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"Most historical theology texts follow Christian beliefs chronologically, discussing notable doctrinal developments for all areas of theology according to their historical appearance. And while this may be good history, it can make for confusing theology, with the classic theological loci scattered throughout various time periods, movements, and controversies. In Historical Theology, Gregg Allison offers students the opportunity to study the historical development of theology according to a topical-chronological arrangement, setting out the history of Christian doctrine one theological element at a time. Such an approach allows readers to concentrate on one tenet of Christianity and its formulation in the early church, through the Middle Ages, Reformation, and post-Reformation era, and into the modern period. The text includes a generous mix of primary source material as well, citing the words of Cyprian, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Barth, and others. Allison references the most accessible editions of these notable theologians' work so that readers can continue their study of historical theology through Christian history's most important contributors. Historical Theology is a superb resource for those familiar with Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology or interested in understanding the development of Christian theology" -- Publisher description.… (more)
I listened to the audio book. As a result, I won't give a full review. However, what I am about to say, I believe, can be said of the published editions. Allison's Calvinism is very evident throughout the book. He does not retain any objectivity. ( )
This book is dedicated to my three children, whom God gave to my wife, Nora, and me--- Lauren Marie Schneringer, Hanell Joy Schuetz, and Luke Winford Allison ---three wonderful blessings in my life as I was writing this book. As committed followers of Jesus Christ, you are heirs to the evangelical legacy described in the following pages, members of the great company of saints whose study of scripture, careful thinking, ight against heresy, prayer, worship, perseverance in the truth, love for Christ, labor in the church, and yielding to the Holy Spirit led to the development of the evangelical doctrines that you now embrace, and embrace you. May you follow the way of this truth throughout your life-- until you go to be with Jesus, or he comes for his church-- redeemed by the One who is "the Way, the Truth, and the Life."
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[Foreword] This book is an amazingly rich resource that traces the development of thirty-two major doctrines from the time of the New Testament to writers in the present day.
[Preface] This book is intended to be a companion volume to Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994, 2000).
Historical theology is the study of the interpretation of Scripture and the formulation of doctrine by the church of the past.
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[Foreword] It is a privilege for me to commend this wonderful book for the strengthening of the church throughout the world.
[Preface] As Christians and their churches are exposed to the development of doctrine, as they are able to trace the progression of their beliefs beginning with the early church, passing into the medieval period, moving into the Reformation era, and through the modern period up to today, they "will find that understanding (and living) the doctrines of Scripture is one of their greatest joys."
"Most historical theology texts follow Christian beliefs chronologically, discussing notable doctrinal developments for all areas of theology according to their historical appearance. And while this may be good history, it can make for confusing theology, with the classic theological loci scattered throughout various time periods, movements, and controversies. In Historical Theology, Gregg Allison offers students the opportunity to study the historical development of theology according to a topical-chronological arrangement, setting out the history of Christian doctrine one theological element at a time. Such an approach allows readers to concentrate on one tenet of Christianity and its formulation in the early church, through the Middle Ages, Reformation, and post-Reformation era, and into the modern period. The text includes a generous mix of primary source material as well, citing the words of Cyprian, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Barth, and others. Allison references the most accessible editions of these notable theologians' work so that readers can continue their study of historical theology through Christian history's most important contributors. Historical Theology is a superb resource for those familiar with Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology or interested in understanding the development of Christian theology" -- Publisher description.
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