Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine - Hardcover

Allison, Gregg

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0310230136 ISBN 13: 9780310230137

Verlag: Zondervan Academic, 2011

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Book by Allison Gregg

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Most historical theology texts follow Christian beliefs chronologically, discussing notable doctrinal developments for all areas of theology according to their historical appearance. And while this may be good history, it can make for confusing theology, with the classic theological loci scattered throughout various time periods, movements, and controversies. In Historical Theology, Gregg Allison offers students the opportunity to study the historical development of theology according to a topical-chronological arrangement, setting out the history of Christian doctrine one theological element at a time. Such an approach allows readers to concentrate on one tenet of Christianity and its formulation in the early church, through the Middle Ages, Reformation, and post-Reformation era, and into the modern period. The text includes a generous mix of primary source material as well, citing the words of Cyprian, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Barth, and others. Allison references the most accessible editions of these notable theologians’ work so that readers can continue their study of historical theology through Christian history’s most important contributors. Historical Theology is a superb resource for those familiar with Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology or interested in understanding the development of Christian theology.

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Following a topical-chronological structure, and using Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology as a template, this book traces the historical development of the most significant Evangelical doctrines from the early church, into the Middle Ages, across the Reformation and post-Reformation eras, and through the modern period. Unlike the vast majority of historical theology books, it is first arranged topically---chapters treat the inspiration of Scripture, the Trinity, the atonement, the Holy Spirit, justification, the nature of the church, and the final judgment and eternal punishment; thirty-three doctrines in all---then developed chronologically, with each doctrine traced through the four periods. Limiting references to the most significant church leaders, biblical scholars, and theologians who have contributed to the development of these doctrines, the book cites the actual words of Cyprian, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Barth, and others to stimulate a sense of connection with the past. Moreover, it carefully documents the most accessible references from which the citations are taken, for the purpose of making further study as easy as possible.

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• Verlag: Zondervan Academic
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0310230136
• ISBN 13: 9780310230137
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 784