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The Christian Faith: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine
The Christian Faith An Introduction to Christian Doctrine Author:Colin E. Gunton This book offers a comprehensive and lively look at the Christian faith by one of the most respected theologians writing today. Distilling a lifetime's experience of teaching and thought, the author has provided a book for those who wish to understand the meaning and relevance of the fundamental beliefs of Christianity. The order of the book f... more »ollows the central themes of the Nicene Creed, the manifesto of the Christian faith. Beginning with consideration of creation and providence, it moves on to the person and work of Christ, and then to the human appropriation of belief and eschatology. A concluding chapter brings together, in a treatment of the Trinity, a discussion of the divine attributes and the doctrine of God that has been revealed in the process of the book's argument. No other book offers such a comprehensive, systematic and accessible overview of the Christian faith. It will prove invaluable to students of introductory theology, as well as anyone interested in the fundamental claims of Christianity.« less