Christian Theology: The Basics

Christian Theology: The Basics is a concise introduction to the nature, tasks and central concerns of theology – the study of God within the Christian tradition. Providing a broad overview of the story that Christianity tells us about our human situation before God, this book will also seek to provide encouragement and a solid foundation for the reader’s further explorations within the subject. With debates surrounding the relation between faith and reason in theology, the book opens with a consideration of the basis of theology and goes on to explore key topics including:

• The identity of Jesus and debates in Christology
• The role of the Bible in shaping theological inquiry
• The centrality of the Trinity for all forms of Christian thinking
• The promise of salvation and how it is achieved.

With suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter along with a glossary Christian Theology: The Basics, is the ideal starting point for those new to study of theology.

Murray Rae is Professor of Theology at the University of Otago, New Zealand.