{"product_id":"the-first-christian-theologians-isbn-9780631231875","title":"The First Christian Theologians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe First Christian Theologians\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive introduction to the theology of the early Church through an accessible and lively examination of the major individual theologians of the time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a comprehensive, single-volume introduction to the theology of the early Church.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures an accessible and lively examination of the major individual theologians from the first five centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores how Christian theology came into being – including detailed coverage of the Scriptural canon, preaching, heresies, and the role of ecumenical councils.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an international list of leading contributors.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEdited by a leading academic in the field, with a reputation for producing first-rate, accessible books.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes on Contributors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction G. R. Evans 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I The Bible\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The First Christian Writings John W. Rogerson 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Interpretation of Scripture Frances Young 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II the Church\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Early Idea of the Church Stuart G. Hall 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Early Church in the World G. R. Evans 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Imperial Ecclesiastical Lawgivers Clarence Gallagher, SJ 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Rival Traditions: Christian Theology and Judaism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Philo of Alexandria David T. Runia 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Christian Theology and Judaism Paula Fredriksen and Judith Lieu 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Rival Traditions: Christian Theology and Secular Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Christian Theology and Secular Philosophy John M. Rist 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Justin Martyr Eric Osborn 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Irenaeus of Lyons Eric Osborn 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Clement of Alexandria Eric Osborn 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Origen Rowan Williams 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Tertullian Eric Osborn 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 The Hermetica G. R. Evans 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V The Maturing of Early Christian Theology in East and West\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Athanasius and the Arian Crisis Rowan Williams 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 The Cappadocians Morwenna Ludlow 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Pseudo-Dionysius and Maximus the Confessor Janet P. Williams 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 The Syriac Tradition David G. K. Taylor 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Ambrose Boniface Ramsey 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Jerome G. R. Evans 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Augustine of Hippo G. R. Evans 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Eutyches, Nestorius, and Chalcedon G. R. Evans 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: The End of an Era? G. R. Evans 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsolidated List of Sources 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex of References 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Index 267\u003c\/p\u003e \"Beyond doubt this is one of the best introductions available to the English reader who is interested in the Theology of the early Church.\" \u003ci\u003eMihail Neamtu, King's College, London\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eG. R. Evans\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Medieval Theology and Intellectual History at the University of Cambridge. She is the author of numerous, critically-acclaimed books in the fields of patristic, medieval and Reformation history and theology, including \u003ci\u003eAugustine on Evil (1982)\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eProblems of Authority in the Reformation Debates (1992)\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Church and the Churches (1994)\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy and Theology in the Middle Ages (1993)\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLaw and\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTheology in the Middle Ages (2002)\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAnselm (1989)\u003c\/i\u003e. G. R. Evans is also the author of \u003ci\u003eA Brief History of Heresy (2003)\u003c\/i\u003e, and the editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Medieval Theologians (2000)\u003c\/i\u003e, also in the Great Theologians series, both published by Blackwell.  \u003ci\u003eThe First Christian Theologians\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive introduction to the theology of the early Church through an accessible and lively examination of the major individual theologians of the time. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a book about the earliest individual Christian theologians and those who entered into dialogue with them. It is also about the complexity of the process by which a ‘Christian theology’ came into existence. It begins with the earliest Christian writings, moves through the development of the early Church, examines the rival traditions to Christianity, and explores the work of the key Christian theologians in both the West and the East, ending at the important Council of Chalcedon.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Drawing on contributions from an international team of leading academics, and edited by G. R. Evans, this volume is indispensable reading for undergraduate students who need a readable and accessible introduction to the theology and history of the early Christian church.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990228910309,"sku":"NP9780631231875","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780631231875.jpg?v=1761786991","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-first-christian-theologians-isbn-9780631231875","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}