Faith seeking understanding : an introduction to Christian theology / Daniel L. Migliore.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Migliore, Daniel L., 1935- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theology, Doctrinal.

Physical Description:

xviii, 485 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids, Michigan : William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2014.

Summary:

A superb, standard Christian theology text for nearly a quarter century, Daniel Migliore's Faith Seeking Understanding explores all of the major Christian doctrines in freshly contemporary ways. This third edition offers new For Further Reading suggestions at the end of each chapter, a substantial expansion of the glossary, and new material incorporated throughout, including a section on Christians and Muslims. Further, the three imaginary theological dialogues culminating the book-pointedly playful exchanges that have delighted countless readers-are here joined by a fourth dialogue, between Karl Barth and Friedrich Nietzsche, on atheism. All in all, a new generation of students, pastors, and Christian educators, eager to better understand the rich heritage, central themes, and contemporary challenges of Christian theology, will find both guidance and stimulation in Migliore's updated work. Book jacket.

Contents:

The task of theology

The meaning of revelation

The authority of scripture

The triune God

The good creation

The providence of God and the mystery of evil

Humanity as creature, sinner, and new being in Christ

The person and work of Jesus Christ

Confessing Jesus Christ in context

The Holy Spirit and the Christian life

The new community

Proclamation, sacraments, and ministry

The finality of Jesus Christ and religious pluralism

Christian hope.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0802871852

9780802871855

OCLC:

879851568

Publisher Number:

99960008475