Principles of Christian Theology: Revised Edition - Softcover

Macquarrie, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 033402921X ISBN 13: 9780334029212

Publisher: SCM Press, 2003

Synopsis

Asks what is theology? Discusses issues of methodology, the relation of theology to other disciplines; different theological perspectives. Issues in the field of philosophical theology (human existence; revelation; the language of theology; Christianity and other religions). Symbolic theology (triune God; doctrines of creation; problem of evil and suffering; person of Jesus Christ; eschatology). Applied Theology (the church; ministry and mission; word and the sacraments; worship and prayer; ethics).

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Review:

‘The book as a whole represents a splendid achievement of Christian spiritual insight and “rationale”. Many readers will find that the reading of it confirms their faith...Professor Macquarrie has done our generation a real service in producing
it.’ Expository Times

Synopsis:

This text poses the question "what is theology?" and goes on to discuss issues of methodology, the relation of theology to other disciplines and different theological perspectives. It also investigates topics in the fields of philosophical theology (human existence; revelation; the language of theology; and Christianity and other religions), symbolic theology (triune God; doctrines of creation; the problem of evil and suffering; the person of Jesus Christ; and eschatology) and applied theology (the Church; ministry and mission; word and the sacraments; worship and prayer; and ethics).

About this edition

• Publisher: SCM Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 033402921X
• ISBN 13: 9780334029212
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 560