Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically

Beth Felker Jones

ISBN 10: 0801049334 / ISBN 13: 9780801049330

Published by Baker Academic, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801049334
• ISBN 13: 9780801049330
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

This introductory theology text explains key concepts in Christian doctrine and shows that doctrine is integrally linked to the practical realities of Christian life. In order to grow into more faithful practitioners of Christianity, we need to engage in the practice of learning doctrine and understanding how it shapes faithful lives. Beth Felker Jones helps students articulate basic Christian doctrines, think theologically so they can act Christianly in a diverse world, and connect Christian thought to their everyday life of faith.

This book, written from a solidly evangelical yet ecumenically aware perspective, models a way of doing theology that is generous and charitable. It attends to history and contemporary debates and features voices from the global church. Sidebars made up of illustrative quotations, key Scripture passages, classic hymn texts, and devotional poetry punctuate the chapters.

About the Author

Beth Felker Jones (PhD, Duke University) is professor of theology at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. She previously taught at Wheaton College. She is the author of numerous books, including Faithful: A Theology of Sex, God the Spirit: Introducing Pneumatology in Wesleyan and Ecumenical Perspective, Touched by a Vampire: Discovering the Hidden Messages in the Twilight Saga, and Marks of His Wounds: Gender Politics and Bodily Resurrection.