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An Introduction
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This book is ideal for students, newcomers to Christian theology, and readers interested in understanding the diverse expressions of Christianity without any prior knowledge of the subject.
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Now available in a fully revised and updated new edition, this popular textbook by one of the world’s leading theologians offers a lively, jargon-free introduction to Christianity.
- Features a wealth of new material on global Christianity, American Christianity, the Orthodox Church, current theological debates, and Christianity in relation to other world religions.
- Includes enhanced and expanded student-friendly features, including numerous illustrations, suggestions for further reading, a glossary of Christian terms, and brief readings from primary Christian sources.
- Written in an accessible and engaging style that assumes no prior knowledge of Christian beliefs or practices, making it an invaluable resource for beginners to the subject as well as those looking for a refresher.
- Incorporates coverage of Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Protestantism, Evangelicalism, and Pentecostalism.
A glossary, related websites, and other resources from Dr. McGrath are available online at www.alistermcgrathwiley.com.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781118465653
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 January 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Edition: 3rd edition
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 185.0mm
Height: 239.0mm
Weight: 590g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Alister E. McGrath is Andreas Idreos Professor of Scienceand Religion at the University of Oxford. One of the world sleading theologians, he has written numerous critically acclaimedbooks, including Why God Won t Go Away: Engaging the NewAtheism (2011), Darwinism and the Divine: EvolutionaryThought and Natural Theology (Wiley, 2011), and TheIntellectual World of C. S. Lewis (Wiley, 2013). He is also theauthor of some of the most widely used theology textbooks,including the bestselling Christian Theology: AnIntroduction now in its fifth edition (Wiley, 2010), Historical Theology: An Introduction 2 nd edition(Wiley, 2012), and Theology: The Basics 3 rdedition (Wiley, 2011).
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