The Christian Theology Reader

Collecting more than 360 readings from 2000 years of Christian history, the third edition of the hugely successful Christian Theology Reader is the most comprehensive book of its kind. With 33 new readings, including an increased representation of Catholicism, orthodoxy, and women writers, this user friendly volume spans the entire Christian tradition, including important sources from patristic, medieval, reformation, and modern periods. Beginning with a brand new overview of the history of Christian theology, each individual reading includes its own introduction, commentary, and list of study questions to help illuminate the key doctrines, point of views, intellectual developments, and theologies.<br/><br/>This bestselling volume is now available in a fully updated and expanded 3rd edition, bringing together 361 readings drawn from 233 different sources, and charting the 2,000 years of Christian history. bull; bull;Each reading illustrates a key doctrine, point of view, intellectual development, or theological landmark bull;Exceptionally user-friendly: every reading is accompanied by its own introduction, commentary, and study questions bull;Features increased coverage of Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and women writers, and includes important sources from patristic, medieval, reformation, and modern periods bull;A new section provides a birdrsquo;s-eye view of the historical development of Christian theology, allowing users to locate a reading against its historical context bull;Additional writers featured include: Yves Congar, Walter Kasper, Bernard Lonergan, Bonaventure, Duns Scotus, Stanley Hauerwas, John Paul II, C. S. Lewis, Maximus the Confessor, Rosemary Radford Ruether, Dorothee Souml;lle, Dumitru Staniloae, and Rowan Williams. Whether used as a free-standing resource, or as a companion to various introductions to theology, including McGrathrsquo;s market-leading textbook, Christian Theology: An Introduction 4th edition, this Reader is the most comprehensive, accessible and inclusive book of its kind. The 3rd edition is accompanied by a website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/mcgrath.