There has long been a need for a comprehensive but truly introductory single-authored textbook in theology. By introducing the reader to the biblical, doctrinal and contemporary dimensions of Christianity with the help of illustrated examples from selected primary texts, the book provides an excellent grounding in theology for both students of the discipline and the general reader. The work explores key 'tools' for the scientific study of theology, endeavouring both to affirm the rationale behind Christian thinking, and also to familiarize the reader with significant contrary positions. The solid foundations in biblical theology and hermeneutics given in the book will enable students to read Judeo-Christian scripture intelligently. Key testimonies regarding Jesus Christ are scrutinized and the nature of the New Testament discussed. As well as the emergence of doctrinal orthodoxy and the later disagreements which have shaped contemporary Christianity, the reader will become familiar with the dimensions of current Christian thinking in its dialogue with post-modernity.

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Utgivningsdatum:2013-07-04
Mått:169 x 244 x 47 mm
Vikt:1 102 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Continnuum-3PL
Antal sidor:560
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9780567045447

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Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion

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Anthony Towey has spent over 20 years teaching and lecturing in theology at every level. A skilled communicator, he is a former Academic Tutor of the English College, Rome, and currently Head of the School of Theology, Philosophy and History at St Mary's University College, London.

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Scholarly quips sparkle throughout this 500-page compendium of Christian theology, making it an accessible and user-friendly read ... Together with helpful references, glossary, maps and a timeline this helps to make An Introduction to Christian Theology an excellent primer for students and teachers ... Highly recommended, Anthony Towey has set a new standard in an important field.

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INTRODUCTION AND TANAK1. THEOLOGY – Thoughtful conversation about God2. GENESIS – God, Creation and Humanity3. TORAH – Covenant, Exodus and the Law4. NEB’IM – Prophets, Kings & Exile5. KETUBIM – Priests, Poets & Wisdom NEW TESTAMENT6. GOSPELS – Jesus as Messiah7. GOSPELS – Theology of the Kingdom8. GOSPELS – Death & Resurrection9. ACTS – The Way of the Lord10. PAUL – Religious Revolutionary11. JOHN – Theology & Witness CLASSICAL12. CANON – Scriptures & Theology13. CREED – Kerygma to Creed14. COUNCILS – Councils & Controversy15. ECCLESIOLOGY – New Israel, New Church, New Empire?16. CLASSICAL – Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas17. SACRAMENTS – Biblical & Scholastic Synthesis18. REFORMATION – Ecclesiology in Three Dimensions MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY19. THEOLOGY ‘versus’ PHILOSOPHY20. THEOLOGY ‘versus’ SCIENCE21. THEOLOGY ‘versus’ ANTHROPOLOGY22. DIALOGUES in Different Voices23. DIALOGUES in Ethics24. DIALOGUES in Faith25. DIALOGUE & the Future