Divine teaching : an introduction to Christian doctrine

This innovative work is an introduction to Christian theology witha difference. Not only does it interpret, with clarity and energy,fundamental Christian beliefs but it also shows how and why thesebeliefs arose, promoting an understanding of theological reflectionthat encourages readers to think theologically themselves. From Irenaeus and Aquinas to Girard, from Augustine to Zizioulasand contemporary feminist thought, Divine Teaching exploresthe ways in which major thinkers in the Christian tradition haveshaped theology through the wide variety of their encounters withGod. It makes theological study adventurous and interactive, notnecessarily requiring a faith commitment from all, but allowingreaders a thoughtful involvement in the subject that takesseriously the Christian vision of God as the ultimate teacher oftheology. Divine Teaching: An Introduction to Christian Theology isan imaginative and lively analysis of the Christian way ofthinking, offering vivid and informing insight into the history andpractice of Christian theology.… (more)