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Christian Theological Tradition, The 2/e
University of St. Thomas
Catherine Cory
David T. Landry Ph.D.
Published June 2002 by Prentice Hall
Copyright 2003, 436 pp., Paper
ISBN: 0-13-099167-8
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$57.00
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Preface


Review
Summary

This excellent introduction to theology, written by a group of scholars at the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota), helps students acquire a basic theological literacy in key persons and events of the Bible and the Christian faith, and in Christianity's encounter with culture at large;. Historically arranged, it also addresses five major themes of systematic theology: revelation, God, creation, Jesus, and church. It is accessible to students with limited knowledge of the Christian theological tradition and is an ideal background text to prepare students for further study of theology.

New to the Second Edition!

  • New concluding chapter on the inter-religious dialogue
  • New coverage of the historical Jesus
  • Updated and revised chapter content, timelines, and bibliographies throughout

Key features:

  • Value of diverse authors writing in their specialties
  • Strong pedagogical support
  • Organization permits flexible use by instructors
Features

  • NEW - Updated and revised chapter content, timelines, and bibliographies throughout.

    • Keeps students updated on the latest discoveries in the discipline.

  • NEW - New concluding chapter on interreligious dialogue (Chapter 25, Christianity and Other Religions).

    • Gives students a sense of Christianity in the context of other religions.

  • Advantage of collected works and multiple authors—Offers a variety of perspectives on issues and a wide range of topics, yet is heavily edited for stylistic uniformity and continuity.

    • Gives students a more well-rounded treatment and understanding of the subject.

  • Strong pedagogical support—Includes photos, maps and diagrams, timelines, key terms, questions for reading, bibliographies, glossary, index.

    • Provides convenient in-text references and study resources, making book as user-friendly as possible for instructors and students.

  • Instructor flexibility—Designed so that chapters can be rearranged or assigned individually without affecting comprehensibility.

    • Enables instructors to tailor the course for their classes, better meeting the particular needs of their students.
Table of Contents



 1. Introduction, Terence Nichols, David Smith, and Jan Michael Joncas.

I. The Old Testament, David Landry.

 2. The Primeval Story, David Landry and David Penchansky.

 3. God's Covenant with Israel, David Smith

 4. Judges, Prophets, Kings, David Penchansky and David Landry.

 5. Second Temple Judaism, (520 Bce-70 ce) David Landry.

II. The New Testament, Catherine Cory.

 6. Jesus and the Gospels, Catherine Cory.

 7. Apostolic Missions, David Landry and Catherine Cory.

III. The History of Christianity, Michael Hollerich.

 8. Christianity after the Apostles, Michael Hollerich.

 9. The Age of the Imperial Church, Michael Hollerich.

10. Augustine of Hippo, David Hunter.

11. Eastern Christianity, Jan Michael Joncas.

12. Islam, Carol Lahurd.

13. Christianity in the Early Medieval Period, Jan Michael Joncas.

14. Christianity in the High Middle Ages, Michael Hollerich.

15. Thomas Aquinas, David Smith.

16. Christianity in the Late Medieval Period, Anne H. King.

IV. The Modern Period, Terence Nichols.

17. The Renaissance, Terence Nichols.

18. Martin Luther, Shirley Jordon.

19. Other Protestant Reformers, David S. Cunningham.

20. The Catholic Reformation, Anne H. King.

21. Global Expansion and the Colonial Churches, Thaddeus Posey.

22. Modern Challenges to Christianity, Terence Nichols.

23. Christianity in the USA, Thaddeus Posey.

24. Christianity and the Contemporary Situation, Terence Nichols, David Smith, and David S. Cunningham.

25. Christianity and Other Religions, Edward Ulrich.

Glossary

Copyright Acknowledgments

Index



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