Author : A. N. S. Lane
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,1 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780785211433
From the first century to the twentieth, from Palestine via Europe to Asia and Africa, this easy-to-use guide puts over 100 of the most influential people and councils in perspective, enabling you to understand and appreciate the way the Christian faith has developed over the centuries.
Author : Ronald E. Heine
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 16,44 MB
Release : 2007-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0801027772
Examines the role played by the Old Testament in the formation of early Christian thinking.
Author : Chad Meister
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 46,90 MB
Release : 2016-11-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1317436075
The story of Christian thought is essential to understanding Christian faith today and the last two millennia of world history. This fresh and lively introduction explores the central ideas, persons, events, and movements that gave rise to Christian thought, from early beginnings to its present forms. By highlighting the important but often neglected role of women and the influence of non-Christian ideas and movements, this book provides a broader context for understanding the history of Christian ideas and their role in shaping our world. Christian Thought: provides an overview of the context of Christianity’s origin, including discussion of the influence of Hebrews, Greeks, and Romans explores the major events and figures of the history of Christian thought, while drawing attention to significant voices which have often been suppressed analyses the impact on Christian thought of widely discussed events such as The Great Schism, the Scientific Revolution, and modernism surveys contemporary trends such as fundamentalism, feminism, and postmodernism. This fully revised and updated second edition features a new chapter on liberal theology and reflects recent scholarship in the field. Complete with figures, timelines and maps, this is an ideal resource for anyone wanting to learn more about the development of Christian thought and its influence over the centuries. Further teaching and learning resources are available on the companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/meister.
Author : Tony Lane
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 34,71 MB
Release : 2006-06
Category : Religion
ISBN :
A succinct, readable survey of key Christian thinkers and significant theological developments from the church's inception to the present.
Author : Tony Lane
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 42,46 MB
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830896236
This reliable and highly readable textbook provides comprehensive coverage of core Christian beliefs. Based on the author's introductory Christian doctrine course, the book rests firmly on biblical foundations while providing a balanced discussion of areas where evangelicals disagree. The text includes essay topics and further reading suggestions.
Author : Nathan D. Holsteen
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 23,26 MB
Release : 2014-01-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441263616
Dallas Seminary Professors Make Basic Theology Accessible for All Theology doesn't have to be complicated. In this book, trusted Dallas Seminary professors present a concise systematic theology that distills the essential spiritual truths in a way that makes sense to readers--students, lay people, and pastors. Here are introductions, overviews, and reviews of key tenets of orthodox protestant evangelical doctrines. The book also includes an annotated list of key applicable Bible texts, a quick-paced story of doctrine throughout church history, heresies or distortions to be aware of, and more. Exploring Christian Theology is useful for discipleship, catechism, membership training, preview or review of doctrine, or quick personal reference. It can also be used by ministry training programs, Bible colleges, or seminaries as an introductory primer to orient students in preparation for a more in-depth study of theology.
Author : Alister E. McGrath
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 20,23 MB
Release : 2012-07-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0470672862
Freshly updated for this second edition with considerable new material, this authoritative introduction to the history of Christian theology covers its development from the beginnings of the Patristic period just decades after Jesus's ministry, through to contemporary theological trends. A substantially updated new edition of this popular textbook exploring the entire history of Christian thought, written by the bestselling author and internationally-renowned theologian Features additional coverage of orthodox theology, the Holy Spirit, and medieval mysticism, alongside new sections on liberation, feminist, and Latino theologies, and on the global spread of Christianity Accessibly structured into four sections covering the Patristic period, the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the reformation and post-reformation eras, and the modern period spanning 1750 to the present day, addressing the key issues and people in each Includes case studies and primary readings at the end of each section, alongside comprehensive glossaries of key theologians, developments, and terminology Supported by additional resources available on publication at www.wiley.com/go/mcgrath
Author : C. Douglas Weaver
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,13 MB
Release : 2024-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781481321945
Author : Donald K. McKim
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 40,75 MB
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780804207027
In this volume, Donald McKim traces the historical and systematic development of eight major Christian doctrines from early centuries to the present. Clearly written and amply documented, this introductory handbook features primary sources and extensive endnotes. It covers: the Trinity, Christology, Ecclesiology, Anthropology, Soteriology, Authority, the Sacraments, and Eschatology, concentrating on the decisive points in the development of the Church's theology. This book is well structured for use as a basic text.
Author :
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 18,14 MB
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 144126485X
The Foundations of Theology in Everyday Language Dallas Seminary professors Nathan Holsteen and Michael Svigel are passionate about the key doctrines of Christianity. They want readers to know why they're important and why they matter. This volume includes two parts: · How Firm a Foundation: Revelation, Scripture, and Truth · God in Three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit The authors explore these important topics in a concise and highly readable style that makes sense--whether you're a student of the Bible, a pastor, or someone who simply wants to know God better. For each topic you'll find · An introduction, overview, and review of the key points · Several applicable Bible texts, including verses to memorize · A quick-paced history of the doctrine · Distortions to be aware of and avoid · Reading lists for further study · A glossary of theological terms "Exploring Christian Theology is a wonderful doctrinal primer that teaches theology in a way that will engage you and cause you to reflect. . . . A great way to get acquainted with key biblical theological themes." --Darrell Bock, Senior Research Professor, Dallas Theological Seminary
