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Christian Theology: An Introduction

Alister McGrath's internationally-acclaimed Christian Theology: An Introductionis one of the most widely used textbooks in Christian theology. Fully revised and featuring lots of new material, this fourth edition provides an unparalleled introduction to 2,000 years of Christian thought.

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A fully revised new edition of the bestselling introductory textbook in Christian theology

Features new sections on monastic schools of theology, the English Reformation, and Radical Orthodoxy

Includes increased discussion of women in the early Church, feminist theology, Eastern Orthodox theology and history, and Catholic teachings on the Doctrine of the Church

Incorporates user-friendly key terms sections, and study questions

Supported by a website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/mcgrath, containing additional lecturer resources.

Audience
adult
Length
long · 534 pages

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