Description
This introductory guide to the study of theology opens with an engaging history of the discipline, mapping the important landmarks and introducing the main areas of debate. The rest of the book falls into three parts: Part 1 describes the major approaches that have been developed by scholars over the centuries, which are still relevant today; Part 2 explains the main concepts and issues, highlighting their significance in the work of major thinkers; Part 3 provides a helpful glossary of all the key terms that readers need to understand in order to find their way around the subject.
An introductory guide that enables students to grasp the essential elements of their subject, the methods used to study it, and the key concepts and debates within it
About the Author
The late Anthony Thiselton was Emeritus Professor of Christian Theology at the University of Nottingham and a fellow of the British Academy. He previously taught at the Universities of Sheffield, Bristol and Durham and was known internationally for his work on hermeneutics and the theory of interpretation.
Reviews
An exciting new series that will provide orientation and essential information for students at the beginning of a course, in an attractive and readable format. From here the student will be well placed to move on to classic texts and larger handbooks. * Professor John Barton, University of Oxford *
Thiselton's genius lies in his extraordinary capacity to help us to see familiar issues afresh and deepen our sense of truth. Thiselton's method . . . is to guide the student or reader, giving him or her new vistas, insights and nourishment for the intellectual journey ahead. * Church Times *
This is a solid, sound, and secure guide to the study of theology. It covers its ground well, and, as a skilfully sketched introduction, will put any reader firmly in the picture . . . What Thiselton does - and extremely well, in my judgement - is present a clear picture of how to present theology as a range of approaches, ideas, subjects, and issues. -- Martyn Percy * Church Times *
Book Information
ISBN 9780281077595
Author Professor Anthony Thiselton
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Weight(grams) 423g
An introductory guide that enables students to grasp the essential elements of their subject, the methods used to study it, and the key concepts and debates within it
About the Author
The late Anthony Thiselton was Emeritus Professor of Christian Theology at the University of Nottingham and a fellow of the British Academy. He previously taught at the Universities of Sheffield, Bristol and Durham and was known internationally for his work on hermeneutics and the theory of interpretation.
Reviews
An exciting new series that will provide orientation and essential information for students at the beginning of a course, in an attractive and readable format. From here the student will be well placed to move on to classic texts and larger handbooks. * Professor John Barton, University of Oxford *
Thiselton's genius lies in his extraordinary capacity to help us to see familiar issues afresh and deepen our sense of truth. Thiselton's method . . . is to guide the student or reader, giving him or her new vistas, insights and nourishment for the intellectual journey ahead. * Church Times *
This is a solid, sound, and secure guide to the study of theology. It covers its ground well, and, as a skilfully sketched introduction, will put any reader firmly in the picture . . . What Thiselton does - and extremely well, in my judgement - is present a clear picture of how to present theology as a range of approaches, ideas, subjects, and issues. -- Martyn Percy * Church Times *
Book Information
ISBN 9780281077595
Author Professor Anthony Thiselton
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Weight(grams) 423g
