Understanding Christian Doctrine

ISBN: 1405131535

Author: Markham, Ian S.

Condition: Used

Understanding Christian Doctrine introduces Christian theology in an accessible, informed, and systematic way.A lively introduction to the central beliefs of Christianity, assuming no prior knowledge of theology and Christian doctrineExplores doctrines such as incarnation, the Trinity, sin, life after death, and the end of the world, and growth areas such as spiritualityEncourages and shows readers how to take a position on these theological issuesTackles questions that newcomers find particularly perplexing about the Christian worldview, including religion and science, religious pluralism, and the problem of evilIncludes numerous student-friendly features, including useful timelines, brief vignettes of major theologians, and a glossaryWritten by internationally-regarded theologian, Ian S. Markham, who is the author of a number of textbooks in religion and theology.