
The Oxford Handbook of Systematic Theology
Oxford University Press
Published on 27. September 2007
Book
Hardback
720 pages
978-0-19-924576-5 (ISBN)
Description
The Oxford Handbook of Systematic Theology brings together a set of original and authoritative accounts of all the major areas of current research in Christian systematic theology, offering a thorough survey of the state of the discipline and of its prospects for those undertaking research and teaching in the field. The Handbook engages in a comprehensive examination of themes and approaches, guiding the reader through current debates and literatures in the context of the historical development of systematic theological reflection. Organized thematically, it treats in detail the full array of topics in systematic theology, as well as questions of its sources and norms, its relation to other theological and non-theological fields of enquiry, and some major trends in current work. Each chapter provides an analysis of research and debate on its topic, identifying and interpreting options and laying out the basis for the reader to explore the territory, asking: What are the critical issues? How have these issues developed and been expounded? What are current prospects? The focus is on doctrinal (rather than historical) questions, and on major (rather than ephemeral) debates. The aim is to stimulate readers to reach theological judgements on the basis of consideration of the range of opinion. Drawn from Europe, the UK, and North America, the authors are all leading practitioners of the discipline. Readers will find expert guidance as well as creative suggestions about the future direction of the study of Christian doctrine.
Reviews / Votes
a magnificent contribution to contemporary theological discussions, presenting a sophisticated and creative explication of what today's sytematicians are doing within the church. * Timothy J. Yoder, Journal of SJT * ...admirably reflects the richness, breadth, and family coherence of the field of systematic theology today. * Susannah Ticciati, Journal of Theological Studies *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Adult education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 253 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 46 mm
Weight
1317 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-924576-5 (9780199245765)
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John Webster | Kathryn Tanner | Iain Torrance
The Oxford Handbook of Systematic Theology
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John Webster | Kathryn Tanner | Iain Torrance
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Persons
John Webster is Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Aberdeen.
Kathryn Tanner is Dorothy Grant Maclear Professor of Theology at the University of Chicago Divinity School.
Iain Torrance is President and Professor of Patristics at Princeton Theological Seminary.
Kathryn Tanner is Dorothy Grant Maclear Professor of Theology at the University of Chicago Divinity School.
Iain Torrance is President and Professor of Patristics at Princeton Theological Seminary.
Editor
Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Aberdeen
Dorothy Grant Maclear Professor of Theology, University of Chicago Divinity School
President and Professor of Patristics, Princeton Theological Seminary
Content
I. DOCTRINES; II. SOURCES; III. CONVERSATIONS; IV. PROSPECTS