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Engaging Theology - A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Introduction (Hardcover)
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Engaging Theology - A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Introduction (Hardcover)
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Theology today is faced with increasing amounts of religious and
theological pluralism. What is distinctive about Christian
theology? Why do these ideas matter? And the biggest question of
all: Who cares? Key aspects of orthodox theology are seen as
speculative and irrelevant to "authentic" Christianity and to
personal spirituality. While not succumbing to the pragmatism of
the age, this book shows that key elements of Christian theology
ground an integrated worldview and are essential for spiritual
formation. Engaging Theology is an introductory theology textbook
that grounds a treatment of standard systematic topics in the wider
context of life and practice and shows the relevance of each
doctrine to the church. The book treats the essential doctrines of
Christian orthodoxy by following the pattern of story, doctrinal
exposition, theological relevance, and spiritual relevance: Story:
Each chapter begins with a brief and engaging account of the
historical situation out of which the doctrine arose or where it
played an essential role in the development of the church, showing
students that orthodox theology matters and introducing them to
most of the key theologians in the history of the church. Doctrinal
Exposition: The heart of the chapter is exposition of key elements
of the doctrine, highlighting core and debated elements while
clarifying heterodox perspectives. Integrated with the narrative
account this section also models the contextualized nature of
theology. Each chapter includes biblical, historical, and
contemporary views on the issue and notes key figures in the
debates and their influence. Theological Relevance: While
theological relevance is clear throughout each chapter, this
section highlights relevance to the modern setting and concerns,
including interaction with heterodox and non-Christian faiths. It
identifies current theological problems besetting the church and
shows how a proper understanding and integration of orthodox
theology addresses these problems. It also points to other problems
the church is facing for interesting discussion starters. Spiritual
Relevance: Since orthodox theology has a direct influence on one's
own spiritual formation and practice, each chapter concludes with
practical encouragements and discussions about how each doctrine
can be integrated in one's personal and corporate life. Engaging
Theology is ideal for students and everyday people living in a post
Christian era to help them seriously engage with the Christian
faith.
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