Historical Theology An Introduction to the History of Christian - Thought

Informationen zum Autor Alister E. McGrath is the Head of the Centre for Theology, Religion & Culture at King's College London, having previously been Professor of Historical Theology at the University of Oxford. He is one of the world's leading Protestant theologians and has long been involved in theological education. McGrath is also the author of some of the most widely used theology textbooks, including the bestselling Christian Theology: An Introduction (2010, Wiley-Blackwell), now in its fifth edition. He is in constant demand as a speaker at conferences throughout the world. Klappentext Freshly updated for this second edition with considerable new material, this authoritative introduction to the history of Christian theology covers its development from the beginnings of the Patristic period just decades after Jesus's ministry, through to contemporary theological trends.* A substantially updated new edition of this popular textbook exploring the entire history of Christian thought, written by the bestselling author and internationally-renowned theologian* Features additional coverage of orthodox theology, the Holy Spirit, and medieval mysticism, alongside new sections on liberation, feminist, and Latino theologies, and on the global spread of Christianity* Accessibly structured into four sections covering the Patristic period, the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the reformation and post-reformation eras, and the modern period spanning 1750 to the present day, addressing the key issues and people in each* Includes case studies and primary readings at the end of each section, alongside comprehensive glossaries of key theologians, developments, and terminology* Supported by additional resources available on publication at www.wiley.com/go/mcgrath "HISTORICAL THEOLOGY is a great book for seminary students or any just interested in theology. McGrath covers a lot of material in a relatively short book, and he keeps it interesting throughout." ( Tom-farr.blogspot.com , 1 August 2013) Zusammenfassung Freshly updated for this second edition with considerable new material, this authoritative introduction to the history of Christian theology covers its development from the beginnings of the Patristic period just decades after Jesus's ministry, through to contemporary theological trends. Inhaltsverzeichnis How to Use this Book xiiIntroduction 1The Concept of "Theology": A Brief Introduction 1The Architecture of Theology 4Historical Theology: Its Purpose and Place 81 The Patristic Period, c.100-451 16A Clarifi cation of Terms 17Difficulties in Approaching Patristic Theology 17The Historical Background to Patristic Theology 18Centers of Theological Reflection 22Key Theologians 22Key Theological Developments 26Key Names, Words, and Phrases 35Questions 35Case Studies 362 The Middle Ages and the Renaissance, c.500-1500 77On Defining the "Middle Ages" 78Medieval Theological Landmarks in Western Europe 80The Rise of Scholasticism 84The Italian Renaissance 84The Rise of Humanism 85Medieval Theological Landmarks in Eastern Europe 86Key Theologians 88Key Theological Developments 93Key Names, Words, and Phrases 98Questions 98Case Studies 983 The Reformation and Post-Reformation Periods, 1500-1750 124Reformation - or Reformations? 125A Clarification of Terms 126Post-Reformation Movements 133Key Theologians 136Key Theological Developments 139Developments in Theological Literature 141Key Names, Words, and Phrases 146Questions 146Case Studies 1464 The Modern Period, 1750 to the Present Day 182A Cultural Watershed: The Enlightenment 184The Enlightenment Critique of Christian Theology 184Romanticism and the Critique of the Enlightenment 187The Crisis of Faith in Victorian England 189Postmodernism and a New Theological Agenda 190Key Theologians 192Some Recent Western Theological Movements and Trends 195Key Name...

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How to Use this Book xiiIntroduction 1The Concept of "Theology": A Brief Introduction 1The Architecture of Theology 4Historical Theology: Its Purpose and Place 81 The Patristic Period, c.100-451 16A Clarifi cation of Terms 17Difficulties in Approaching Patristic Theology 17The Historical Background to Patristic Theology 18Centers of Theological Reflection 22Key Theologians 22Key Theological Developments 26Key Names, Words, and Phrases 35Questions 35Case Studies 362 The Middle Ages and the Renaissance, c.500-1500 77On Defining the "Middle Ages" 78Medieval Theological Landmarks in Western Europe 80The Rise of Scholasticism 84The Italian Renaissance 84The Rise of Humanism 85Medieval Theological Landmarks in Eastern Europe 86Key Theologians 88Key Theological Developments 93Key Names, Words, and Phrases 98Questions 98Case Studies 983 The Reformation and Post-Reformation Periods, 1500-1750 124Reformation - or Reformations? 125A Clarification of Terms 126Post-Reformation Movements 133Key Theologians 136Key Theological Developments 139Developments in Theological Literature 141Key Names, Words, and Phrases 146Questions 146Case Studies 1464 The Modern Period, 1750 to the Present Day 182A Cultural Watershed: The Enlightenment 184The Enlightenment Critique of Christian Theology 184Romanticism and the Critique of the Enlightenment 187The Crisis of Faith in Victorian England 189Postmodernism and a New Theological Agenda 190Key Theologians 192Some Recent Western Theological Movements and Trends 195Key Names, Words, and Phrases 209Questions 210Case Studies 210Where Next? 269Details of Theologians 271A Glossary of Theological Terms 276For Further Reading 288Sources of Citations 292Index 297

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"HISTORICAL THEOLOGY is a great book for seminary studentsor any just interested in theology. McGrath covers a lot ofmaterial in a relatively short book, and he keeps it interestingthroughout." ( Tom-farr.blogspot.com , 1 August2013)

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• Authors: Ae Mcgrath, Alister E McGrath, Alister E. McGrath
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.11.2012
• EAN: 9780470672860
• ISBN: 978-0-470-67286-0
• No. of pages: 320
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Theologie, Systematische Theologie, Theology, History of Religion, Religion & Theology, Religion u. Theologie, Systematic Theology