Christian Theology: An Introduction - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0631198490 ISBN 13 : 9780631198499

Editeur : Blackwell Publishers, 1996

Synopsis

This edition of a textbook on Christian theology contains citations correlated with the material provided in the textbook "The Christian Theology Reader". It includes major historical sections dealing with: Eastern Orthodoxy; Roman Catholicism; charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity; and Third-World Christianity. Major new theological sections include: the development of the discipline of theology; 20th-century ecclesiology; a specific section on the ecclesiology of Vatican II; and the 9th-century sacramental debates. Two chapters have been rewritten and expanded, "Christianity and the world religions" and "Last things". Each bibliographical section now follows immediately after the chapter to which it refers. The glossary has been expanded. All the existing material from the first edition has been either retained or expanded. The glossary has been expanded.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Since its first publication, Christian Theology: An Introduction has established itself as the leading introductory textbook world–wide. Now, Alister McGrath provides a full new edition which maintains the strengths, structure and features of the first edition in its comprehensive but user–friendly style and coverage. At the same time, it has been revised and updated in light of feedback from students and lecturers internationally. In addition to general updating and expansion, changes include: The addition of significant new historical sections dealing with Byzantine theology, Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, Charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity, and Third World Christianity. The addition of major new theological sections, including sections dealing with the development of the discipline of theology, twentieth–century ecclesiology, ninth– and twentieth century sacramental debates, and the interaction of Christian theology and the natural sciences. The chapters on Christianity and the World Religions and Last Things have been rewritten and expanded. Addition of a major new section detailing theological resources available on the Internet. all citations are now sourced, and linked to the readings provided in the accompanying Christian Theology Reader. The glossary has been expanded Based on many years; experience of teaching Christian theology, Alister McGrath has provided the finest textbook available in the field. This new edition strengthens its position, and will be welcomed by professors and their students alike.

Revue de presse

"This book is an extraordinary achievement, a tour de force which will introduce thousands of students to theology as a discipline with a rich heritage, a clear sense of its own methods and norms, and an elusive yet articulate understanding of Christian language." Reviews in Religion and Theology

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Publishers
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0631198490
• ISBN 13: 9780631198499
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 624
• Éditeur: McGrath Alister E.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible