Christianity: An Introduction / Edition 2

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Overview

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.
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Editorial Reviews

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“England's most accomplished historical theologian has crafted an authorities and enticing text, one that moves thoughtfully through multiple periods, personalities and themes in Christianity’s complex history. Meticulous and memorable, Christianity: An Introduction (2nd edition) takes us on a breathtaking journey, and readers of all kinds will enjoy the ride.” Darren J. N. Middleton, Texas Christian University.

“McGrath’s Introduction to Christianity is the finest text of its kind available. It is encyclopaedic 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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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781405108997
  • Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 1/28/2006
  • Edition description: REV
  • Edition number: 2
  • Pages: 400
  • Sales rank: 354,689
  • Product dimensions: 7.50 (w) x 9.20 (h) x 0.84 (d)

Meet the Author

Alister E. McGrath is Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University. He is a world-renowned theologian, and the author of numerous titles available through Blackwell Publishing, including Dawkins’ God (2005), Theology: The Basics (2004), A Brief History of Heaven (2003), Christian Theology: An Introduction 3rd edition (2001), The Christian Theology Reader 2nd edition (2001), and Historical Theology (1998). He is also the author of In the Beginning: The Story of the King James Bible (2001) and The Twilight of Atheism (2004).

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Table of Contents

1 Jesus of Nazareth 4
2 Introducing the Bible 36
3 The Old Testament 57
4 The New Testament 84
5 The background to Christian belief 100
6 A brief outline of core Christian beliefs 114
7 A brief history of Christianity 171
8 Christianity : a global view 251
9 The life of faith : encountering Christianity as a lived reality 289
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