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Historical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought
by Alister E. McGrath
from Wiley-Blackwell
Customer Reviews:
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 
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Wasn't required for class 
Read it because I'm interested in Theology. Very comprehensive. The companion reader is 5 stars.
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Very Good 
Very good text book. Historical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought
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A good trip through the history of ideas...
There are many ways to study theology -- topically, by denominational structure, by particular theologians, etc. One of the more common approaches, and still a popular one, has been to study theology through the historical development of ideas, beliefs and doctrines. Alister McGrath's book, 'Historical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought' is one such text. Following a brief introduction, it is divided into four broad historical sections: The Patristic Period (100 - 451), the Middle... more info
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Seminary Student
I have to read this book for my church history class and I have found it to be a very good resource. The author presents the material in a highly readable format but it is not immature writing either. There are brief explanations about key figures throughout the churches history and these help you relate theologies with their proponents. This is a well written book that is highly insightful.Pros:
Well written
Based on historical documents
Very in-depth Cons:
Not for personal reading
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