Christian Theology: An Introduction 3rd Edition - Softcover

McGrath, Alister E.

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9780631225287: Christian Theology: An Introduction 3rd Edition

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ISBN 10: 0631225285 ISBN 13: 9780631225287

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2001

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This is a completely revised and updated edition of one of the leading introductions to Christian theology. Assuming no previous knowledge, it introduces readers to the main ideas and key debates, as well as to the leading thinkers who have influenced Christian thinking over the last two thousand years.

Provides an excellent introduction to the basics of Christian theology, assuming no previous knowledge of the subject.
Outlines and explains all the main ideas and key debates that have influenced Christian theology, and identifies and explores the work of leading thinkers.
Introduces basic vocabulary, explains all technical terms, and translates every Latin, Greek and German word or phrase.
Includes a special section on 'Theological Resources on the Internet' and a dedicated web site linked to this book.
Written in a clear, straightforward and easily accessible style.
A comprehensive, one-stop, freestanding, and fully cross-referenced volume on Christian theology.
The Christian Theology Reader, also by McGrath, is designed as a helpful accompaniment to this book.

More details on the third edition of Christian Theology: An Introduction can be found on the accompanying website at http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/mcgrath

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Christian Theology: An Introduction is internationally acknowledged to be among the leading textbooks in Christian theology. This new edition retains all of the highly acclaimed features of the first two editions, whilst incorporating important new material. Using clear and accessible language, the text assumes no prior knowledge of Christian theology, introducing the key ideas, debates, personalities, and schools of thought, clearly and accurately.

The third edition has been developed in response to feedback from users. Material relating to Roman Catholic and Orthodox theology have been added, as well as additional illustrative material. Some chapters have also been restructured to allow for easier study. Part II has been expanded and rearranged to allow the inclusion of additional material relating to philosophical theology. Bibliographies have been expanded and updated for every chapter.

Avoiding any form of denominational or theological bias, this essential textbook provides full coverage of the first 2,000 years of Christian theological debate, including substantial coverage of historical theology, philosophical theology, and systematic theology. An extensive glossary of theological terms is included, as well as an updated guide to theological resources on the Internet.

About the Author:

Alister E. McGrath is Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University. He is one of the world’s leading theologians and the author of numerous popular theology textbooks, including The Christian Theology Reader (second edition, 2001), Christian Literature: An Anthology (2000), Christian Spirituality (1999), Reformation Thought (third edition, 1999), Historical Theology (1998), and An Introduction to Christianity (1997), all available from Blackwell. He is also author of A Brief History of Heaven (2003), and co-editor of The Blackwell Companion to Protestantism (2003).

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