The Modern Theologians Reader
The Modern Theologians Reader
Summary
The Modern Theologians Readeris a unique text providing a collection of the key readings on major 20th-century theologians and theological movements, and texts on Christian theology's relation to science, globalization, and other faiths such as Buddhism and Judaism.
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The Modern Theologians Reader by David F Ford
The Modern Theologians: An Introduction to Christian Theology Since 1918, 3rd Edition This popular text has been updated to ensure that it continues to provide a current and comprehensive overview of the main Christian theologies of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Each chapter is written by a leading theologian and gives a clear picture of a particular movement, topic or individual. New and updated treatments of topics covered in earlier editions, with over half the chapters new to this edition or revised by new authors. New section singling out six classic theologians of the twentieth century. Expanded treatment of the natural sciences, gender, Roman Catholic theology since Vatican II, and African, Asian and Evangelical theologies. Completely new chapters on spirituality, pastoral theology, philosophical theology, postcolonial biblical interpretation, Pentecostal theology, Islam and Christian theology, Buddhism and Christian theology, and theology and film. As in previous editions, the text opens with a full introduction to modern theology. Epilogue discussing the present situation and prospects of Christian theology in the twenty-first century. The Modern Theologians Reader The Modern Theologians Reader is an outstanding selection of the key writings in modern theology, with each extract introduced and annotated to support student learning. A unique stand-alone text which can also be used alongside the highly successful textbook, The Modern Theologians Features introductory notes and annotations with each extract to help students understand the relevance and importance of the reading Includes selections from major 20th-century theologians and theological movements, and texts on Christian theology's relation to science, globalization, and other faiths such as Buddhism and Judaism“In short, although an increasing number of theological readers have been produced in recent years, at this time The Modern Theologians Reader is the clear choice for those who are engaged with this time periodSome will undoubtedly wish that this or that text had been omitted or added; nonetheless, all should be able to agree that Ford and Higton have effectively addressed the needs of most modern Christian theology teachers.” (Reviews in Religion & Theology, 3 July 2013)
“For a course on modern theology, this reader will soon become standard fare.” (Religious Studies Review, 7 March 2013)
“This is a cornucopia of very well judged selections from significant and usually interesting theologians mostly Christian, from the early 20th Century.” (Regent's Reviews, 1 April 2012)
Mike Higton is Academic Co-Director of the Cambridge Inter-faith Programme at the University of Cambridge, and Senior Lecturer in Theology at the University of Exeter. His recent books include Christian Doctrine (2008), Difficult Gospel: The Theology of Rowan Williams (2004), and Christ, Providence and History: Hans W. Frei's Public Theology (2004).
Simeon Zahl is Junior Research Fellow in Theology at St John's College, University of Oxford. He is the author of Pneumatology and Theology of the Cross in the Preaching of Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt (2010), and is currently at work on a book on the affections in Lutheran theology.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781405171106 |
| ISBN 10 | 1405171103 |
| Title | The Modern Theologians Reader |
| Author | David F Ford |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-12-02 |
| Number of pages | 472 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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