Christianity A Beginner's Guide

by Ward, Keith

• ISBN13: 9781851685394
• ISBN10: 1851685391
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-01
• Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Summary

Although Christianity is the world's largest religion, with its numerous denominations, and differing opinions on many central tenets, it can be a difficult faith to understand. In this unique and authoritative introduction, renowned theologian Keith Ward examines differing Christian perspectives on themes ranging from original sin to eternal life, and reveals a wonderfully multifaceted tradition united in a common belief, whose impact has been felt in the most remote areas of the planet.

Author Biography

Keith Ward is Professor of Divinity, Gresham College, London and Regius Professor of Divinity Emeritus, University of Oxford.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Creation	p. 7
The existence of evil	p. 18
The soul	p. 27
Sin and 'the Fall'	p. 36
Jesus, the incarnation of God	p. 46
Atonement	p. 59
Revelation and the world religions	p. 66
The Trinity	p. 80
The Church	p. 95
The Bible	p. 109
The teaching of Jesus	p. 117
Christianity and ethics	p. 130
Christianity and culture	p. 148
Prayer	p. 165
Eternal life	p. 176
Index	p. 190
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