From original sin to eternal life, the function of prayer to the role of the church, renowned theologian Keith Ward offers a comprehensive survey of the diversity of Christian thinking in this introduction to the world's largest faith. By presenting three different interpretations for over fifteen key doctrines, he invites anyone interested in the contemporary spiritual landscape to consider the Christian faith from a new and refreshing perspective.
Keith Ward is Professor of Divinity, Gresham College, London and Regius Professor of Divinity, Emeritus, of the University of Oxford. He is author of the best-selling /God: A Guide for the Perplexed/, also published by Oneworld.
Title: Christianity: A Beginner's Guides (Beginner's Guides)
Author: Ward, Keith
ISBN: 9781851685394
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Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Publication Date: 2007-11-30
Number of Pages: 208
Weight: 0.2223 kg
An excellent book in the questioning Beginners Guides series. Examining all the key themes, and then comparing all the different Christian perspectives to these themes, make it a guide for those who like to think a little deeper on the issues. * Publishing News *
[This] book is well ordered and clearly written and will quickly become a standard textbook. * Theology *
An articulate presentation of diverse approaches to Christianity's central concerns ... highly recommended. * Library Journal *