Historical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought 2nd Edition

Praise for the previous edition

“Useful in undergraduate courses, as well as in introductory seminary ones. McGrath’s prose is clear and precise. He is very good at articulating distinctions between concepts … Historical Theology would be a valuable reference book to have in one’s library…. As one already hooked on historical theology, this reader found her interest renewed and expanded numerous times by McGrath’s book.”
The Journal of Religion

“This approach is very well-pitched for the intended readership, particularly those who are teaching themselves. Historical Theology is an excellent resource, both for the teacher and student.”
Morwenna Ludlow, St John’s College, Oxford

“Perhaps for the ???rst time an expansive and ecumenical survey of Christian Theology has been produced that can be read with the same ease as a serious but gripping novel…. This book will serve as an invaluable tool: it locates theological innovation and controversy in its context-speci???c situation.”
G.W.P. McFarlane, London Bible College

This popular introduction to the history of Christian thought has been thoroughly revised and expanded for a second edition. It features substantial new material, including additional coverage of orthodox theology, the Holy Spirit, and medieval mysticism, alongside new sections on liberation, feminist, and Latino theologies, as well as on the global spread of Christianity.

Covering the entire history of Christian thought, this textbook provides all the material needed for a broad understanding of Christian theological development, from the earliest days of the Church Fathers right up to the present day. The book is ordered into four distinct periods, the Patristic period, the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the Reformation and post-Reformation, and the modern period, addressing the key ideas, processes and people in each. Readers are encouraged to interact with the material through case studies and study questions at the end of each section which explore central themes, and primary texts are included to facilitate deeper understanding of the issues discussed.

A set of comprehensive glossaries encompass theologians, theological developments, and important words, names, and phrases.

Meeting the demand for a vibrant, chronological historical treatment of the subject, this authoritative and accessible volume is a welcome new edition of a bestselling textbook. Additional resources to support the book are available at www.wiley.com/go/mcgrath.

Praise for the previous edition

“Useful in undergraduate courses, as well as in introductory seminary ones. McGrath’s prose is clear and precise. He is very good at articulating distinctions between concepts … Historical Theology would be a valuable reference book to have in one’s library…. As one already hooked on historical theology, this reader found her interest renewed and expanded numerous times by McGrath’s book.”
The Journal of Religion

“This approach is very well-pitched for the intended readership, particularly those who are teaching themselves. Historical Theology is an excellent resource, both for the teacher and student.”
Morwenna Ludlow, St John’s College, Oxford

“Perhaps for the ???rst time an expansive and ecumenical survey of Christian Theology has been produced that can be read with the same ease as a serious but gripping novel…. This book will serve as an invaluable tool: it locates theological innovation and controversy in its context-speci???c situation.”
G.W.P. McFarlane, London Bible College

This popular introduction to the history of Christian thought has been thoroughly revised and expanded for a second edition. It features substantial new material, including additional coverage of orthodox theology, the Holy Spirit, and medieval mysticism, alongside new sections on liberation, feminist, and Latino theologies, as well as on the global spread of Christianity.

Covering the entire history of Christian thought, this textbook provides all the material needed for a broad understanding of Christian theological development, from the earliest days of the Church Fathers right up to the present day. The book is ordered into four distinct periods, the Patristic period, the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the Reformation and post-Reformation, and the modern period, addressing the key ideas, processes and people in each. Readers are encouraged to interact with the material through case studies and study questions at the end of each section which explore central themes, and primary texts are included to facilitate deeper understanding of the issues discussed.

A set of comprehensive glossaries encompass theologians, theological developments, and important words, names, and phrases.

Meeting the demand for a vibrant, chronological historical treatment of the subject, this authoritative and accessible volume is a welcome new edition of a bestselling textbook. Additional resources to support the book are available at www.wiley.com/go/mcgrath.

ALISTER E. MCGRATH is the Head of the Centre for Theology, Religion & Culture at King’s College London, having previously been Professor of Historical Theology at the University of Oxford. He is one of the world’s leading Protestant theologians and has long been involved in theological education. McGrath is also the author of some of the most widely used theology textbooks, including the bestselling Christian Theology: An Introduction (2010, Wiley-Blackwell), now in its ???fth edition. He is in constant demand as a speaker at conferences throughout the world.