1st Edition

Christian Theology: The Basics

By Murray Rae Copyright 2015
188 Pages
by Routledge

188 Pages
by Routledge

188 Pages
by Routledge

Christian Theology: The Basics is a concise introduction to the nature, tasks and central concerns of theology – the study of God within the Christian tradition. Providing a broad overview of the story that Christianity tells us about our human situation before God, this book will also seek to provide encouragement and a solid foundation for the reader’s further explorations within the subject.... Read more

1. Speaking of God  2. Creation and Covenant  3. Jesus and the Spirit  4. The Triune God  5. Salvation  6. A New Community  7. Christian Life  8. The Christian Hope

Biography

Murray Rae is Professor of Theology at the University of Otago, New Zealand.

"Rae (Univ. of Otago, New Zealand) provides a concise, fair, and accurate overview of the basics of Christian theology. (...) The glossary will be helpful for those looking at Christian theology for the first time and those who want succinct definitions of key terms.  Readers looking for an interesting, accessible, and balanced introduction to main features of Christian theology will find this a most helpful guide. Summing Up: Recommended."

- D. K. McKim, Memphis Theological Seminary in CHOICE

"Murray Rae has offered teachers and interested readers a robust (occasionally even literary), yet concise, introduction to the most difficult and debated issues in Christian theology. His efforts will richly reward those who are willing to “pick up and read!”

 - Christopher McMahon, Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania