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Christian Theology: An Introduction (6th Edition)

Alister E. McGrath

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Christian Theology: An Introduction (6th Edition) — Alister E. McGrath.

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    Table of Contents

    1Contents
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min    2List of Illustrations
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    3Pages
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min    4Praise for previous editions of Christian Theology: An Introduction
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min    5Figures
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min    6Preface
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 11 min    7To the Student: How to Use This Book
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min    8To the Teacher: How to Use This Book
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 11 min    9The Structure of the Book: The Fifth and Sixth Editions Compared
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min    10Video and Audio Resources
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min    11Introduction
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min    12The Early Centers of Theological Activity
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min    13An Overview of the Patristic Period
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 10 min    14Key Theologians
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 11 min    15Key Theological Debates and Developments
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 32 min    16Key Names, Words, and Phrases
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    17Set 1: Introductory
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    18Set 2: Standard Level
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    19Chapter 2: The Middle Ages and the Renaissance, c.700–c.1500
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min    20On Defining the “Middle Ages”
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min    21Theological Landmarks in Western Europe
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 16 min    22Byzantine Theology: Major Themes
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min    23Key Theologians
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 22 min    24Key Theological Debates and Developments
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 15 min    25Key Names, Words, and Phrases
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    26Chapter 3: The Age of Reformation, c.1500–c.1750
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    27The Main Movements of the Age of Reformation
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 22 min    28Post-Reformation Movements
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 11 min    29The Copernican and Galilean Controversies
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min    30Key Theologians
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min    31Key Theological Debates and Developments
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 9 min    32Developments in Theological Literature
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 12 min    33Key Names, Words, and Phrases
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min    34Questions for Chapter 3
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    35Chapter 4: The Modern Period, c.1750 to the Present
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min    36Theology and Cultural Developments in the West
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 49 min    37Key Theologians
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 11 min    38Major Modern Theological Movements
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 48 min    39Key Names, Words, and Phrases
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    40Questions for Chapter 4
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    41Chapter 5: Getting Started: Preliminaries
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    42What is Faith?
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min    43Defining Theology
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 21 min    44The Architecture of Theology
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 27 min    45The Question of Prolegomena
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min    46Commitment and Neutrality in Theology
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min    47Orthodoxy and Heresy
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 10 min    48The Theology of the Relationship Between Christianity and Secular Culture
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 19 min    49Questions for Chapter 5
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    50Chapter 6: The Sources of Theology
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min    51Scripture
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 80 min    52Tradition
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 25 min    53Reason
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 18 min    54Religious Experience
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 18 min    55Questions for Chapter 6
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    56Chapter 7: Knowledge of God: Natural and Revealed
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min    57The Idea of Revelation
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min    58Models of Revelation
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 20 min    59Natural Theology: Its Scope and Limits
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 33 min    60Approaches to Discerning God in Nature
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min    61The Natural Sciences and Christian Theology: Models of Interaction
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min    62Questions for Chapter 7
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    63Chapter 8: Philosophy and Theology: Dialogue and Debate
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min    64Philosophy and Theology: The Notion of the “Handmaid”
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min    65Can God's Existence be Proved? Four Approaches
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 44 min    66The Nature of Theological Language
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 37 min    67Questions for Chapter 8
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    68Chapter 9: The Doctrine of God
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min    69Is God Male?
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 9 min    70A Personal God
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 20 min    71Can God Suffer?
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 32 min    72The Omnipotence of God
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 16 min    73God's Action in the World
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 21 min    74God as Creator
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 41 min    75Theodicies: The Problem of Evil
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 21 min    76Questions for Chapter 9
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    77Chapter 10: The Person of Jesus Christ
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min    78The Place of Jesus Christ in Christian Theology
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 9 min    79New Testament Christological Titles
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 23 min    80The Patristic Debate Over the Person of Christ
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 52 min    81Medieval Christology: The Relationship Between the Incarnation and the Fall
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min    82The Relationship Between the Person and Work of Christ
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min    83Christological Models: Classical and Contemporary
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 50 min    84The Quest for the Historical Jesus
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 29 min    85The Resurrection of Christ: History and Interpretation
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min    86Questions for Chapter 10
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    87Chapter 11: The Nature and Basis of Salvation
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 7 min    88Christian Approaches to Salvation
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 15 min    89The Foundations of Salvation: The Cross of Christ
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 94 min    90“Can a Male Savior Save Women?” Feminists on Atonement
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min    91Models of Salvation in Christ: Classical and Contemporary
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 25 min    92The Appropriation of Salvation in Christ
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 10 min    93The Scope of Salvation in Christ
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 12 min    94Questions for Chapter 11
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    95Chapter 12: The Holy Spirit
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    96The Biblical Witness
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min    97The Patristic Period
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 31 min    98The Filioque Controversy
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 14 min    99The Holy Spirit: Recent Discussions
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 24 min    100The Functions of the Spirit
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 18 min    101Questions for Chapter 12
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    102Chapter 13: The Trinity
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    103Approaching the Christian Doctrine of the Trinity
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min    104The Biblical Foundations of the Doctrine of the Trinity
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min    105The Historical Development of the Doctrine
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 28 min    106Two Trinitarian Heresies
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 12 min    107The Trinity: Six Classic and Contemporary Approaches
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 39 min    108Some Discussions of the Trinity in Recent Theology
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 24 min    109The Trinitarian Renaissance: Some Examples
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 14 min    110Questions for Chapter 13
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    111Chapter 14: Human Nature, Sin, and Grace
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    112The Place of Humanity Within Creation: Early Reflections
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 14 min    113Augustine of Hippo (354–430) and the Pelagian Controversy
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 22 min    114The Medieval Synthesis of the Doctrine of Grace
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 16 min    115The Reformation Debates Over the Doctrine of Grace
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 35 min    116The Doctrine of Predestination
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 32 min    117The Darwinian Controversy and the Nature of Humanity
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 14 min    118Questions for Chapter 14
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    119Chapter 15: The Church
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min    120Biblical Models of the Church
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min    121The Early Development of Ecclesiology
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min    122The Donatist Controversy
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 13 min    123Early Protestant Doctrines of the Church
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 22 min    124Christ and the Church: Some Twentieth-Century Themes
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 16 min    125The Second Vatican Council on the Church
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 12 min    126The “Notes” of the Church
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 44 min    127Priesthood and Ministry: Some Major Themes
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min    128Questions for Chapter 15
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    129Chapter 16: The Sacraments
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min    130The Early Development of Sacramental Theology
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min    131The Definition of a Sacrament
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 12 min    132The Donatist Controversy: Sacramental Efficacy
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 8 min    133The Multiple Functions of the Sacraments
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 33 min    134The Eucharist: The Question of the Real Presence
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 32 min    135The Debate Concerning Infant Baptism
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 15 min    136Questions for Chapter 16
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    137Chapter 17: Christianity and the World Religions
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 6 min    138Western Pluralism and the Question of Other Religions
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min    139Approaches to Religions
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 46 min    140Christian Approaches to Other Religions
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 41 min    141Questions for Chapter 17
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    142Chapter 18: Last Things: The Christian Hope
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min    143Developments in the Doctrine of the Last Things
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 60 min    144The Last Things
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 39 min    145Questions for Chapter 18
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    146Jargon-Busting: A Glossary of Theological Terms
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 28 min    147Sources of Citations
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    148Chapter 5
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 1 min    149Chapter 6
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min    150Chapter 7
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min    151Chapter 8
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min    152Chapter 9
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min    153Chapter 10
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min    154Chapter 11
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 5 min    155Chapter 12
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min    156Chapter 13
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min    157Chapter 14
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min    158Chapter 15
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min    159Chapter 16
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 4 min    160Chapter 17
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min    161Chapter 18
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 2 min    162Acknowledgments
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 3 min    163Index
    pp. 1–1 · ≈ 21 min

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