An Christianity (2nd Edition)
Alister E McgrathPaperback 2005-12-21
Publisher Description
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 comprehensive, lively, and jargon-free introduction to Christianity. * Written for beginners to this subject, and assumes no knowledge of Christian beliefs or practices. * Includes an introduction to biblical sources and discussion of the central figure of Jesus. * Features comprehensive discussions of Christian theology, the history of Christianity from its origins to the present day, and Christianity in the modern world. * Increases coverage of contemporary issues, the Catholic perspective, non-Western Christianity, globalization and women * Contains accessible and student-friendly features, including numerous illustrations, suggestions for further reading, a glossary of Christian terms, and brief readings from illustrative Christian sources.
Table Of Contents
Preface
Introduction
- Jesus of Nazareth
- Introducing the Bible
- The Old Testament
- The New Testament
- The background to Christian belief
- A Brief Outline of Core Christian Beliefs
- A brief history of Christianity
- Christianity: A Global View
- The life of faith: Encountering Christianity as a lived reality
For further reading
A Glossary of Christian terms
Index
"McGrath's Christianity: An Introduction is the finest text of its kind available. It is encyclopedic in scope, reliable, and quite accessible to the non-specialist. McGrath not only discusses the pivotal events and major figures one would expect in such a work, he portrays Christianity as a dynamic living tradition, growing, adapting, struggling, and through it all, thriving. I have with success used the book as a student text and also for my own preparation in other courses. In this second edition, an already solid resource is made even more valuable."
- David L. Johns, Earlham School of Religion
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Publisher Description
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 comprehensive, lively, and jargon-free introduction to Christianity. * Written for beginners to this subject, and assumes no knowledge of Christian beliefs or practices. * Includes an introduction to biblical sources and discussion of the central figure of Jesus. * Features comprehensive discussions of Christian theology, the history of Christianity from its origins to the present day, and Christianity in the modern world. * Increases coverage of contemporary issues, the Catholic perspective, non-Western Christianity, globalization and women * Contains accessible and student-friendly features, including numerous illustrations, suggestions for further reading, a glossary of Christian terms, and brief readings from illustrative Christian sources.
Table Of Contents
Preface
Introduction
- Jesus of Nazareth
- Introducing the Bible
- The Old Testament
- The New Testament
- The background to Christian belief
- A Brief Outline of Core Christian Beliefs
- A brief history of Christianity
- Christianity: A Global View
- The life of faith: Encountering Christianity as a lived reality
For further reading
A Glossary of Christian terms
Index
"McGrath's Christianity: An Introduction is the finest text of its kind available. It is encyclopedic in scope, reliable, and quite accessible to the non-specialist. McGrath not only discusses the pivotal events and major figures one would expect in such a work, he portrays Christianity as a dynamic living tradition, growing, adapting, struggling, and through it all, thriving. I have with success used the book as a student text and also for my own preparation in other courses. In this second edition, an already solid resource is made even more valuable."
- David L. Johns, Earlham School of Religion