Publication
New York : Scribner, c1977. Second Edition
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Available
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First published in 1966, Principles of Christian Theology is recognized as a classic in its presentation of the major themes of Christian thought in contemporary terms. This edition now includes new or additional material on topics such as the individual and society, truth, demons, atonement, the Holy Spirit, the papacy, and collegiality. As noted theologian Robert McAfee Brown has said of Professor Macquarrie, possibly no one "has a greater ability to summarize and describe varying points of view with such scrupulous fairness and clarity, and yet maintain a distinctive position of his own." --
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Professor Macquarrie, of Union Theological Seminary, offers here a systematic statement of the nature of theology, its connections with other disciplines, and something of its practical applications in the life and task of the church. Theology is defined as the study in which, through participation
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in, and reflection upon, a religious faith, the theologian strives to state the content of this faith in the Clearest, most coherent way possible. This factor of ""participation"" distinguishes theology from its kindred discipline, the philosophy of religion--which is marked more by detachment than by involvement. Theology finds its sources in experience, revelation, Scripture, tradition, culture, and reason. For this purpose, it must enter into relationships with such disciplines as history, philosophy, and the human and the natural sciences. The book provides a very helpful introduction to the whole task of theologizing."" It is comprehensive in scope, concise in statement, and liberal in temper, while at the same time maintaining a solid Christian position. For students and for lay readers who wish to understand better the nature of the theological field.
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ISBN
002374510X / 9780023745102
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