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Informationen zum Autor Alister E. McGrath is Head of the Centre for Theology, Religion & Culture, and Professor of Theology, Ministry, and Education at King's College, London. A world-acclaimed theologian, he is the author of numerous bestselling books including The Christian Theology Reader (4th edition, 2011), Theology: The Basics (3rd edition, 2011), Science and Religion (2nd edition, 2010), and Dawkins' God: Genes, Memes and the Meaning of Life (2004), all published by Wiley-Blackwell. Klappentext In this fully expanded and updated new edition, leading theologian Alister E. McGrath brings together key theological readings to provide a concise and balanced introduction to the Christian faith.* Readings are drawn from a broad theological spectrum and include both historical and contemporary, mainstream and cutting-edge approaches* Provides an introduction and analysis of each reading, along with a helpful glossary* Uses the Apostle's Creed as a framework to introduce readers to writings on key issues, such as faith, God, Jesus, creation, and salvation* Includes a new section on the Holy Spirit and increased coverage of contemporary theology and feminist theology* Encourages readers to interact with each text and to engage with primary sources* Serves as an ideal companion to the bestselling textbook Theology: The Basics, third edition, but can also be used as a concise, stand-alone readerTheology: The Basic Readings, second edition, is an essential guide to the major topics in Christian theology. Zusammenfassung In this fully expanded and updated new edition, leading theologian Alister E. McGrath brings together key theological readings to provide a concise and balanced introduction to the Christian faith.* Readings are drawn from a broad theological spectrum and includes both historical and contemporary, mainstream and cutting-edge approaches* Provides an introduction and analysis of each reading, along with a helpful glossary* Uses the Apostle's Creed as a framework to introduce readers to writings on key issues, such as faith, God, Jesus, creation, and salvation* Includes a new section on the Holy Spirit and increased coverage of contemporary theology* Encourages readers to interact with each text and to engage with primary sources* Serves as an ideal companion to the bestselling textbook, Theology: The Basics, but can also be used as a concise, stand-alone readerTheology: The Basic Readings is an essential guide to the major topics in Christian theology. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments.How To Use This Book.Engaging a Reading.Christian Theology: An Historical Overview.1. Faith.2. God.3. Creation.4. Jesus.5. Salvation.6. Spirit.7. Trinity.8. Church.9. Sacraments.10. Heaven.A Brief Glossary of Theological Terms.Sources of Readings.Index. ...
