Theology: The Basic Readings

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This highly successful & popular book is now available in a thoroughly expanded & updated new edition Alister E Mc Grath one of the world s leading theologians provides readers with a concise & balanced introduction to Christianity as it has been interpreted by many of its greatest thinkers & commentators from its beginning to the modern day Theology The Basic Readings 3rd Edition comprises sixty-eight readings spanning twenty centuries of Christian history To help readers engage with the material each reading is accompanied by an introduction comments study questions & a helpful glossary of terms used by its author Readings are drawn from a broad theological spectrum & include both historical & contemporary mainstream & cutting-edge approaches Uses the Apostles Creed as a framework to introduce readers to writings on key issues such as faith God Jesus creation & salvation Represents two thousand years of sustained critical reflection within western Christianity Encourages readers to interact with each text & to engage with primary sources Serves as an ideal companion to the bestselling Theology The Basics or as a standalone text Theology The Basic Readings 3rd Edition is an essential guide to the topics themes controversies & reflections on Christianity as they have been understood by many of its greatest commentators