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History of Christian Theology, A: An Introduction
Outline: This history of Christian theology tells a story that begins a biblical times and continues until today. Written in a straightforward narrative style, it provides an insightful explanation of major issues in religious history and the positions of some of the greatest theologians concerning them. William C. Placher presents the history of theology as an aspect of intellectual history, a chronicle of people and their beliefs. Adopting an ecumenical, pluralistic prespective, he highlights successive periods in Christian thought and arrives at a coherent, comprehensive picture of the whole. He portrays for students of all religious persuasions great thinkers throughout history who tapped their intellectual resources in order to understand their faith and molded much of our culture in the process. Filled with anecdotes, illustrations, and commonsense interpretations of vital theological questions, this is an invaluable book for students, for pastors, and indeed for all those interested in deepening their understanding of the Christian faith as it developed in Western history. Each chapter concludes with an annotated list of suggested further readings.
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