Theology: The BasicsJohn Wiley & Sons, 12 de set. de 2017 - 304 páginas This fourth edition of the international bestseller is the ideal introduction for those who are new to Christian theology. In this revised and expanded edition, the author introduces readers to the central ideas and beliefs, the key debates and the leading thinkers of Christianity. Throughout, the aim is to bring clarity and brevity to the central ideas of theology, both traditional and contemporary. The text comprehensively covers the individual doctrines that form the Christian belief system, weaving together these doctrines, their history, and the intellectual nuance behind them into an inter-connected web. All major Christian denominations are explored, as are their differences and shared customs and beliefs. This rich tapestry results in a clear view of Christianity, providing a coherent vision of the religion in its main forms. |
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... example of this activity. This book does not include readings from the New Testament, as this document is so readily accessible. The patristic period The apostolic period is followed by what The Development of Christian Theology: A ...
... example, classic philosophy. The. place. of. the. Bible. One of the most important achievements of the patristic period was establishing which books dating from the apostolic period were to be regarded as “canonical” or “biblical ...
... examples of this concern. Biblical. interpretation. The rise of the monasteries led to a new interest in the correct interpretation of the Bible. The constant monastic use of the Bible in corporate worship and private devotion led to ...
... example, the doctrine of the Trinity (chapter 7) is located relatively late in the work so that it can integrate some core themes discussed in the chapters on God (chapter 2), Jesus (chapter 4), and the Holy Spirit (chapter 6). Each of ...
... example, that there are a number of phases or stages to the development of Christian theology. This book provides a brief overview of the history of theology, as this is helpful in Figure 1 Karl Rahner (1904–84) making sense of some of ...
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1 Faith | 1 |
2 God | 19 |
3 Creation | 39 |
4 Jesus | 61 |
5 Salvation | 82 |
6 Spirit | 105 |
7 Trinity | 127 |
8 Church | 150 |
10 Heaven | 191 |
Moving On | 210 |
Audio and Video Resources for This Textbook | 213 |
Brief Glossary of Theological Terms | 214 |
Details of Theologians Cited | 223 |
Sources of Citations | 232 |
Index | 245 |
EULA | 253 |