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Informationen zum Autor Steven D. Cone is Professor of Theology, Lincoln Christian University, USA. Klappentext This textbook provides complete and comprehensive coverage of the theological tradition of Aquinas, Maximus, Luther, Irenaeus, Lonergan, von Balthasar, Schmemann, Meyendorf and Barth. Each section of this textbook explores a wide variety of questions - who are we? Is there a God, and if so, what is his nature? Who is Jesus? What does it mean that we live both in sin and righteousness? It consists of 15 modules that are comprised of 46 chapters. Each module has two parts: there are systematic chapters that discuss and explain each module's topic; and the final chapter of each module examines 4 to 6 primary sources that are important for each topic. This textbook includes an extensive range of pedagogical features: - Sample tests in which each objective question has been quality tested by classroom use (with a discrimination index) - A discussion guide for each chapter - Learning objectives linked to each chapter - The text includes bold-faced terms, boxed text sections that identify central figures and points of debate, study question, chapter summaries, glossary Vorwort An undergraduate textbook that helps the student to understand systematic theology through discussion with the great theologians of the past. Zusammenfassung This textbook provides complete and comprehensive coverage of the theological tradition of Aquinas, Maximus, Luther, Irenaeus, Lonergan, von Balthasar, Schmemann, Meyendorf and Barth. Each section of this textbook explores a wide variety of questions – who are we? Is there a God, and if so, what is his nature? Who is Jesus? What does it mean that we live both in sin and righteousness? It consists of 15 modules that are comprised of 46 chapters. Each module has two parts: there are systematic chapters that discuss and explain each module’s topic; and the final chapter of each module examines 4 to 6 primary sources that are important for each topic.This textbook includes an extensive range of pedagogical features: - Sample tests in which each objective question has been quality tested by classroom use (with a discrimination index) - A discussion guide for each chapter - Learning objectives linked to each chapter - The text includes bold-faced terms, boxed text sections that identify central figures and points of debate, study question, chapter summaries, glossary Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction A. Theology and the Great Tradition B. How to Use this Book MODULE 1: THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS 2. Theological Method 3. Theological Authorities 4. Scripture 5. Historical Section I: Inspiration and Interpretation of Scripture A. Augustine B. Jerome C. A. A. Hodge D. James Orr E. Donald Bloesch F. Summary G. Discussion questions H. Chapter bibliography MODULE 2: THEOLOGICAL AUTHORITIES 6. Reason 7. Tradition 8. Experience 9. Historical Section II: Faith and Reason A. Clement of Alexandria B. Tertullian C. Augustine D. The Belgic Confession E. Benedict XVI F. Summary G. Discussion questions H. Chapter bibliography MODULE 3: DOCTRINE OF GOD 10. God 11. Historical Section III: Proofs of God's Existence A. Anselm of Canterbury B. Thomas Aquinas C. Blaise Pascal D. Summary E. Discussion questions F. Chapter bibliography MODULE 4: THE TRINITY 12. The Trinity 13. Historical Section IV: The Trinity A. Irenaeus B. Gregory of Nyssa C. Augustine D. The 11th Council of Toledo E. Leonardo Boff F. Summary G. Discussion questions H. Chapter bibliography MODULE 5: THE WORK OF GOD <...
