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Continuum (1994), Edition: 1, 236 pages
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Overview: Kung assesses the teachings and writings of the men whom he deems to be the greatest Christian thinkers of the past two millennia, discussing the significance of each thinker's work and life, and showing how he affected the trajectory of Christian thought, and indeed, of Christian civilization. Includes works by Karl Barth, Thomas Aquinas, Saint Paul, Martin Luther, and others.
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LibraryThing member jontseng
A good introduction to general theology, told via some of its greatest thinkers. The personality-driven tack renders the subject more approachable.
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English
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236 p.; 8.5 inches
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0826408486 / 9780826408488
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