Christian Theology The Classics [Paperback]

Christian Theology: The Classics is a vibrant introduction to the most important works of theology in the history of Christian thought. Exploring writings from the origins of Christianity to the present day, it examines some of the most influential theologians of all time, considering the context in which they were writing and the lasting significance of their work. Covering thirty-one theological classics such as:

Augustine of Hippo, On the Trinity

Martin Luther, Commentary on Galatians

John Calvin, The Institutes of The Christian Religion

Jonathan Edwards, Religious Affections

St Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae

With a glossary and outlines of the key criticisms of each text, this book is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in Theology and the history of Christian thought.

Introduction  1. Irenaeus of Lyons Against the Heresies  2. Augustine of Hippo On the Trinity  3. Basil of Caesarea On the Holy Spirit  4. Athanasius On the Incarnation  5. Origen On First Principles  6. The Acts of the Councils (including: the ecumenical creeds; Cyrils letters; Leos Tome)  7. Anselm The Reason for the God-Man  8. St Thomas Summa Theologiae  9. Mother Julian Revelations of Divine Love  10. Martin Luther Commentary on Galatians   11. John Calvin The Institutes of The Christian Religion   12. The Anglican Formularies: The Book of Common Prayer; the 39 Articles; the Homilies   13. The Canons and Decrees of the Council of Trent   14. The Westminster standards: The Westminster Confession; The Shorter Catechism; The Longer Catechism; The Book of Common Order  15. Jonathan Edwards, Religious Affections  16. John Wesley, Christian Perfection (including the Plain Account, anlc,