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Alister E. McGrath
Alister E. McGrath provides a fresh and engaging account of the origins, development, and abiding importance of Christian doctrine. The book explores why Christianity developed doctrines in the first place…
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Alister McGrath has had a tremendous impact on the renaissance of evangelical theology over the last twenty years. Regarded as one of the most widely read living theologians his theological…
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T. F. Torrance is widely regarded as the most significant British academic theologian of the twentieth century. He is especially noted for his ground-breaking contribution to the study of the…
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The first volume of the three volume work on Systematic Theology. Written by one of world’s best-known theologians, these volumes together represent a systematic exploration of the relation between Christian…
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The second volume in a three-volume series in systematic theology, this book provides an examination and defence of theological realism. Engaging critically with writers such as George Lindbeck and John…
Noting the important parallels between scientific theory and Christian doctrine, this title offers a defence of the necessity of doctrine within Christian theology against those who argue for a non-dogmatic…
This is the first volume of three in a work of systematic theology. The second and third are: Reality (Autumn 2002) and Theory (Autumn 2003). They contain a critical engagement…
Freshly updated for this second edition with considerable new material, this authoritative introduction to the history of Christian theology covers its development from the beginnings of the Patristic period just…
aEUROoeChristians have always insisted that there is something special, something qualitatively different about Jesus. The New Testament makes plain that he is the lens through which we see God most…
In this book, the second in the Heart of Christian Faith series, Alister E. McGrath provides an exploration of how we can best understand God using analogies, illustrations, and stories…
Beginning with the current skepticism about God’s very existence, Dr. McGrath starts off with some convincing apologetics. But he does not rely on apologetics alone. He knows that the only…
The title of this book reflects the feeling that the idea of a daily quiet time has become outdated. The author sets out to develop a new approach to Bible…
International apologist and renowned theologian encourages readers to move beyond a superficial grasp of their faith, equipping them to grow in wisdom and develop an accurate Christian worldview that informs…
We live in an age when the growth of the Internet has made it easier than ever to gain access to information and accumulate knowledge. But information is not the…
Alister McGrath sets forth the constructive ground on which evangelicalism stands and shows how this revivified school of thought might respond to postmodernism, religious pluralism and postliberalism.
Are there viable pathways from nature to God? Natural theology is making a comeback, stimulated as much by scientific advance as by theological and philosophical reflection. There is a growing…
In this wonderfully accessible book, renowned Christian theologian Alistair McGrath explores just why theology is so important and what it can bring to our lives.
An accessible discourse written by a trusted expert and scholar, critiquing the new atheism on its own merits and claims.
This book is a presentation and defense of Christianity and of its claims to truth and relevance in the great marketplace of ideas.
This reference covers the period 1700 to the present day, dealing with all aspects of Christian thought in the modern period. Comprehensive articles give direct access to significant Christian thinking…
This study explores the relation of religion and the natural sciences, focusing specifically on Christianity as a case study. It examines the way in which religions and the natural sciences…
An introduction to Christian spirituality. This text includes an analysis of the relationship between theology and spirituality, focusing on five major themes and offers coverage of the Christian spiritual tradition…
This anthology of Christian literature gathers together writings drawn from 2000 years of Christian history. Assuming no prior knowledge of Christian theology or history, it offers students in one volume…
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Christianity is the world’s largest religious grouping. It has undergone massive change in the 20th century, and seems poised to undergo major transformations in the next. This text examines these…
The sixteenth–century Reformation remains a fascinating and exciting area of study. The revised edition of this distinguished volume explores the intellectual origins of the Reformation and examines the importance of…
This updated and expanded version of the original edition of 1987 explores the complex intellectual roots of the Reformation, offering a sustained engagement with the ideas of humanism and scholasticism.
The concept of heaven has had an enormous impact on popular culture in the west, both religious and secular. This engaging and highly accessible book by one of today’s best-known…
An examination of Luther’s theological breakthrough, together with information concerning the theological development of the young Luther in a late medieval context.
Emil Brunner: A Reappraisal presents a comprehensive intellectual history and appraisal of Emil Brunner, the highly influential Swiss theologian who was instrumental in shaping modern Protestant theology. Renowned theologian Alister…
Reformation Thought, 4th edition offers an ideal introduction to the central ideas of the European reformations for students of theology and history. Written by the bestselling author and renowned theologian…
Reformation Thought, 4/e presents the latest Reformation scholarship with the inclusion of new material, student-friendly features and updated bibliographies. Written by a leading Reformation scholar, this engaging text is accessible…
* A completely revised and updated edition of this popular textbook by Alister McGrath. * Written for beginners to this subject, and assumes no knowledge of Christian beliefs or practices…
The Territories of Human Reason is the first major study to explore the emergence of multiple situated rationalities. It focuses on the relation of the natural sciences and Christian theology…
International apologist equips readers to engage challenges to their faith by offering an apologetic method that can be customized to individual needs and situations.
Alister E. Mcgrath
One of the world’s leading Christian apologists delivers a groundbreaking book that shows how the Christian story can be told and retold to connect effectively with unbelievers in today’s post-Christian…
Alister McGrath unpacks the content of the Apostles’ Creed and introduces us to the essential truths about God the Father, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the Holy…
Written by one of the world’s leading theologians and a bestselling author, this book provides a truly global review by exploring the development of Christianity and related issues in Asia…
Now available in a fully-revised and updated new edition, this popular textbook by one of the world's leading theologians offers a lively, jargon-free introduction to Christianity.
Reimagining Nature is a new introduction to the fast developing area of natural theology, written by one of the world s leading theologians. The text engages in serious theological dialogue…
Darwinism and the Divine examines the implications of evolutionary thought for natural theology, from the time of publication of Darwin’s On The Origin of the Species to current debates on…
In celebration of Alister E. McGrath’s sixty-fifth birthday in 2018, this Festschrift aims to highlight him as a lauded scholar, who exemplifies an interface of science, theology, and religion. It…
The most thorough, reliable and unbiased account of justification by faith, the religious idea that lay at the heart of religious debates of the sixteenth century. Written by an international…
