A history of Christian theology : an introduction / William C. Placher and Derek R. Nelson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Placher, William C., author.

Nelson, Derek R., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theology, Doctrinal--History.

Theology, Doctrinal.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxv, 328 pages )

Edition:

Second Edition.

Place of Publication:

Louisville, Kentucky : Westminster John Knox Press, [2013]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"A modern classic, A History of Christian Theology offers a concise yet complete chronicle of the whole of Christian theology, from its background in the history of Israel to the liberation and postliberal theologies of recent years. This updated thirtieth anniversary edition includes expanded treatments of theological developments at the end of the twentieth century, and preliminary trajectories for theology in the twenty-first century. It also includes updated bibliographies and revised chapters on important innovations in biblical studies, and their impact on theology. This updated and revised edition will continue to aid the work of both students and faculty for years to come"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

The hope of Israel

The mission to the Gentiles

The beginnings of orthodoxy

An alliance with philosophy

Truly human, truly divine

Light in the East

Augustine

The path to salvation

The fragile synthesis

The absolute power of God

Faith alone, scripture alone

The Catholic Reformation

God's governance

Reason and enthusiasm

The city on a hill

The claims of history

The end of Western Christendom

The current scene.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-300) and index.

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781611643527

161164352X