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Book SynopsisThis textbook provides complete and comprehensive coverage of the theological tradition of Aquinas, Maximus, Luther, Irenaeus, Lonergan, von Balthasar, Schmemann, Meyendorf and Barth. Each section of this textbook explores a wide variety of questions who are we? Is there a God, and if so, what is his nature? Who is Jesus? What does it mean that we live both in sin and righteousness? It consists of 15 modules that are comprised of 46 chapters. Each module has two parts: there are systematic chapters that discuss and explain each module's topic; and the final chapter of each module examines 4 to 6 primary sources that are important for each topic. This textbook includes an extensive range of pedagogical features: - Sample tests in which each objective question has been quality tested by classroom use (with a discrimination index) - A discussion guide for each chapter - Learning objectives linked to each chapter - The text includes bold-faced terms, boxed text sections that
Trade ReviewThis is the sort of theology book Thomas Aquinas envisioned: it brings all that belongs to the Christian faith into a full account that flows ‘according to the subject matter.’ The great tradition comes alive here, in a depth that inspires rather than wearies or confuses. His use of a dialectic of history and ‘message’ is a model for theologians today. A true teacher’s book, and a book that invites students of theology into a rich, ancient, and always regenerating conversation about and with the God of scripture. * ANTHONY D. BAKER, Professor of Theology, Seminary of the Southwest, Austin, Texas *
My long search for the ‘perfect’ textbook of Christian theology may have come to an end. Cone’s book is pedagogically brilliant, comprehensive, balanced, informed, clearly argued, and well-illustrated. Guided by the Great Tradition, it is ecumenical and committed, critical and faithful, traditional and current. Cone’s work is an astounding achievement to be welcomed by every teacher and student of Christian theology. * RON HIGHFIELD, Pepperdine University, USA *
In Theology from the Great Tradition, Steve Cone provides readers with a full introduction to the theological discourse that stretches from the first century to the twenty-first century. Building upon his earlier work, Cone here offers a robust study that will be beneficial to students and scholars alike. * CHRIS KEITH, St. Mary’s University, UK *
Few are the books that aid students in building an approach to Christian theology from the ground up, but Cone’s volume here does just that with skill and with a wide compass. He considers afresh the authorization of the theological quest through scripture, tradition, reason, and experience, while also addressing what we are actually ‘doing’ when we ‘do’ theology. Cone also wonderfully solicits the guidance of historic Christian thinkers, and the wisdom of a diverse range of contemporary theologians, to explore the enduring themes of Christian thought and life. This book bursts the bounds of a primer, but in its breadth and depth is sure to be an excellent textbook for college and seminary courses. * PAUL M. BLOWERS, Milligan College, USA *
Table of Contents1. Introduction A. Theology and the Great Tradition B. How to Use this Book
MODULE 1: THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS 2. Theological Method 3. Theological Authorities 4. Scripture 5. Historical Section I: Inspiration and Interpretation of Scripture A. Augustine B. Jerome C. A. A. Hodge D. James Orr E. Donald Bloesch F. Summary G. Discussion questions H. Chapter bibliography
MODULE 2: THEOLOGICAL AUTHORITIES 6. Reason 7. Tradition 8. Experience 9. Historical Section II: Faith and Reason A. Clement of Alexandria B. Tertullian C. Augustine D. The Belgic Confession E. Benedict XVI F. Summary G. Discussion questions H. Chapter bibliography
MODULE 3: DOCTRINE OF GOD 10. God 11. Historical Section III: Proofs of God’s Existence A. Anselm of Canterbury B. Thomas Aquinas C. Blaise Pascal D. Summary E. Discussion questions F. Chapter bibliography
MODULE 4: THE TRINITY 12. The Trinity 13. Historical Section IV: The Trinity A. Irenaeus B. Gregory of Nyssa C. Augustine D. The 11th Council of Toledo E. Leonardo Boff F. Summary G. Discussion questions H. Chapter bibliography
MODULE 5: THE WORK OF GOD 14. Creation 15. Providence 16. Historical Section V: God and Creation A. Irenaeus B. Tertullian C. Origin D. Augustine E. Bonaventure F. Anselm G. Summary H. Discussion questions I. Chapter bibliography
MODULE 6: HUMAN BEINGS 17. The Image of God 18. The Human Good 19. Historical Section VI: Human Nature and Destiny A. Gregory of Nyssa B. John Scotus Eriugena C. Hildegard of Bingen D. Mechthild of Magdeburg E. Emil Brunner F. Mary Hayter G. Summary H. Discussion questions I. Chapter bibliography
MODULE 7: SIN 20. The Origin of Sin 21. The Nature of Sin 22. Historical Section VII: Sin and Freedom A. Irenaeus B. Augustine C. Pelagius D. John Cassian E. Julian of Norwich F. Giovani Pico della Mirandola G. Reinhold Niebuhr H. Summary I. Discussion questions J. Chapter bibliography
MODULE 8: THE PERSON OF CHRIST 23. The Person of the Christ 24. The Incarnation 25. Historical Section VIII: The Incarnation A. Tertullian B. Athanasius C. Cyril of Alexandria D. Leo I E. T. F. Torrance F. Summary G. Discussion questions H. Chapter bibliography
MODULE 9: THE WORK OF CHRIST 26. The Work of Christ 27. Historical Section IX: The Work of Christ A. Irenaeus B. Athanasius C. Maximus the Confessor D. Anselm E. Peter Abelard F. Vladimir Lossky G. Summary H. Discussion questions I. Chapter bibliography
MODULE 10: THE HOLY SPIRIT 28. The Person of the Holy Spirit 29. The Work of the Holy Spirit 30. Historical Section X: The Holy Spirit A. Basil B. Augustine C. Cyril of Alexandria D. Michael Green E. John Paul II F. Summary G. Discussion questions H. Chapter bibliography
MODULE 11: SALVATION 31. Grace and Freedom 32. Divinization 33. Historical Section XI: Justification and Sanctification A. Martin Luther B. Philipp Melanchthon C. John Calvin D. John Wesley E. Richard Watson F. Vatican II G. Summary H. Discussion questions I. Chapter bibliography
MODULE 12: THE CHURCH 34. The Church 35. Ministry in the Church 36. The Heavenly Host 37. Historical Section XII: The Church A. Ireneaus B. Martin Luther C. Vatican II D. John Zizioulas E. Stanley Hauerwas F. Summary G. Discussion questions H. Chapter bibliography
MODULE 13: SACRAMENTS 38. Sacraments 39. The Sacrament of Water 40. The Sacrament of Bread and Wine 41. Historical Section XIII: The Sacraments A. Cyril of Jerusalem B. Martin Luther C. The World Council of Churches D. Alexander Schmemann E. Rowan Williams F. John Paul II
MODULE 14: ETERNAL LIFE 42. Heaven 43. Death 44. Millennium and Tribulation 45. Historical Section XIV: Last Things A. Theophilus of Antioch B. Augustine C. Catherine of Sienna D. Jeremy Taylor E. C. S. Lewis F. Kathryn Tanner G. Summary H. Discussion questions I. Chapter bibliography
MODULE 15: CHRISTIANITY AND THE WORLD RELIGIONS 46. Christianity and the World Religions 47. Historical Section XV: Christianity and the World Religions A. Basil B. C. S. Lewis C. Vatican II D. John Hick E. Clark Pinnock F. Leslie Newbingen G. Summary H. Discussion questions I. Chapter bibliography 48. End matter A. Recommended bibliography B. Indices i. Subject ii. Name iii. Scripture C. Endnotes
