This introductory theology text explains key concepts in Christian doctrine and shows that doctrine is integrally linked to the practical realities of Christian life. In order to grow into more faithful practitioners of Christianity, we need to engage in the practice of learning doctrine and understanding how it shapes faithful lives. Beth Felker Jones helps students articulate basic Christian doctrines, think theologically so they can act Christianly in a diverse world, and connect Christian thought to their everyday life of faith. This book, written from a solidly evangelical yet ecumenically aware perspective, models a way of doing theology that is generous and charitable. It attends to history and contemporary debates and features voices from the global church. Sidebars made up of illustrative quotations, key Scripture passages, classic hymn texts, and devotional poetry punctuate the chapters.
About the AuthorBeth Felker Jones (PhD, Duke University) is professor of theology at Northern Seminary and is the author of several books, including
Touched by a Vampire and
Marks of His Wounds: Gender Politics and Bodily Resurrection. She previously taught at Wheaton College.
Book InformationISBN 9780801049330
Author Beth Felker JonesFormat Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing GroupPublisher Baker Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 370g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 14mm