Christian Theological Tradition, The (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

University of St. Thomas (Author), Catherine A. Cory (Author), David T. Landry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 6, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0130991678 | ISBN-13: 978-0130991676 | Edition: 2

For one-semester, undergraduate-level courses in Introduction to Theology or History of the Christian Tradition. This text helps students acquire a basic theological literacy in key persons and events of the Bible and the Christian faith, and in Christianity's encounter with culture at large. Historically arranged, it also addresses five major themes of systematic theology: revelation, God, creation, Jesus, and church.

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"What I find attractive about this book is that it lends itself easily to the interdisciplinary research, because of its historical survey character." — Michael J. Cahill, Duquesne University

"I believe what makes The Christian Theological Tradition a better text is the way that it was developed ...by a collaborative effort of experts who are practitioners in the classroom, and with feedback from students. The text thereby achieves both expansiveness and depth that others do not have and, perhaps most important, it is student-friendly." — Joseph A. Currie, Fordham University

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This excellent introduction to theology, written by a group of scholars at the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota), helps students acquire a basic theological literacy in key persons and events of the Bible and the Christian faith, and in Christianity's encounter with culture at large;. Historically arranged, it also addresses five major themes of systematic theology: revelation, God, creation, Jesus, and church. It is accessible to students with limited knowledge of the Christian theological tradition and is an ideal background text to prepare students for further study of theology.

New to the Second Edition!

• New concluding chapter on the inter-religious dialogue
• New coverage of the historical Jesus
• Updated and revised chapter content, timelines, and bibliographies throughout

Key features:

• Value of diverse authors writing in their specialties
• Strong pedagogical support
• Organization permits flexible use by instructors

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Product Details

• Paperback: 436 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (July 6, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130991678
• ISBN-13: 978-0130991676
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #880,638 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wealth of information from a critical but appreciative perspective, February 4, 2006

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First, the other reviewer decided to pan the book based on the book using the terms BCE/CE rather than BC/AD in order to be more accessible in places to readers who are not Christian. Let that narrow-mindedness speak for the review.

The book is a veritable wealth of information on Scripture and Christian history from a decidedly Catholic perspective. Each chapter is written by a national scholar in the field, with an eye to material being useful for entry level college students. Many of the chapters are engaging, replete with maps and art, and all are information rich. Anyone wanting a good introduction to the story of the God's interaction with the world from a Catholic Christian perspective will appreciate this book. I've taught with it many times and it has always been well-appreciated.

4.0 out of 5 stars College Textbook, January 6, 2010

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Not my favorite textbook to ever read as it is a bit dull, however very useful for the class I took.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good!, March 8, 2009

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This product was what I ordered. It was old with highlighting but they did make that clear in the description. It was a good price and def. a good buy! :)