Christian Spirituality
An Introduction

"This study really is an 'introduction' and is well suited to the needs of undergraduate students in universities, theological colleges, and seminaries. There is a need for a reliable, basic, introductory textbook like this one." Philip Sheldrake, Sarum College, Salisbury.

This text fills the need for a clear, informative, helpful and well-written introduction to Christian spirituality. It introduces this area of Christian theology as a serious and exciting field of study to those encountering it for the first time. It builds on the huge success of earlier texts in the area of Christian thought and practice by the same author, and is based on seven years' experience of teaching its themes.

Written in a clear and accessible manner, and tested in the classroom, this text:

• Adopts the highly-praised educational approach embodied in other bestselling texts by the same author.
• Avoids a purely historical approach to the subject which students might find unrewarding. Encourages active engagement with primary sources through worked case studies.
• Includes a major analysis of the relationship between theology and spirituality, focusing on five major themes.
• Offers complete coverage of the Christian spiritual tradition, including Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Protestantism and Evangelicalism.
• Includes a guide to resources in spirituality available on the Internet.

246 x 171 mm 224 pages 1999
0-631-21280-9 hb £60.00 / £79.95
0-631-21281-7 pb £16.99 / £34.95

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Christian Literature
An Anthology

This anthology of Christian literature gathers together writings drawn from 2000 years of Christian history, offering a rich and diverse selection of material in one volume.

The pieces included fall into three broad categories: works of literature specifically written to serve the needs of Christians - such as prayers, devotional works, and sermons; works of literature, such as stories and poems, which are not specific to the Christian faith, but which have been shaped or influenced by Christian ideas, values, images, and narratives; and works of literature which interact with Christian ideas, individuals, schools of thought, or institutions, such as novels by George Eliot and Thomas Hardy.

246 x 171 mm 736 pages October 2000
0-631-21605-7 hb £60.00 / £75.00
0-631-21606-5 pb £15.99 / £29.95

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Reformation Thought
An Introduction
3rd edition

Reformation Thought is an acclaimed and popular introductory guide for theology and history students seeking to understand the central ideas of the European reformations. Based on McGrath's considerable experience of teaching Reformation studies, this text requires no prior knowledge of Christian theology.
This revised third edition:

• Includes a new chapter on the thought of the English Reformation.
• Responds to new insights in Renaissance and Reformation scholarship.
• Includes increased biographical coverage of major Reformation thinkers.
• Contains a new section on Reformation sources and updated bibliographies.
• Retains all the features which made earlier editions so attractive to students.
  

229 x 152 mm 320 pages 1999
0-631-21520-4 hb £55.00 / $69.95
0-631-21521-2 pb £16.99 / $36.95

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Historical Theology

An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought

"Historical Theology is an excellent resource, both for the teacher and student."
Morwenna Ludlow, St John's College, Oxford

In this text, Alister McGrath utilises the successful historic chapters from Christian Theology: An Introduction, Second Edition and builds on them to provide all the material that students will need to understand the development of Christian theology from its beginnings. A substantial introduction by McGrath explains the importance of historical theology, its place within the study of Christian theology as a whole and outlines some of the best ways of studying it.

246 x 171 mm 450 pages 1998
0-631-20843-7 hb £65.00 / $79.95
0-631-20844-5 pb £16.99 / $39.95

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An Introduction to Christianity

This popular textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to Christianity. Throughout, Alister McGrath treats Christianity as a way of life and not just a set of ideas. He avoids any form of denominational bias, and aims to give an accurate picture of the various Christian traditions in the modern world.

246 x 171 mm, 456 pages, 1997
20 halfstones, 2 line drawings, 8 maps
0-631-20195-5 hb £65.00 / $79.95
0-631-20196-3 pb £16.99 / $39.95

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The Blackwell Encyclopedia of
Modern Christian Thought

"Theology is indebted to Alister McGrath for masterminding what is an absorbing, challenging and first-class encyclopedia. From beginning to end, it is characterized by lucidity and authority. As a one-volume encyclopedia, an easy reference guide, this book is hard to beat."
Reviews in Religion and Theology

246 x 171 mm 720 pages 1995
0-631-19896-2 pb £19.99 / £34.95

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Science and Religion
An Introduction

"McGrath's book provides a useful starting point for those entering the study of science and religion."
Publishers Weekly

This text introduces readers to the fascinating interaction of science and religion. It is specifically designed for students on science and religion courses who have little or no prior knowledge in either area. The book offers unusually wide coverage, looking at the historical, theological, philosophical and scientific aspects of the interaction of science and religion. It is also thoroughly up-to-date, and includes interaction with issues raised by Richard Dawkins concerning evolution, and the 'anthropic principle' in relation to cosmology.

229 x 152 mm 256 pages 1998
0-631-20841-0 hb £60.00 / $69.95
0-631-20842-9 pb £16.99 / $36.95

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