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This is a completely revised and updated edition of one of the leading introductions to Christian theology. Assuming no previous knowledge, it introduces readers to the main ideas and key debates, as well as to the leading thinkers who have influenced Christian thinking over the last two thousand years. Provides an excellent introduction to the basics of Christian theology, assuming no previous knowledge of the subject. Outlines and explains all the main ideas and key debates that have influenced Christian theology, and identifies and explores the work of leading thinkers. Introduces basic vocabulary, explains all technical terms, and translates every Latin, Greek and German word or phrase. Includes a special section on 'Theological Resources on the Internet' and a dedicated web site linked to this book. Written in a clear, straightforward and easily accessible style. A comprehensive, one-stop, freestanding, and fully cross-referenced volume on Christian theology. The Christian Theology Reader, also by McGrath, is designed as a helpful accompaniment to this book. More details on the third edition of Christian Theology: An Introduction can be found on the accompanying website at http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/mcgrath

This Reader brings together 324 seminal texts of Christian theology, drawn from more than 200 different sources throughout the two thousand years of Christian history. Follows the same structure as its companion volume, Christian Theology: An Introduction, or it can easily be used as a freestanding resource. Contains more classical and multicultural readings to supplement the wide-ranging collection of the first edition. Features updated study panels, introductions to every reading, bibliographies, a substantially revised and expanded glossary and study questions, as well as full cross-referencing. Includes a new section on 'Theological Resources on the Internet'. Won a Christianity Today book award in its first edition. More details on the third edition of The Christian Theology Reader can be found on the following website: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/mcgrath