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Blackwell and Hatchett's introductory textbook studies standard systematic theology topics from the larger perspective of daily life and practice. After giving students historical context by relating the story of each essential doctrine's creation, they highlight distinctive elements, point out what makes it relevant to the church, and encourage personal spiritual formation with practical application.
Title: Engaging Theology: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Introduction By: Ben C. Blackwell, R.L. Hatchett Format: Hardcover Number of Pages: 297 Vendor: Zondervan Publication Date: 2019 | Dimensions: 9.10 X 7.40 (inches) Weight: 1 pound 7 ounces ISBN: 0310092760 ISBN-13: 9780310092766 Stock No: WW092766 |
Theology today is faced with increasing amounts of religious and theological pluralism. What is distinctive about Christian theology? Why do these ideas matter? And the biggest question of all: Who cares? Key aspects of orthodox theology are seen as speculative and irrelevant to "authentic" Christianity and to personal spirituality. While not succumbing to the pragmatism of the age, this book shows that key elements of Christian theology ground an integrated worldview and are essential for spiritual formation.
Engaging Theology is an introductory theology textbook that grounds a treatment of standard systematic topics in the wider context of life and practice and shows the relevance of each doctrine to the church. The book treats the essential doctrines of Christian orthodoxy by following the pattern of story, doctrinal exposition, theological relevance, and spiritual relevance:
Engaging Theology is ideal for students and everyday people living in a post Christian era to help them seriously engage with the Christian faith.
Ben C. Blackwell (PhD, University of Durham) is associate professor of early Christianity at Houston Baptist University. He has authored a number of essays and articles related to Historical Theology and the New Testament, including Christosis: Engaging Pauline Soteriology with His Patristic Interpreters. He is currently working on new monograph: Participating in the Righteousness of God: Justification in Pauline Theology. He also served as a co-editor for several volumes: Paul and the Apocalyptic Imagination; Reading Romans in Context: Paul and Second Temple Judaism; and Reading Mark in Context: Jesus and Second Temple Judaism.
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