Christian thought revisited: three types of theology

Christian Thought Revisited offers an overview of three basic models of theology in Western Christian history. From the works of Tertullian, Clement of Alexandria and Origen, and Ireanaeus of Lyon come the models of moral theology, metaphysical theology, and pastoral theology. This categorization he...

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Main Author: González, Justo L. 1937- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Maryknoll, New York Orbis Books 1999
In:Year: 1999
Edition:Revised edition
Further subjects:B Theology, Doctrinal History
B Theology Methodology History
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Summary:Christian Thought Revisited offers an overview of three basic models of theology in Western Christian history. From the works of Tertullian, Clement of Alexandria and Origen, and Ireanaeus of Lyon come the models of moral theology, metaphysical theology, and pastoral theology. This categorization helps readers understand the validity and application of all three models in the study of theology today. --From publisher's description
The three types in their classical formulation. Places and people ; God, creation, and original sin ; The way of salvation ; The use of Scripture ; A matter of perspective -- The course of Western theology. Later patristic theology : the role of Augustine ; Medieval theology ; The Reformation and beyond -- Contemporary relevance. Type C theology in the twentieth century
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-169) and index
ISBN:1570752559