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Christian Theology: An Introduction (4th Edition)
Binding: Paperback
Author: Alister E. McGrath
Manufacturer: Wiley-Blackwell
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Average Rating: 4.5
Total Customer Reviews: 40
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Product Description
Alister McGrath’s internationally-acclaimed Christian Theology: An Introduction is one of the most widely used textbooks in Christian theology. Fully revised and featuring lots of new material, this fourth edition provides an unparalleled introduction to 2,000 years of Christian thought.
- A fully revised new edition of the bestselling introductory textbook in Christian theology
- Features new sections on monastic schools of theology, the English Reformation, and Radical Orthodoxy
- Includes increased discussion of women in the early Church, feminist theology, Eastern Orthodox theology and history, and Catholic teachings on the Doctrine of the Church
- Incorporates user-friendly key terms sections, and study questions
- Supported by a website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/mcgrath, containing additional lecturer resources.
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Product Review Summary: Better than the other editions I had the 2nd and 3rd edition and I found the 4th to be the best thus far. It was easier to use because the sections were not set in the 1.2, 1.3,1.4 ... format. Instead, it was done by subject and the way it was written made it a much easier read. I would recommend this book as a good starting point for various theological terms and concepts that may be new. McGrath does a great job in bringing deep concepts to the layperson and those that are seeking deeper concepts at an easy to read and understandable fashion.
Product Review Summary: Extraordinary Theological Resource This is one of the most needed theological resources to those who wants to learn about the development of the Christian Theology in a deeper way. Alister McGrath is a practical and profound teacher in this subject and he treats this theme with a magisterial and spiritual touch. This is a MOST have it resource.
Product Review Summary: A Broad Sweep of Christian Theology McGrath's introduction to Christian theolgy provides a broad look at the subject. His intention is to introduce readers to Christian theology by covering all the areas of it enough to give a basic understanding. He writes for the audience that does not necessarily have any background in theology and is reading on the matter for the first time. In fact, he states that he assumes his readers "know nothing about Christian theology." Therefore, he introduces topics carefully and clearly and focuses on essentials to understanding. He admits that more sophisticated readers will be frustrated with his simplicity.
While admitting that space will not allow room to discuss every theological development, movement or theologian, McGrath does include a full range of topics and tries to include various diverse sources.
McGrath includes a history of theology in the church begining with the early church and continuing to contemporary thought. This also serves as a primer on church history. He also includes a broad section on the sources of theology and the process of doing theology. I think the main thrust of the book is the theology of specific topics such as the doctrines of God, Trinity, Christ, Faith, Salvation, Human Nature, Church, Sacraments and Last Things.
McGrath, himself an orthodox Anglican, includes views of theologians that range from liberals,(Bultmann, Tillich, Macfague, Schliermacher), reformers (Calvin, Luther, Zwingli), Patristics (Origen, Athanasius, Irenaeus, Augustine), to contemporary orthodox theologians (Barth, Moltmann, McGrath). He also frequently discusses rationalist views of the enlightenment and their effect on theology.
The simple, broad approach to theology serves to effectively introdcue readers to the many areas of theology. I found the writing helpful, even though it is probably too broad and not deep enough to satisfy many readers with some experience in the topic; however, I also think even the most sophisticated readers will find new and helpful information and insights due to the breadth of the writing. I think he gave too much space to liberal and rationalist theologians rather than giving the space to the Patristics, Reformers or traditional Christian theologians.
Product Review Summary: Loved the History Emphasis This is a great intro book to Christian Theology, especially if you love history. The first section on the history of Christian Theology really set the stage for learning the more complex subjects later on. It was perfect for my learning style & my interests.
Product Review Summary: ! This author has a knack for going to the core and remaining on point, no drifting incoherently.
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