An introduction to Christian theology: biblical, classical, contemporary
By introducing the reader to biblical, doctrinal and historical dimensions of Christianity, and by illustrating the same with selections from primary texts, this book will provide an excellent grounding in theology for both students of the discipline and the general reader
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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London [u.a.]
Bloomsbury
2013
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| In: | Year: 2013 |
| Reviews: | An Introduction to Christian Theology: Biblical, Classical, Contemporary by Anthony Towey, Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2013 (ISBN 978-0-567-04535-5), 560 pp., pb £22.99 (2014) (Giostra, Alessandro)
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| IxTheo Classification: | CA Christianity FA Theology |
| Further subjects: | B
Theology
B Christianity Philosophy |
| Summary: | By introducing the reader to biblical, doctrinal and historical dimensions of Christianity, and by illustrating the same with selections from primary texts, this book will provide an excellent grounding in theology for both students of the discipline and the general reader Thoughtful conversation about God -- Genesis: God, creation and humanity -- The Torah: covenant, exodus and the law -- Nebi'im: prophets, kings and covenant -- Ketubim: priests, poets, wisdom -- Gospels: theology of Jesus as messiah -- The theology of the kingdom -- Death and resurrection -- The Jesus movement in the Acts of the Apostles -- Paul -- John as theologian -- Canon: scriptural basis of theology -- Kerygma to creeds -- Councils and controversy -- Ecclesiology: new Israel, new Jesus, new empire? -- Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas -- Sacraments -- Ecclesiology in three dimensions -- Theology 'versus' philosophy? -- Theology 'versus' science -- Theology 'versus' anthropology? -- Dialogues in different voices -- Dialogues in ethics -- Dialogues in faith -- Dialogue and the future |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0567045447 |