Christian Theology: An Introduction - Softcover

McGrath, Alister E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444335146 ISBN 13: 9781444335149

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011

Synopsis

Alister McGrath’s Christian Theology: An Introduction is one of the most internationally-acclaimed and popular Christian theology textbooks in use today. This 5th edition has been completely revised, and now features new and extended material, numerous additional illustrations, and companion resources, ensuring it retains its reputation as the ideal introduction to Christian theology.

• Fully updated 5th edition of the bestselling textbook, incorporating expanded material, numerous student features and new illustrations
• Features new sections on Copernicanism and Darwinism
• Includes extended discussions of Augustine’s doctrine of creation, Trinitarian theologies of religion, and the relation of Christianity to other faiths
• May be used as a stand-alone volume, or alongside the Christian Theology Reader, 4th edition for a complete overview of the subject
• Retains the chapter structure of the 4th edition, ensuring comparability with earlier editions and courses based on these
• Accompanied by a revised instructor’s website featuring expanded resources including study questions and answers; visit www.wiley.com/go/mcgrath for more details and to register for access

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Title Historical Theology Christian Theology Theology Reformation Thought An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought An Introduction The Basics An Introduction   Guide Type Textbook Textbook Textbook Textbook   Audience Level Introductory Introductory Introductory Introductory   Pages 320 536 256 326   List Price $49.95 $51.95 $29.95 $44.95   Publication Date July, 2012 October, 2010 September, 2011 March, 2012   Author(s) Alister E. McGrath Alister E. McGrath Alister E. McGrath Alister E. McGrath   Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Wiley-Blackwell Wiley-Blackwell Wiley-Blackwell   Print Book 0470672862 1444335146 0470656751 0470672811   Kindle Book B008D30RKE B0089VT6A2 B006F6AWQU B006K4HQWK   Edition 2nd 5th 3rd 4th   Brief Description An authoritative exploration of the history of Christian theology from the Patristic period to present-day developments. An ideal introduction to the history, sources & methods, and key figures of Christian thought. An engaging introduction to core topics of Christianity discussing them in relation to the Bible and key theologians. This classic text introduces the central ideas and developments of the European Reformations to readers of history and theology.

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Alister McGrath's Christian Theology: An Introduction is one of the most internationally-acclaimed and popular Christian theology textbooks in use today. This 5th edition has been completely revised, and now features new and extended material, numerous additional illustrations, and companion resources, ensuring it retains its reputation as the ideal introduction to Christian theology.

The revised 5th edition includes:

• Entirely new sections exploring Copernicanism and Darwinism
• Extended discussions of Augustine’s doctrine of creation, Trinitarian theologies of religion, and the relation of Christianity to other faiths
• A number of additional illustrations and student-friendly features throughout
• Retains the chapter structure of the 4th edition, ensuring comparatability with earlier editions and courses based on these
• A fully updated website available at www.wiley.com/go/mcgrath, featuring new student resources such as study questions and additional lectures from Alister McGrath

Retaining its successful structure, but now expanded and updated to reflect invaluable reader feedback, Alister McGrath's Christian Theology offers an unparalleled introduction to the concepts and key developments of 2,000 years of Christian thought. It may be used as a stand-along volume, or alongside The Christian Theology Reader, 4th Edition for a complete overview of the subject.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1444335146
• ISBN 13: 9781444335149
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 536