The Blackell Companion to Modern Theology [Hardcover]

• In this major reference work, a team of the world's leading theologians provides a powerful overview of modern theology
• Covers theology's relation to other disciplines, the history of theology, major themes, key figures and contemporary issues
• Can be used as the basis for an introductory course or as an essential reference source

Notes on Contributors vii

Preface xii

Part I Theology and . . . 1

1 The Practice of Faith
Robin Gill 3

2 Biblical Studies
John Barton 18

3 Philosophy
David B. Burrell 34

4 Culture
Charles T. Mathewes 47

5 Social Theory
Don Browning 65

6 Theological Anthropology
Ray Anderson 82

7 History
William Dean 95

Part II History 111

8 Patristics
G. R. Evans and Morwenna Ludlow 113

9 Medieval Theology
Stephen F. Brown 133

10 Reformation
Carl R. Trueman 147

11 Modernity
Garrett Green 162

Part III Themes 181

12 Trinity
Bruce D. Marshall 183

13 Incarnation
John Webster 204

14 Redemption
Esther D. Reed 227

15 Eschatology
Andrew Chester 243

16 Church and Sacraments
Gavin D'Colc3