{"product_id":"christian-literature-9780631216063","title":"Christian Literature","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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 \u003ci\u003eChristian Literature\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" \u003ci\u003eRobbie Castleman, National Co-ordinator, The Religious \u0026amp; Theological Studies Fellowship\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003ci\u003eDavid Jasper, Theology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The provision of clear and succinct introductory summaries of the historical and social context to which writers belonged should prove of considerable worth.\" \u003ci\u003eThe Expository Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003ci\u003eReligious Studies Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use This Work xvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Structure of the Work xviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I The Patristic Period, ca. 100–600\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II English and Irish Sources, ca. 600–1050\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III The Middle Ages, 1050–1500\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV The Renaissance and Reformation, 1500–1700\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V The Modern Period, 1700–2000\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Glossary of Terms 753\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of Extracts 761\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Further Reading 769\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 771\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 774\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403428274519,"sku":"9780631216063","price":48.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780631216063.jpg?v=1730483443","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/christian-literature-9780631216063","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}