Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine: A Companion to Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology

Allison, Gregg

ISBN 10: 0310230136 / ISBN 13: 9780310230137

Published by Zondervan, 2011

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1200 pages. 9.50x7.75x2.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine: A Companion to Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0310230136
• ISBN 13: 9780310230137
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

Most historical theology texts follow Christian beliefs chronologically, discussing notable doctrinal developments for all areas of theology according to their historical appearance. And while this may be good history, it can make for confusing theology, with the classic theological loci scattered throughout various time periods, movements, and controversies. In Historical Theology, Gregg Allison offers students the opportunity to study the historical development of theology according to a topical-chronological arrangement, setting out the history of Christian doctrine one theological element at a time. Such an approach allows readers to concentrate on one tenet of Christianity and its formulation in the early church, through the Middle Ages, Reformation, and post-Reformation era, and into the modern period. The text includes a generous mix of primary source material as well, citing the words of Cyprian, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Barth, and others. Allison references the most accessible editions of these notable theologians' work so that readers can continue their study of historical theology through Christian history's most important contributors. Historical Theology is a superb resource for those familiar with Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology or interested in understanding the development of Christian theology.

About the Author

Gregg Allison (PhD) is Professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky where he teaches systematic theology. Previously he served on Cru staff at the University of Notre Dame and overseas in Italy and the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. He is a pastor of Sojourn Community Church, and is the theological strategist for Sojourn Network, a church planting network of about thirty churches. He is the author of Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine; Sojourners and Strangers: The Doctrine of the Church; and Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment.