The Merging of Theology and Spirituality: An Examination of the Life and Work of Alister E. McGrath

by Larry S. McDonald

Overview

While acknowledging the inherent tension between evangelicals who emphasize theological propositions and those who emphasize personal experience, Alister McGrath believes that spirituality represents the interface between ideas and life, between Christian theology and human existence. The book explores the centrality of McGrath's theology in the development of his views on spirituality. McGrath does not approach spirituality from a theological void, but instead uses his theological perspective as the foundation. Through detailed examination of McGrath's previous work and the writing of other evangelicals, The Merging of Theology and Spirituality offers an overview of a unique thinker's contributions and a guide for future theological and spiritual exploration.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761834687
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	07/29/2006
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.41(d)

About the Author

Larry Steven McDonald earned a Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a D.Min. from Reformed Theological Seminary. He is dean, director of doctor of ministry studies, and professor of Christian spirituality at the T. Walter Brashier Graduate School of Christian Ministry, North Greenville University, Greer, South Carolina. McDonald is the co-editor and contributor to A Passion for the Great Commission and contributor to The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Foreword
Chapter 2 Preface
Chapter 3 Acknowledgments
Chapter 4 1. Introduction: McGrath's Life, Influence, Significance, and Writings
Chapter 5 2. McGrath's Evangelical Theology and its Relationship to His Evangelical Spirituality—Part One
Chapter 6 3. McGrath's Evangelical Theology and its Relationship to His Evangelical Spirituality—Part Two
Chapter 7 4. McGrath's Example Compared to Contemporary Spirituality—Part One
Chapter 8 5. McGrath's Example Compared to Contemporary Spirituality—Part Two
Chapter 9 6. The Challenge
Chapter 10 Appendix—McGrath's Curriculum Vitae
Chapter 11 Bibliography
Chapter 12 Index
Chapter 13 About the Author