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The definitive introduction to two thousand years of writings on Christianity by many of its greatest theologians This highly successful and popular book is now available in a thoroughly expanded and updated new edition. Alister E. McGrath, one of the worldΓÇÖs leading theologians, provides readers with a concise and balanced introduction to Christianity as it has been interpreted by many of its greatest thinkers and commentators, from its beginning to the modern day. Theology: The Basic Readings, 3rd Edition comprises sixtyΓÇôeight readings spanning twenty centuries of Christian history. To help readers engage with the material, each reading is accompanied by an introduction, comments, study questions, and a helpful glossary of terms used by its author. Readings are drawn from a broad theological spectrum and include both historical and contemporary, mainstream, and cuttingΓÇôedge approaches Uses the ApostlesΓÇÖ Creed as a framework to introduce readers to writings on key issues, such as faith, God, Jesus, creation, and salvation Represents two thousand years of sustained critical reflection within western Christianity Encourages readers to interact with each text and to engage with primary sources Serves as an ideal companion to the bestselling, Theology: The Basics or as a standalone text Theology: The Basic Readings, 3rd Edition is an essential guide to the topics, themes, controversies, and reflections on Christianity as they have been understood by many of its greatest commentators.

Investigates the formation of Protestant identity, looking at its historical development across Europe, North America, Asia, Australasia, and Africa. This work gives the interaction of Protestantism with different areas of modern life, including the arts, politics, the law, and science.