
Theology
A Very Short Introduction
David Ford(Author)
Oxford University Press
2nd Edition
Published on 24. October 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-19-967997-3 (ISBN)
Description
This Very Short Introduction provides both the believer and non-believer with a balanced survey of the central questions of theology. David Ford's approach draws us in to considering the principles underlying religious belief, including the centrality of salvation to most major religions, the concept of God in ancient, modern, and postmodern contexts, the challenge posed to theology by prayer and worship, and the issue of sin and evil. He also probes the nature of experience, knowledge, and wisdom in theology, and discusses what is involved in interpreting theological texts.
In this new edition, Ford considers the contemporary relevance of theology, including the effect of globalization and digitized communication, examines the theological responses to change and development in science, considers the impact of increased engagement between Islam and the West, and looks at the development and importance of theology between the different faiths.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
In this new edition, Ford considers the contemporary relevance of theology, including the effect of globalization and digitized communication, examines the theological responses to change and development in science, considers the impact of increased engagement between Islam and the West, and looks at the development and importance of theology between the different faiths.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Reviews / Votes
It is written in an extremely accesible, interesting and fresh style and this combined with its 'safely' othodox but balanced tone will make it a useful aid to assisting a range of people. * Ray Gaston, Theology November/December 1999 *More details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
11 black and white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 172 mm
Width: 111 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
161 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-967997-3 (9780199679973)
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David F. Ford
Theology: A Very Short Introduction
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02/2000
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Person
David F. Ford is Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge, and Director of the Cambridge Inter-faith Programme. He is the author of many books, including most recently The Future of Christian Theology (OUP, 2011), Christian Wisdom: Desiring God and Learning in Love (CUP, 2007), and Shaping Theology: Engagements in a Religious and Secular World (OUP, 2007).
Author
Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge, and Director of the Cambridge Inter-faith Programme
Content
Preface ; Part 1: Describing the field ; 1. Introduction: Theology and the religions in transformation ; 2. Theology and religious studies: how is the field shaped? ; Part 2: Theological explorations ; 3. Thinking of God ; 4. Living before God: worship, ethics, and politics ; 5. Facing evil ; 6. Jesus Christ ; 7. Salvation - scope, intensity, and dialogues ; Part 3: Skills, disciplines, and methods ; 8. Through the past to the present: history and texts ; 9. Experience, reason, and wisdom ; Part 4: Prospects ; 10. Theology for the third millennium ; References ; Further reading