An Introduction to Christian Theology

ISBN-13: 9781108810784 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 652 str.

Michigan) Lundberg Matthew D. (Calvin College

Opis

A journey in Christian theology through biblical, historical, and thematic perspectives, with special attention to the context of today's world.

Spis treści

Part I. Introduction to Theology: 1. What is theology?; 2. The critical context of theology today; Part II. Key Themes of Christian Theology: 3. Revelation and knowledge of God; 4. A tale of two theisms; 5. The triune God; 6. The world as creation; 7. Humanity in the image of God and the disfigurement of sin; 8. The problem of evil and the question of theodicy; 9. The identity and person of Jesus Christ; 10. The reconciling work of Jesus Christ; 11. The person and work of the Holy Spirit; 12. Dimensions of salvation; 13. The church and its mission; 14. Christianity in a global context; 15. Hope and the future; Part III. Historical Survey of Christian Theology: 16. Theology in the patristic era (c. 100–500); 17. Theology in the middle ages (c. 500–1400); 18. Theology in the Reformation period (c. 1400–1700); 19. Theology in modernity (c. 1700–1960); 20. Theology in the contemporary period (c. 1960–present).