Readings in Christian Thought (Second Edition)
by:
Hugh T. Kerr (author)
Illuminates the history and development of Christian thought by offering selections from the writings of 55 great Christian theologians. The volume includes substantial excerpts from notable women theologians and from black and liberation perspectives, plus a new section from deceased theologians...
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Illuminates the history and development of Christian thought by offering selections from the writings of 55 great Christian theologians. The volume includes substantial excerpts from notable women theologians and from black and liberation perspectives, plus a new section from deceased theologians such as Thomas Merton, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Karl Rahner. Each passage is prefaced by detailed introductory comments on the life and thought of each theologian and the significance of his/her work.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780687355471 (0687355478)
Publish date: March 1st 1990
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Edition language: English
Great look at Christian thought from Justin Martyr to Martin Luther King Jr. Kerr helpfully describes the writers and overviews their theology and context. It would be nice to have some recent voices...perhaps in a updated edition.