{"product_id":"the-first-christian-theologians-9780631231875","title":"The First Christian Theologians","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe First Christian Theologians\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive introduction to the theology of the early Church through an accessible and lively examination of the major individual theologians of the time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a comprehensive, single-volume introduction to the theology of the early Church.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures an accessible and lively examination of the major individual theologians from the first five centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores how Christian theology came into being  including detailed coverage of the Scriptural canon, preaching, heresies, and the role of ecumenical councils.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an international list of leading contributors.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEdited by a leading academic in the field, with a reputation for producing first-rate, accessible books.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Beyond doubt this is one of the best introductions available to the English reader who is interested in the Theology of the early Church.\" \u003ci\u003eMihail Neamtu, King's College, London\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes on Contributors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction G. R. Evans 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I The Bible\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The First Christian Writings John W. Rogerson 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Interpretation of Scripture Frances Young 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II the Church\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Early Idea of the Church Stuart G. Hall 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Early Church in the World G. R. Evans 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Imperial Ecclesiastical Lawgivers Clarence Gallagher, SJ 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Rival Traditions: Christian Theology and Judaism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Philo of Alexandria David T. Runia 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Christian Theology and Judaism Paula Fredriksen and Judith Lieu 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Rival Traditions: Christian Theology and Secular Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Christian Theology and Secular Philosophy John M. Rist 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Justin Martyr Eric Osborn 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Irenaeus of Lyons Eric Osborn 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Clement of Alexandria Eric Osborn 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Origen Rowan Williams 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Tertullian Eric Osborn 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 The Hermetica G. R. Evans 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V The Maturing of Early Christian Theology in East and West\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Athanasius and the Arian Crisis Rowan Williams 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 The Cappadocians Morwenna Ludlow 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Pseudo-Dionysius and Maximus the Confessor Janet P. Williams 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 The Syriac Tradition David G. K. Taylor 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Ambrose Boniface Ramsey 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Jerome G. R. Evans 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Augustine of Hippo G. R. Evans 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Eutyches, Nestorius, and Chalcedon G. R. Evans 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: The End of an Era? G. R. Evans 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsolidated List of Sources 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex of References 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Index 267\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403453866327,"sku":"9780631231875","price":38.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780631231875.jpg?v=1730483519","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-first-christian-theologians-9780631231875","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}