Introduction to Christian Theology, An

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Far from being solely an academic enterprise, the practice of theology can pique the interest of anyone who wonders about the meaning of life. Inviting readers on a journey of 'faith seeking understanding', this introduction to Christian theology - its basic concepts, confessional content, and history - emphasizes the relevance of the key convictions of Christian faith to the challenges of today's world. In the first part, this book introduces the project of Christian theology and sketches the critical context that confronts Christian thought and practice today. In a second part, it offers a survey of the key doctrinal themes of Christian theology - including revelation, the triune God, and the world as creation - identifying their biblical basis and the highlights of their historical development before giving a systematic evaluation of each theme. The third part provides an overview of Christian theology from the early church to the present. Includes pedagogical tools such as further reading suggestion at the end of each chapter and an extensive glossary of theological terms Features timelines that summarize the chronological unfolding of the different eras of theology in relation to world history Uses major works of art to illustrate and contextualize the main themes in Christian faith.