An unparalleled introduction to the concepts and key developments of 2,000 years of Christian thought, updated with significant additions and developments throughout Over the past three decades, Christian Theology: An Introduction has established itself as one of the most respected and widely used theological textbooks. Specifically designed for students with no prior knowledge of Christian theology, this classic volume presents the primary themes and debates of Christian thought with clarity and historical context. Renowned theologian Alister E. McGrath offers a lively, concise, and easily accessible narrative that helps readers discover the intellectual and spiritual riches of Christian theology and understand how Christianity's core themes have been developed and debated over the centuries. With a descriptive, analytic, and theologically neutral approach, Christian Theology includes discussion of various theological positions and traditions: Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, and evang
