{"product_id":"historical-theology-isbn-9781119870340","title":"Historical Theology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe newly updated and expanded edition of the bestselling introduction to Historical Theology \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistorical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought\u003c\/i\u003e traces the development of Christian theology from its earliest days to the present. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this authoritative yet accessible textbook introduces the major theological movements, key ideas, and individual theologians of the Patristic Period, the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the Reformation and Post-Reformation, and the Modern Era up to the present day. Throughout the book, students explore central themes through numerous case studies, primary readings, and study questions at the end of each section. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow in its third edition, \u003ci\u003eHistorical Theology \u003c\/i\u003eincluding substantial new sections on theodicy, modern African Christologies, and postcolonial theology. The book retains the structure of the previous editions, covering the key development and people within all the main historical periods while introducing readers to the core themes of historical theology across the centuries. This fully updated new edition: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a general overview of each period covered, including historical background and main theological developments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures individual case studies and excerpts from primary texts to allow readers to examine specific themes in greater detail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefines the fundamental theological vocabulary necessary for engaging with other works\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights the importance of the discipline of historical theology and its place in wider Christian theology \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains references to further readings in each chapter and full glossaries of important words, names, phrases, and theological developments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes web material developed by the author to help users get the most out of using this textbook, along with sample lectures on some of its themes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by one of the most renowned theologians in the field, \u003ci\u003eHistorical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought, Third Edition \u003c\/i\u003eremains the perfect textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Christian History, Christian Theology, and the Reformation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to Use This Book xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Concept of “Theology”: A Brief Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Architecture of Theology 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical Theology: Its Purpose and Place 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Early Christian Theology: The Patristic Period, c.100–451 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Clarification of Terms 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifficulties in Approaching Early Christian Theology 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Historical Background to Early Christian Theology 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCenters of Early Christian Theological Reflection 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Theologians 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Theological Developments 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Names, Words, and Phrases 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Studies 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Middle Ages and the Renaissance, c.500–1500 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn Defining the “Middle Ages” 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedieval Theological Landmarks in Western Europe 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rise of Scholasticism 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Italian Renaissance 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rise of Humanism 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedieval Theological Landmarks in Eastern Europe 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Theologians 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Theological Developments 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Names, Words, and Phrases 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Studies 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The Reformation and Post-Reformation Periods, 1500–1750 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReformation – or Reformations? 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Clarification of Terms 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost-Reformation Movements 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Theologians 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Theological Developments 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopments in Theological Literature 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Names, Words, and Phrases 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Studies 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Modern Period, 1750 – The Present Day 196\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Cultural Watershed: The Enlightenment 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Enlightenment Critique of Traditional Theology 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRomanticism and the Critique of the Enlightenment 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Crisis of Faith in Victorian England 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Crisis of the First World War 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostmodernism and a New Theological Agenda 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Theologians 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Recent Western Theological Movements and Trends 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Names, Words, and Phrases 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Studies 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Next? 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Glossary of Theological Terms 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of Citations 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggestions for Further Reading 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 321\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALISTER E. M\u003csmall\u003eC\u003c\/small\u003eGRATH\u003c\/b\u003e, formerly Professor of Historical Theology at the University of Oxford, UK, is an acclaimed scholar, theologian, intellectual historian, lecturer, and author. His bestselling books and textbooks on theology with Wiley Blackwell include \u003ci\u003eReformation Thought: An Introduction \u003c\/i\u003e(5e, 2021), \u003ci\u003eScience and Religion: A New Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e (3e, 2020), \u003ci\u003eTheology: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e (4e, 2017), \u003ci\u003eThe Christian Theology Reader \u003c\/i\u003e(5e, 2016), and \u003ci\u003eChristian Theology: An Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e (6e, 2016).    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHistorical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought\u003c\/i\u003e, renowned theologian Alister E. McGrath traces Christian theology from the early days of the Church Fathers to the modern era. Assuming no prior background in the subject, this reliable and accessible textbook provides the knowledge for a broad understanding of Christian theological development within the Patristic Period, the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the Reformation and Post-Reformation, and the Modern Period. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, reader-friendly chapters highlight the importance of historical theology within Christian theology, discuss major schools of thought and individual theologians, and explore central themes through numerous case studies, primary readings, and study questions. Each section includes a general overview of the period covered, detailed case studies, and readings from primary texts. This expanded third edition includes new and updated sections on postcolonial theology, the spread of global Christianity, and more.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by an instructor’s website with PowerPoint slides, quizzes, and additional teaching resources, \u003ci\u003eHistorical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Christian history and theology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989365276901,"sku":"NP9781119870340","price":38.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119870340.jpg?v=1761783831","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/historical-theology-isbn-9781119870340","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}