Readings in the History of Christian Theology, Volume 1: From Its Beginnings to the Eve of the Reformation - Softcover

Placher, William C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0664240577 ISBN 13: 9780664240578

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 1988

Synopsis

In this book, William C. Placher compiles significant passages written by the most important Christian thinkers through the early sixteenth century. An important resource for theological study, Readings in the History of Christian Theology contains excerpts preceded by the author's illuminating introductions so that the book can stand alone as a coherent history.

About this title

About the Author:

William C. Placher was Charles D. and Elizabeth S. LaFollette Distinguished Professor in the Humanities and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He was the author or editor of a number of books including A History of Christian Theology, Jesus the Savior, and Essentials of Christian Theology, all published by WJK.

Review:

"This thoughtful collection of works from the Early Church to the Late Middle ages provides an excellent introduction to the history of Christianity. This diverse anthology includes selections from normative and non-normative authors, from well-known and lesser known writers, from men and women, from theologians and mystics. The insightful chapter introductions and brief summaries of each reading make this a reliable guide for the student and teacher alike."
—Carl Beckwith, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University

About this edition

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0664240577
• ISBN 13: 9780664240578
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 204