Learning Theology with the Church Fathers

Name: Learning Theology with the Church Fathers
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ISBN: 9780830826865

ISBN-10: 0830826866

ISBN-13: 9780830826865

Edition: 2002

Authors: Christopher A. Hall

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The early church fathers were great theologians--though they did not think of themselves as such.They were working pastors, involved in the daily life and leadership of their congregations. Yet they were wrestling with many of the great and formative questions of the Christian faith, such as the Trinity, the incarnation, the providence of God and the nature of the church.These beliefs were defined in the crucible of spiritual leadership, pastoral care and theological conflict, all set against the background of the great cultural movements and events of their day. For the church fathers, theology was a spiritual exercise woven into the texture of life.What would it be like to sit under the…

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List price: $30.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Publication date: 8/16/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 308
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English

Christopher A. Hall (PhD, Drew University) is distinguished professor of theology and director of academic spiritual formation at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. He has authored a number of books, is an editor at large for Christianity Today, and is associate editor of the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture.



Preface



Preparing to Learn Theology with the Church Fathers



Christ the Son, Begotten and Not Made



The Mystery and Wonder of the Trinity



Christ Divine and Human



On the Holy Spirit



Sin, Grace and the Human Condition



God's Transcendent Providence



God's Wise and Loving Providence



The Sacred Scriptures



One Holy, Apostolic Church



The Resurrection of the Body and Life Everlasting


Notes


General Index


Scripture Index