una teología sistemática.Yo he estudiado teología por varios años y aún así he aprendido muchas cosas nuevas. Lo recomiendo para todo estudiante serio de teología.
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