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Historical Theology
An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought
Taschenbuch von Alister E McGrath
Sprache: Englisch

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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.

Über den Autor

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).

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Details
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
Artikel-ID: 121687145
Über den Autor

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).

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Details
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
Artikel-ID: 121687145
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