Christian Theology: An Introduction

by McGrath, Alister E.

• ISBN13: 9780631225287
• ISBN10: 0631225285
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-02-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

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

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	xx
Mission Statement	xxi
Preface	xxii
To the Student: How to Use this Work	xxv
To the Teacher: How to Use this Book	xxvii
Acknowledgments	xxx
Author's Note	xxxii
Part I Landmarks: Periods, Themes, and Personalities of Christian Theology	1	(134)
Introduction	3	(2)
The Patristic Period, c. 100-451	5	(25)
The Middle Ages and the Renaissance, c. 1050-c. 1500	30	(29)
The Reformation and Post-Reformation Periods, c. 1500-c. 1750	59	(28)
The Modern Period, c. 1750-the Present	87	(48)
Part II Sources and Methods	135	(128)
Getting Started: Preliminaries	137	(22)
The Sources of Theology	159	(41)
Knowledge of God: Natural and Revealed	200	(22)
Philosophy and Theology: Introducing a Dialogue	222	(41)
Part III Christian Theology	263	(315)
The Doctrine of God	265	(54)
The Doctrine of the Trinity	319	(26)
The Doctrine of the Person of Christ	345	(35)
Faith and History: A New Christological Agenda	380	(26)
The Doctrine of Salvation in Christ	406	(34)
The Doctrines of Human Nature, Sin, and Grace	440	(36)
The Doctrine of the Church	476	(32)
The Doctrine of the Sacraments	508	(26)
Christianity and the World Religions	534	(19)
Last Things: The Christian Hope	553	(25)
Glossary of Theological Terms	578	(11)
Theological Resources on the Internet	589	(4)
Sources of Citations	593	(12)
Index	605