Christian Theology: An Introduction to Its Traditions and Tasks / Edition 1

by Robert H. King, Peter C. Hodgson

Overview

This highly acclaimed and widely used volume now in its third edition, is a collaborative presentation of the chief Christian doctrines in light of their traditional theological formulations, their historical development, and contemporary challenges. Joined by David Tracy, Langdon Gilkey, Edward Farley, Sallie McFague, and many others, Hodgson and King explore the task of theology, method, scripture and traditions, God, revelation, creation, human being, sin and evil, Christ and salvation, church, sacraments, the Spirit and Christian life, the reign of God, other religions, and "the Christian paradigm."Each chapter sets forth the primary shape and substance of a doctrine, its historical development, "how that tradition has been challenged and transformed under the pressures of modern thought," and new and persistent issues that set the agenda for future theological work.

Written with intelligence and verve, and newly updated, Christian Theology has proven a superlative introduction to Christianity's classical heritage and its future theological horizons. Companion volumes include Readings in Christian Theology and Reconstructing Christian Theology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800628673
Publisher:	1517 Media
Publication date:	07/01/1994
Edition description:	Newly updated
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.06(d)

About the Author

Robert H. King is formerly the Vice-President and Dean of Millsaps College. He is the author of The Meaning of God.

Peter C. Hodgson is Charles G. Finney Professor of Theology Emeritus at Vanderbilt Divinity School, Nashville, and author of key works in both historical and constructive theology. He is a leading translator of the works of G.W.F. Hegel and the author of eleven books.