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In this second edition of Roger E. Olson's classic work, he thematically traces the contours of Christian belief down through the ages, revealing a pattern of both unity and diversity. He finds a consensus of teaching that is both unitive and able to incorporate a faithful diversity when not forced into the molds of false either-or alternatives.
Publication
IVP Academic (2002), 367 pages
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LibraryThing member vpfluke
This is a history of Christian theology, that appears to be very readable. In truth, I have not really read through the whole book which I checked out of a local library. I had checked out too many books, and laid this one aside, and only did a broad brush through it. I want to get it again, maybe
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even own it, so I am writing this review note, to indicate my desire. I am writing this from the perspective of someone who is not Evangelical, but I believe I want to respect something that is substantially unbiased. And it is pretty well-written. Show Less