Description
This Companion offers an overview of the beliefs, doctrines, and practices of the key philosophical concepts at the heart of Christian theology. The sixteen chapters, commissioned specially for this volume, are written by an internationally recognized team of scholars and examine topics such as the Trinity, God's necessary existence, simplicity, omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, goodness, eternity and providence, the incarnation, resurrection, atonement, sin and salvation, the problem of evil, church rites, revelation and miracles, prayer, and the afterlife. Written in non-technical, accessible language, they not only offer a synthesis of scholarship on these topics but also suggest questions and topics for further investigation.
This Companion offers an overview of the beliefs, doctrines, and practices of the key philosophical concepts at the heart of Christian theology.
About the Author
Charles Taliaferro is professor of philosophy at St. Olaf's College in Minnesota. He is the author and editor of several books, including Evidence and Faith: Philosophy and Religion since the Seventeenth Century and Aesthetics: A Beginner's Guide. Chad Meister is Professor of Philosophy at Bethel College in Indiana. He is the author, most recently, of the forthcoming Philosophy of Religion and Evil: A Guide for the Perplexed, among many other titles that he has authored, co-authored, and edited.
Reviews
'... this collection of essays provides a clear, informative introduction and overview of both historical and contemporary philosophical work on issues of Christian theology.' Theological Book Review
' ... tasty ... linger ... with enjoyment and benefit ... general commendation.' The Journal of Religious Studies
'All the essays are clearly written and there's a sense in which, when taken together, they are likely to offer something to everyone: from the general reader or the beginning undergraduate student or professional ...' Religious Studies
Book Information
ISBN 9780521730372
Author Charles Taliaferro
Format Paperback
Page Count 280
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 430g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 18mm
This Companion offers an overview of the beliefs, doctrines, and practices of the key philosophical concepts at the heart of Christian theology.
About the Author
Charles Taliaferro is professor of philosophy at St. Olaf's College in Minnesota. He is the author and editor of several books, including Evidence and Faith: Philosophy and Religion since the Seventeenth Century and Aesthetics: A Beginner's Guide. Chad Meister is Professor of Philosophy at Bethel College in Indiana. He is the author, most recently, of the forthcoming Philosophy of Religion and Evil: A Guide for the Perplexed, among many other titles that he has authored, co-authored, and edited.
Reviews
'... this collection of essays provides a clear, informative introduction and overview of both historical and contemporary philosophical work on issues of Christian theology.' Theological Book Review
' ... tasty ... linger ... with enjoyment and benefit ... general commendation.' The Journal of Religious Studies
'All the essays are clearly written and there's a sense in which, when taken together, they are likely to offer something to everyone: from the general reader or the beginning undergraduate student or professional ...' Religious Studies
Book Information
ISBN 9780521730372
Author Charles Taliaferro
Format Paperback
Page Count 280
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 430g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 18mm
