Theology: The Basic Readings

“Ample readings from the patristic, medieval, and Reformation eras give the reader a sense of the depth and breadth of each theme across the ages. Although brief, the volume packs surprising diversity into its pages: Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant; feminist and liberationist; revisionist and conservative. It is hard to imagine a better basic introduction to Western Christian theology.” (Religious Studies Review, September 2008)

“The prolific Oxford professor has added to his bibliographic tapestry…a good resource and [it] can be used effectively in an introductory course on theology.”
(Southern Baptist Journal of Theology)

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• Brings together a range of readings which act as an introduction to the Christian faith
  
• Includes 56 readings chosen for their balanced chronology, denomination, gender, and theological orientation
  
• Provides an introduction and analysis of each reading, along with a helpful glossary
  
• Uses the Apostle’s Creed as a helpful framework to introduce readers to writings on key issues, such as faith, God, Jesus, creation, and salvation
  
• Edited by the leading theologian and internationally-regarded author, Alister E. McGrath.

This volume can be read on its own is an ideal companion to Theology: The Basics, second edition.