The comprehensive, one-stop, free-standing and fully cross-referenced volume on Christian Theology!

Special Features

• Provides an excellent introduction to the basics of Christian theology, assuming no previous knowledge of the subject
• Outlines and explains all the main ideas and key debates that have influenced Christian theology, and identifies and explores the work of leading thinkers
• Introduces basic vocabulary, explains all technical terms, and translates every Latin, Greek and German word or phrase
• Includes a special section on 'Theological Resources on the Internet' and a dedicated web site linked to this book
• Written in a clear, straightforward and easily accessible style
• The Christian Theology Reader, also by McGrath, is designed as a helpful accompaniment to this book, although both volumes can also be used independently.

What's new for this 3rd edition?
The third edition makes a number of changes in response to feedback from users, including both teachers and students. These changes include:

• clearer explanation of key ideas
• additional illustrative material
• additional material relating to Roman Catholic and Orthodox theology
• rearrangement of certain chapters to allow easier study
• the expansion and rearrangement of Part II to allow the inclusion of additional material relating to philosophical theology expanded and updated bibliographies for every chapter

About the book
Christian Theology: An Introduction is internationally acknowledged to be among the leading textbooks in Christian theology. This new edition retains all of the highly acclaimed features of the first two editions, whilst incorporating important new material. Using clear and accessible language, the text assumes no prior knowledge of Christian theology, introducing the key ideas, debates, personalities, and schools of thought, clearly and accurately.

The third edition has been developed in response to feedback from users. Material relating to Roman Catholic and Orthodox theology have been added, as well as additional illustrative material. Some chapters have also been restructured to allow for easier study. Part II has been expanded and rearranged to allow the inclusion of additional material relating to philosophical theology. Bibliographies have been expanded and updated for every chapter.

Avoiding any form of denominational or theological bias, this essential textbook provides full coverage of the first 2,000 years of Christian theological debate, including substantial coverage of historical theology, philosophical theology, and systematic theology. An extensive glossary of theological terms is included, as well as an updated guide to theological resources on the Internet.

Who will use this book?
This new edition is the ideal textbook for students studying introductory theology. Alister McGrath writes with students' needs in mind, and so the style, content and pedagogical features make this the ideal accompaniment for courses in this field.

Publication Details
January 2001
246 x 171 mm 648 pages
5 Line Drawings
0-631-22528-5 pb £17.99 / $39.95

Examination copies
If you would like to see an examination copy of the book, and teach a relevant course with over 12 students, simply send an email to
Louise Cooper at Louise.Cooper@oxon.blackwellpublishing.com Please state your name, address and your course details, and we would be delighted to send you a copy.