A History of Christian Theology offers a consice yet complete chronicle of the whole history of Christian theology, from its background in the history of Israel to the various modes of liberation theology in the late 20th century. This book is an intellectual history, a story of people and their ideas. It will be valuable for college and seminary students as well as lay study groups.
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William C. Placher was Charles D. and Elizabeth S. LaFollette Distinguished Professor in the Humanities and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He was the author or editor of a number of books including A History of Christian Theology, Jesus the Savior, and Essentials of Christian Theology, all published by WJK.
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One A Very Few Readable Books In This Field,
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This review is from: A History of Christian Theology: An Introduction (Paperback)
This book was an absolute lifesaver as I prepared for my graduate school exams. As I read more detailed works of theology, I would constantly return to this book for context. Placher deals with the most complex points of theology and makes them crystal clear. The chapters are short and to the point. I think I have read the chapters on the Trinitarian and Christological controversies 10 times. This book is highly recommended.
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Clear concise and interesting,
By Robert Knetsch "Wanna-be theologian" (Toronto, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A History of Christian Theology: An Introduction (Paperback)
Placher has done a wonderful job of delivering on a whole host of ideas. He has made some very complicated ideas much more accessible than many authors. He writes in a captivating way that is almost like reading a story than a textbook presenting ideas. From the influence of Greek philosophy to the "End of Christendom", he touches on many key ideas in a way that makes you want to read more. He is clear and at times puts in a bit of his own opinion in an educated manner. This is still just an introduction, since you cannot be comprehansive in so few pages. But he brilliantly solves this problem by giving a very good bibliography at the end of each chapter. Moreover, he has a basic and advanced bibliography for each which helps you decide how "deep" you want to get into a subject. It is unfortuante that some of the books are out of date. I highly recommend this for any theological student.
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An Excellent Overview of Historical Theology,
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Placher offers an excellent overview of the History of Christian Theology in this volume. His writing is lively, and he offers concrete examples for abstract philosophical and theological concepts. This is an excellent text to use for an undergraduate level survey course in historical theology.
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New Testament, Westminster Press, Holy Spirit, Oxford University Press, Jesus Christ, Martin Luther, Middle Ages, United States, Fortress Press, Cambridge University Press, Church of England, Thomas Aquinas, Garnier Fratres, John Knox, John Wesley, Old Testament, Clarendon Press, Harper Torchbooks, Karl Barth, Patrologia Latina, Charles Scribner's Sons, Image Books, Patrologia Graeca, Gregory of Nyssa, Roman Catholic New!
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New Testament, Westminster Press, Holy Spirit, Oxford University Press, Jesus Christ, Martin Luther, Middle Ages, United States, Fortress Press, Cambridge University Press, Church of England, Thomas Aquinas, Garnier Fratres, John Knox, John Wesley, Old Testament, Clarendon Press, Harper Torchbooks, Karl Barth, Patrologia Latina, Charles Scribner's Sons, Image Books, Patrologia Graeca, Gregory of Nyssa, Roman Catholic New!
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- Martin Luther by E. G. Rupp on page 197, page 198, and page 199
- The Spiritual Exercises (Hodder & Stoughton Christian Classics) on page 216, page 217, and page 218
- Moral Man and Immoral Society (Continuum Impacts) by Reinhold Niebuhr on page 298, page 312, and page 314
- The Enlightenment: The Science of Freedom by Peter Gay on page 252, and page 253
- Jonathan Edwards (American Century Series) by Jonathan Edwards on page 269, and page 270
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- God and the World: Classic Texts Ancient, Medieval, and Modern (Christian Texts in Perspective) by William Madges on page 68, page 112, and page 391
- Readings in the History of Christian Theology, Volume 2: From the Reformation to the Present (Readings in the History of Christian Theology Vol. II) by William C. Placher in Front Matter
- Readings in the History of Christian Theology, Volume 1: From Its Beginnings to the Eve of the Reformation (Readings in the History of Christian Theology Vol. I) by William C. Placher in Front Matter
- Unapologetic Theology: A Christian Voice in a Pluralistic Conversation by William C. Placher in Front Matter
- Beyond Foundationalism: Shaping Theology in a Postmodern Context by Stanley J. Grenz in Back Matter
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