The Cambridge Companion to Christian Philosophical Theology (Cambridge Companions to Religion) [Paperback]

Charles Taliaferro (Editor), Chad Meister (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2009 | Series: Cambridge Companions to Religion

This Companion offers an up-to-date overview of the beliefs, doctrines, and practices of the key philosophical concepts at the heart of Christian theology. The sixteen chapters, commissioned specially for this volume, are written by an internationally recognized team of scholars and examine topics such as the Trinity, God's necessary existence, simplicity, omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, goodness, eternity and providence, the incarnation, resurrection, atonement, sin and salvation, the problem of evil, church rites, revelation and miracles, prayer, and the afterlife. Written in non-technical, accessible language, they not only offer a synthesis of scholarship on these topics but also suggest questions and topics for further investigation.

Editorial Reviews

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'... this collection of essays provides a clear, informative introduction and overview of both historical and contemporary philosophical work on issues of Christian theology.' Theological Book Review

' ... tasty ... linger ... with enjoyment and benefit ... general commendation.' The Journal of Religious Studies

'All the essays are clearly written and there's a sense in which, when taken together, they are likely to offer something to everyone: from the general reader or the beginning undergraduate student or professional ...' Religious Studies

Book Description

This Companion offers an up-to-date overview of the beliefs, doctrines, and practices of the key philosophical concepts at the heart of Christian theology. Written in non-technical, accessible language, the chapters not only offer a synthesis of scholarship on these topics but also suggest questions and topics for further investigation.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (November 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521730376
• ISBN-13: 978-0521730372
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #983,693 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Chad Meister is professor of philosophy at Bethel College in Indiana, USA. He has published 15 books, including Evil: A Guide for the Perplexed, Christian Thought: A Historical Introduction, and The Oxford Handbook of Religious Diversity. He is also general editor, with Paul Moser, of the new book series entitled Cambridge Studies in Religion, Philosophy, and Society.