Description
Book SynopsisThis anthology of Christian literature gathers together writings drawn from 2000 years of Christian history. Assuming no prior knowledge of Christian theology or history, it offers students in one volume a diverse selection of material.
Trade Review"Pastors who want sermon illustrations to be more than vignettes, teachers who introduce Western literary, church or spiritual history, and readers who want new ideas for a book club will all find Alister McGrath's
Christian Literature anthology accessible, helpful and affordable. McGrath really has done a commendable job in pulling together most of the best in a pedagological framework that is helpful to student and teacher alike."
Robbie Castleman, National Co-ordinator, The Religious & Theological Studies Fellowship "I am profoundly grateful for this book, which sets out to introduce students to primary texts across a vast spectrum of literature. The basic layout of each chapter is clear and helpful and the 'Questions for Discussion' are sharp and should focus reading appropriately. In short, this is a very useful workhorse of a book, a way into the riches of literature and a careful guide to the difficult field of literature and theology." David Jasper, Theology
"The provision of clear and succinct introductory summaries of the historical and social context to which writers belonged should prove of considerable worth." The Expository Times
"This large anthology gathers a rich, varied and wisely selected sampling of texts drawn from writings spanning Christianity's two millennia. Helpful contextualising and interpretive introductions to each period and each text, along with study and discussion questions, render the collection reader friendly." Religious Studies Review
Table of ContentsPreface xi
How to Use This Work xvi
The Structure of the Work xviii
Part I The Patristic Period, ca. 100–600
Part II English and Irish Sources, ca. 600–1050
Part III The Middle Ages, 1050–1500
Part IV The Renaissance and Reformation, 1500–1700
Part V The Modern Period, 1700–2000
A Glossary of Terms 753
Sources of Extracts 761
For Further Reading 769
Acknowledgments 771
Index 774
