A History of Christian Theology, Second Edition: An Introduction

A History of Christian Theology, Second Edition: An Introduction

by WilliamC.Placher (Author), Derek R . Nelson (Author)

Synopsis

A modern classic, A History of Christian Theology offers a concise yet complete chronicle of the whole of Christian theology, from its background in the history of Israel to the liberation and postliberal theologies of recent years. This updated 30th anniversary edition includes expanded treatments of theological developments at the end of the 20th century, and preliminary trajectories for theology in the 21st century. It also includes updated bibliographies and revised chapters on important innovations in biblical studies, and their impact on theology. This updated and revised edition will continue to aid the work of both students and faculty for years to come.

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Format: Abridged::Audiobook::Box set::Illustrated::Large P
Pages: 352
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 17 Oct 2013

ISBN 10: 0664239358
ISBN 13: 9780664239350

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William C. Placher . . . is to be congratulated for having done what many would have considered impossible. In slightly more than 300 pages he has chronicled the whole history of Christian theology, from its background in the history of Israel to the various modes of liberation theology in the late 20th century. Moreover, he has touched almost all of the important bases and has dealt with significant figures, issues, movements in an incisive and illuminating manner. This intellectual history, a story of people and their ideas, is a delight to read. I predict it will be widely used not only in college and seminaries, but also in lay institutes and study groups. -The Christian Century

Author Bio
William C. Placher was Charles D. and Elizabeth S. LaFollette Distinguished Professor in the Humanities and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He was the author or editor of a number of books including Essentials of Christian Theology, published by WJK. Derek R. Nelson is Associate Professor of Religion at Wabash College.