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In Historical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought, renowned theologian Alister E. McGrath traces Christian theology from the early days of the Church Fathers to the modern era. Assuming no prior background in the subject, this reliable and accessible textbook provides the knowledge for a broad understanding of Christian theological development within the Patristic Period, the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the Reformation and Post-Reformation, and the Modern Period.
Throughout the book, reader-friendly chapters highlight the importance of historical theology within Christian theology, discuss major schools of thought and individual theologians, and explore central themes through numerous case studies, primary readings, and study questions. Each section includes a general overview of the period covered, detailed case studies, and readings from primary texts. This expanded third edition includes new and updated sections on postcolonial theology, the spread of global Christianity, and more.
Accompanied by an instructor's website with PowerPoint slides, quizzes, and additional teaching resources, Historical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought, Third Edition is the ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Christian history and theology.
In Historical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought, renowned theologian Alister E. McGrath traces Christian theology from the early days of the Church Fathers to the modern era. Assuming no prior background in the subject, this reliable and accessible textbook provides the knowledge for a broad understanding of Christian theological development within the Patristic Period, the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the Reformation and Post-Reformation, and the Modern Period.
Throughout the book, reader-friendly chapters highlight the importance of historical theology within Christian theology, discuss major schools of thought and individual theologians, and explore central themes through numerous case studies, primary readings, and study questions. Each section includes a general overview of the period covered, detailed case studies, and readings from primary texts. This expanded third edition includes new and updated sections on postcolonial theology, the spread of global Christianity, and more.
Accompanied by an instructor's website with PowerPoint slides, quizzes, and additional teaching resources, Historical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought, Third Edition is the ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Christian history and theology.
ALISTER E. MCGRATH, formerly Professor of Historical Theology at the University of Oxford, UK, is an acclaimed scholar, theologian, intellectual historian, lecturer, and author. His bestselling books and textbooks on theology with Wiley Blackwell include Reformation Thought: An Introduction (5e, 2021), Science and Religion: A New Introduction (3e, 2020), Theology: The Basics (4e, 2017), The Christian Theology Reader (5e, 2016), and Christian Theology: An Introduction (6e, 2016).
How to Use This Book xii
Introduction 1
The Concept of "Theology": A Brief Introduction 1
The Architecture of Theology 5
Historical Theology: Its Purpose and Place 9
1 Early Christian Theology: The Patristic Period, c.100-451 17
A Clarification of Terms 18
Difficulties in Approaching Early Christian Theology 19
The Historical Background to Early Christian Theology 20
Centers of Early Christian Theological Reflection 24
Key Theologians 25
Key Theological Developments 28
Key Names, Words, and Phrases 37
Case Studies 38
2 The Middle Ages and the Renaissance, c.500-1500 83
On Defining the "Middle Ages" 84
Medieval Theological Landmarks in Western Europe 86
The Rise of Scholasticism 90
The Italian Renaissance 91
The Rise of Humanism 92
Medieval Theological Landmarks in Eastern Europe 93
Key Theologians 95
Key Theological Developments 100
Key Names, Words, and Phrases 105
Case Studies 106
3 The Reformation and Post-Reformation Periods, 1500-1750 133
Reformation - or Reformations? 134
A Clarification of Terms 135
Post-Reformation Movements 141
Key Theologians 145
Key Theological Developments 149
Developments in Theological Literature 151
Key Names, Words, and Phrases 155
Case Studies 156
4 The Modern Period, 1750 - The Present Day 196
A Cultural Watershed: The Enlightenment 198
The Enlightenment Critique of Traditional Theology 199
Romanticism and the Critique of the Enlightenment 203
The Crisis of Faith in Victorian England 204
The Crisis of the First World War 205
Postmodernism and a New Theological Agenda 207
Key Theologians 209
Some Recent Western Theological Movements and Trends 212
Key Names, Words, and Phrases 227
Case Studies 228
Where Next? 300
A Glossary of Theological Terms 302
Sources of Citations 314
Suggestions for Further Reading 319
Index 321
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2022 |
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Fachbereich: | Allgemeines |
Genre: | Importe, Religion & Theologie |
Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
Thema: | Lexika |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | 336 S. |
ISBN-13: | 9781119870340 |
ISBN-10: | 1119870348 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Herstellernummer: | 1W119870340 |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | McGrath, Alister E |
Auflage: | 3rd edition |
Hersteller: | Wiley |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, D-69469 Weinheim, amartine@wiley-vch.de |
Maße: | 251 x 178 x 17 mm |
Von/Mit: | Alister E McGrath |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 12.12.2022 |
Gewicht: | 0,66 kg |
ALISTER E. MCGRATH, formerly Professor of Historical Theology at the University of Oxford, UK, is an acclaimed scholar, theologian, intellectual historian, lecturer, and author. His bestselling books and textbooks on theology with Wiley Blackwell include Reformation Thought: An Introduction (5e, 2021), Science and Religion: A New Introduction (3e, 2020), Theology: The Basics (4e, 2017), The Christian Theology Reader (5e, 2016), and Christian Theology: An Introduction (6e, 2016).
How to Use This Book xii
Introduction 1
The Concept of "Theology": A Brief Introduction 1
The Architecture of Theology 5
Historical Theology: Its Purpose and Place 9
1 Early Christian Theology: The Patristic Period, c.100-451 17
A Clarification of Terms 18
Difficulties in Approaching Early Christian Theology 19
The Historical Background to Early Christian Theology 20
Centers of Early Christian Theological Reflection 24
Key Theologians 25
Key Theological Developments 28
Key Names, Words, and Phrases 37
Case Studies 38
2 The Middle Ages and the Renaissance, c.500-1500 83
On Defining the "Middle Ages" 84
Medieval Theological Landmarks in Western Europe 86
The Rise of Scholasticism 90
The Italian Renaissance 91
The Rise of Humanism 92
Medieval Theological Landmarks in Eastern Europe 93
Key Theologians 95
Key Theological Developments 100
Key Names, Words, and Phrases 105
Case Studies 106
3 The Reformation and Post-Reformation Periods, 1500-1750 133
Reformation - or Reformations? 134
A Clarification of Terms 135
Post-Reformation Movements 141
Key Theologians 145
Key Theological Developments 149
Developments in Theological Literature 151
Key Names, Words, and Phrases 155
Case Studies 156
4 The Modern Period, 1750 - The Present Day 196
A Cultural Watershed: The Enlightenment 198
The Enlightenment Critique of Traditional Theology 199
Romanticism and the Critique of the Enlightenment 203
The Crisis of Faith in Victorian England 204
The Crisis of the First World War 205
Postmodernism and a New Theological Agenda 207
Key Theologians 209
Some Recent Western Theological Movements and Trends 212
Key Names, Words, and Phrases 227
Case Studies 228
Where Next? 300
A Glossary of Theological Terms 302
Sources of Citations 314
Suggestions for Further Reading 319
Index 321
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2022 |
---|---|
Fachbereich: | Allgemeines |
Genre: | Importe, Religion & Theologie |
Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
Thema: | Lexika |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | 336 S. |
ISBN-13: | 9781119870340 |
ISBN-10: | 1119870348 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Herstellernummer: | 1W119870340 |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | McGrath, Alister E |
Auflage: | 3rd edition |
Hersteller: | Wiley |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, D-69469 Weinheim, amartine@wiley-vch.de |
Maße: | 251 x 178 x 17 mm |
Von/Mit: | Alister E McGrath |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 12.12.2022 |
Gewicht: | 0,66 kg |