The new edition of this widely used collection of readings builds on the success of the first edition of The Christian Theology Reader. It now includes more than 300 seminal readings from the entire Christian tradition, using important sources from the patristic, medieval, Reformation, and modern periods. Each reading has been selected on the ...
Written by one of the world's leading theologians, Theology: The Basics is designed for students taking a first short course in Christian theology or for lay Christians who wish to find out more about their faith. Accessible and lively, this introductory textbook: Introduces readers to key theological issues, such as God, Jesus Christ, the Holy ...
A study of how the King James version of the Bible was first translated into and published in English. Translating The Bible from Latin into English (making it accessible for the first time to those beyond the well-educated and/or the clergy) was a tremendous religious, moral, and social struggle which resulted in not only political and religious ...
Now in paperback, "the most readable introduction to the history, theology and present-day practices of Protestantism" (Publishers Weekly)--a world-renowned scholar offers a new interpretation of the Protestant Reformation and its impact throughout five centuries.
This guide aims to introduce the student to the problems, tasks, traditions and personalities of Christian theology. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject and is written in a clear style with an emphasis on intelligibility and accessibility of information. The book contains three major sections. "Landmarks" is an exposition of the ...
The new edition of this popular textbook by leading theologian, Alister E. McGrath, will be essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the dynamics of the world's largest religion. Fully revised to include greater coverage of the Catholic perspective, contemporary issues, non-Western Christianity, globalization and women, this is a truly ...
Volume I documents the development of the doctrine of justification from its earliest period to the eve of the Reformation. The work opens with an analysis of the semantic background of the concept in the world of the Ancient Near East, and particular attention is paid to the difficulties of translating the concept into Greek and Latin, After this ...
Christian Theology: An Introduction is internationally acknowledged to be among the leading textbooks in Christian theology. This new edition retains all of the highly acclaimed features of the first two editions, whilst incorporating important new material. Using clear and accessible language, the text assumes no prior knowledge of Christian ...
In this brief book, Alister McGrath introduces us to the essential truths about God the Father, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. The six sections in the book, together with discussion questions, make it ideal for group use.
The European Reformation remains of considerable importance to both historians and theologians. In recent years, new light has been shed on the ideas underlying the movement, especially their origins and their relation to the thought of the Renaissance and late medieval scholasticism. Both historians and theologians, however, have been hindered ...
In this new textbook, one of the world's leading theological educationalists provides a comprehensive introduction to Christianity. Written in a clear and accessible style, An Introduction to Christianity will be essential reading for all who want to understand the dynamics of the world's most numerous religion.The book begins with an introduction ...
Do you ever stop and wonder what it all means? What is the point of life? Is there a way to achieve spiritual fulfillment? This new book, written by one of the world's most gifted Christian communicators, provides spiritual guidance to those looking for religious answers to their deepest questions. Taking as a starting point the deep sense of ...
McGrath sees two kinds of obstacles to faith: intellectual barriers and existential, or experiemental ones--the traumas, anxieties, and hopes of life. In this book, he seeks to balance these obstacles with a people-based approach, as he states "Christianity must commend itself in terms of its relevance to life, not just in its inherent rationality ...
History occasionally produces figures whose influence on their own and successive generations is immense. Marx, Freud and Lenin had such an influence, and so, Alister McGrath argues, does John Calvin. This book provides a fresh and lucid exploration of Calvin's life and influence, his theology and his political thought, and his determining of the ...
Alister E. McGrath is one of the world's leading theologians, with a doctorate in the sciences. Richard Dawkins is one of the bestselling popular science writers, with outspoken and controversial views on religion. This fascinating and provoking work is the first book-length response to Dawkins' ideas, and offers an ideal introduction to the ...
Beginning in the 18th Century, atheism has long been a revolutionary stance. Noted professor of theology McGrath traces the "belief in no belief" through it various incarnation over the past 300 years and its impact on Western civilization. THE TWILIGHT OF ATHEISM also profiles many noted atheists throughout history, from Sigmund Freud to Richard ...
How do theology and spirituality relate to one another? How does the Christian heart connect with the Christian mind? This collection of essays from leading evangelical theologians and writers addresses these concerns through providing scholarly and personal reflections. Here you will find discussion of the integration of theology and spirituality ...
"Historical Theology" provides all the material that students will need to understand the development of Christian theology from its beginnings. A substantial introduction by McGrath explains the importance of historical theology, its place within the study of Christian theology as a whole and outlines some of the best ways of studying it. This ...
A Passion For Truth seeks to show that the evangelical movement has in its heritage excellent resources to engage the scholarly debates of the day. McGrath's book is fresh and exciting evidence that evangelicalism is coming of age.
The European Reformation remains of considerable importance to both historians and theologians. In recent years, new light has been shed on the ideas underlying the movement, especially their origins and their relation to the thought of the Renaissance and late medieval scholasticism. Both historians and theologians, however, have been hindered ...
This text fills the need for a clear, informative, helpful and well-written introduction to Christian spirituality. It introduces this area of Christian theology as a serious and exciting field of study to those encountering it for the first time. It builds on the huge success of earlier texts in the area of Christian thought and practice by the ...
The concept of heaven has had an enormous impact on popular culture in the west, both religious and secular. So where does the idea come from? How did it develop? And how has it shaped western culture? This engaging and highly accessible book by one of today's best-known Christian writers explores the history of heaven, from its origins in ...
In his latest book, McGrath creates a map for Christians who wish to explore and enrich their spiritual lives. Using examples from the lives of renowned Christians, McGrath shows readers how to overcome obstacles, like doubt distraction, temptation, tiredness, emptiness, and low self-esteem, that block their journey to God.
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God's Secretaries: The Making of the King James Bible
