Books : Essentials of Christian Theology
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by: Stanley J. Grenz, John B., Jr. Cobb, Sallie McFague, Serene Jones, Robert W. Jenson, Hughes Oliphant Old, Ellen T. Charry, Paul F. Knitter, Richard J. Mouw, Noel Leo Erskine, David S. Cunningham, Kathryn Tanner, Clark M. Williamson, William C. Placher
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 230
EAN: 9780664223953
ISBN: 0664223958
Label: Westminster
Manufacturer: Westminster
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Date: 2003-09
Publisher: Westminster
Sales Rank: 255781
Studio: Westminster
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Presenting two dialoguing essays on nine foremost theological questions, William Placher— the recipient of the American Academy of Religion’s 2002 Award for Excellence in Teaching—has provided an unparalleled introductory reader in theology. Himself giving an excellent discussion of the history and current state of each doctrinal issue, he allows the essays to explore and raise questions about their key elements—and the contemporary issues confronting them.
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Rating:  - Great for intro and depth at the same time!
Placher's volume is helpful to the first-time reader of Christian theology, but it is also engaging to a more seasoned audience. His introduction ("Why Bother with Theology?") not only stands as a useful argument on its own--it also sets an appropriate tone for the rest of the book.
Each chapter focuses on a specific issue of Christian doctrine (e.g. trinity, atonement, church). Placher begins every chapter with a brief but cogent summary of the history of the topic, including some ... Read More
Rating:  - Horrible View of Theology
I was very skeptical when I read the authors brief summary in the beginning of this book. He states the views are from people from every walk, ethnic and "sexual orientation." That automatically threw a red flag for me. The view on homosexuals is jaded and far from Divine viewpoint. One reviewer was absolutely correct when he stated "it is a place for liberals and Christians to meet." Saints don't compromise leave this book on the discounted shelf.
Rating: - An excellent introduction to theological studies
If you are beginning a journey in Christian theology, this book is for you. Dr. Placher has put together a collection of essays by 18 distinguished scholars. Nine important issues are discussed. Each section begins with a helpful introduction by Dr. Placher which serves to frame the discussion. Then two authors with different perspectives present their thoughts on the topic. At the end of each chapter are questions for discussion and a list of additional resources.
This book could ... Read More
Rating: - A Place for Evangelicals and Liberals to Meet
I teach at a conservative evangelical seminary and used this as a supplementary text to the mainstay (Millard Erickson). I must say that Placher has done a fantastic job of choosing a stellar lineup of essayists from a broad spectrum of opinion. Moreover, unlike some counterpoint books that leave the reader bewildered, each section here is unified by Placher's excellent introductions. The opinions expressed range from progressive evangelical to mainline liberal, and while there are definitely some places ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent overview of contemporary theology
As a seminary student who read this book over the summer, not for a class, but just to keep up my theological "chops," I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone wanting to explore different facets of theology from a multitude of viewpoints. The best use of this book is to read the introductions and the essays, and note the authors and issues of interest for future exploration. Because of the diversity of viewpoints, nobody will be in agreement with every theologian in this book. But all of them will ... Read More
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