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The Christian Theology Reader

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The Christian Theology Reader by Alister E. McGrath gathers over 350 significant readings from more than 200 sources, spanning two millennia of Christian history. This 5th edition offers thoroughly revised content that places each reading within its historical and theological context, complete with introductions, commentary, and study questions. It expands its scope with new material on world Christianity and includes perspectives from feminist, liberation, and postcolonial theologies, as well as contributions from female theologians and voices from the developing world. Enhanced pedagogical features and a companion website with video resources support deeper learning.
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This comprehensive and scholarly compilation is ideal for theology students, clergy, and anyone seeking an in-depth understanding of Christian theological thought throughout history. It serves well as both a standalone resource and companion to McGrath's introductory texts.

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Regarded as the leading text in Christian theology for the last 25 years, Alister E. McGrath s The Christian Theology Reader is now available in a new 5th edition featuring completely revised and updated content.

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Regarded as the leading text in Christian theology for the last 25 years, Alister E. McGrath’s The Christian Theology Reader is now available in a new 5th edition featuring completely revised and updated content.

Bringing together more than 350 readings from over 200 sources, this edition charts 2,000 years of Christian history. Each reading is situated within its appropriate historical and theological context with its own introduction, commentary, and study questions.

This edition includes new readings on world Christianity, and feminist, liberation, and postcolonial theologies. It also has more selections by female theologians and theologians from the developing world.

The book contains additional pedagogical features, such as new discussion questions and case studies. A robust website complements the book with new videos by the author to aid student learning.

Designed to function as a stand-alone volume, it also serves as a companion to Christian Theology: An Introduction, 6th edition, providing a complete overview of the subject.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118874387

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 5th edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 1315g

Pages: 640

About the Author

Alister E. McGrath is Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at Oxford University, UK. He is regarded as one of the world's leading theologians and is the author of some of the world's most widely used theological textbooks, including the bestselling Christian Theology: An Introduction (Wiley Blackwell, 2016), now in its sixth edition. He is in constant demand as a speaker at conferences throughout the world. In addition to major academic works and textbooks, he is the author of the highly acclaimed award winning biography, C. S. Lewis: A Life (2013), and The Big Question: Why Can't We Stop Talking about Science, Faith, and God (2015), nominated by Library Journal as one of the best religious books of 2015.

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