The Modern Theologians

An Introduction to Christian Theology since 1918
3rd Auflage
ISBN: 978-1-4051-0276-6
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 832 Seiten, Format (B × H): 172 mm x 244 mm

Reihe: The Great Theologians

Third edition of this popular introduction to 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.Revisions and new authors of chapters in earlier editions, with over half new to this edition or revised by new authors.New section singling out six classic theologians of the twentieth centuryExpanded treatment of the natural sciences, gender, Roman Catholic theology since Vatican II, and African, Asian and Evangelical theologiesCompletely new chapters on spirituality, pastoral theology, philosophical theology, postcolonial biblical interpretation, Pentecostal theology, Islam and Christian theology, Buddhism and Christian theology, and theology and filmAs 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 provides a comprehensive and accessible 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. Together these provide an unparalleled picture of the development of modern theology.The third edition includes:new and updated treatments of topics covered in earlier editions;a new section on 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;revised and updated introduction and epilogue by David F. Ford;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. The Epilogue discusses the present situation and prospects of Christian theology in the twenty-first century.

Zielgruppe

students of introductory theology, modern theology or systematic theology

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ford, David F.

Über Autor(innen)

David F. Ford is Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. He is the author of numerous books, including: Theology: A Very Short Introduction (2000), Self and Salvation: Being Transformed (1999), The Shape of Living (1997), Meaning and Truth in 2 Corinthians (1988, with Frances M. Young), Jubilate. Theology in Praise (1984, with Daniel W. Hardy), and Barth and Gods Story. Biblical Narrative and the Theological Method of Karl Barth in the Church Dogmatics (1981). He also directs the Cambridge Interfaith Programme and is a member of the editorial board of a number of major journals, including Modern Theology and Scottish Journal of Theology.Rachel Muers is Lecturer in Theology at the University of Exeter and author of Keeping God’s Silence (Blackwell, 2005)