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An Introduction to Christian Theology

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This textbook has now been replaced with a newer edition 9781108854054. On 1 July 2024 it will be withdrawn from institutional access; further information is available on our editions management page. This will not affect customers who have redeemed access codes or purchased via ecommerce.

Authors

Richard J. Plantinga, Calvin College, Michigan, Thomas R. Thompson, Calvin College, Michigan, Matthew D. Lundberg, Calvin College, Michigan
Published 2010

Description

Far from being solely an academic enterprise, the practice of theology can pique the interest of anyone who wonders about the meaning of life. Inviting readers on a journey of 'faith seeking understanding', this introduction to Christian theology - its basic concepts, confessional content, and history - emphasizes the relevance of the key convictions of Christian faith to the challenges of today's world. In the first part, this book introduces the project of Christian theology and sketches the critical context…

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Key features

  • Includes pedagogical tools such as further reading suggestion at the end of each chapter and an extensive glossary of theological terms
  • Features timelines that summarize the chronological unfolding of the different eras of theology in relation to world history
  • Uses major works of art to illustrate and contextualize the main themes in Christian faith

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