Theology: The Basics
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ISBN: 1405167548 / Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, November 2007
An introduction to key theological issues includes coverage of the Holy Spirit, atonement, heaven, and salvation.
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The second edition of this book, written by internationally-acclaimed theologian and author Alister E. McGrath, has been completely updated in response to feedback from readers. It retains the clarity and accessibility that made the first edition so popular, whilst expanding its coverage of a range of issues.Includes a major new chapter on sacraments and new sections on core topics, including the problem of suffering, the theology of sin, concepts of heaven, and views of the millenniumUses the Apostle’s Creed as a framework to introduce readers to key theological issues, such as God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, faith, creation, salvation, atonement, religious history and heavenContains within each chapter an overview of one of these themes, presents relevant biblical passages, and summarizes the contribution of one major theologianWritten by one of the world’s leading theologians for anyone taking a first short course in Christian theologyCan be used alongside McGrath's Theology: The Basic Readings for a complete overview of the field
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