An Introduction to Christian Theology (Introduction to by Richard J. Plantinga,Thomas R. Thompson,Matthew D. Lundberg PDF

By Richard J. Plantinga,Thomas R. Thompson,Matthew D. Lundberg

faraway from being exclusively an educational company, the perform of theology can pique the curiosity of somebody who wonders concerning the which means of existence. Inviting readers on a trip of 'faith looking understanding', this advent to Christian theology – its easy suggestions, confessional content material, and historical past – emphasizes the relevance of the major convictions of Christian religion to the demanding situations of cutting-edge international. within the first half, this booklet introduces the undertaking of Christian theology and sketches the serious context that confronts Christian notion and perform at the present time. In a moment half, it deals a survey of the most important doctrinal subject matters of Christian theology – together with revelation, the triune God, and the realm as construction – making a choice on their biblical foundation and the highlights in their historic improvement ahead of giving a scientific review of every subject. The 3rd half presents an summary of Christian theology from the early church to the present.

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