Theology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) - Softcover

Ford, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192853848 ISBN 13: 9780192853844

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2000

Synopsis

This Very Short Introduction provides both believers and non-believers with a balanced survey of the central questions of contemporary theology. David Ford's interrogative approach draws the reader into considering the principles underlying religious belief, including the centrality of salvation to most major religions, the concept of God in ancient, modern, and postmodern contexts, the challenge posed to theology by prayer and worship, and the issue of sin and evil. He also proves the nature of experience, knowledge, and wisdom in theology, and discusses what is involved in interpreting theological texts today.

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Review

It is written in an extremely accesible, interesting and fresh style and this combined with its 'safely' othodox but balanced tone will make it a useful aid to assisting a range of people. (Ray Gaston, Theology November/December 1999)

About the Author

David Ford is Regius Professor of Divinity in the University of Cambridge. His books include Jubilate: Theology in Praise (with Daniel W. Hardy), Meaning and Truth in 2 Corinthians (with Frances M. Young), The Modern Theologians: An Introduction to Christian Theology in the Twentieth Century (ed.), The Shape of Living, and Self and Salvation: Being Transformed.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0192853848
• ISBN 13: 9780192853844
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 208