The Story of Christian Theology - by Roger E Olson (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>In his book, poised to become a standard historical theology textbook, Roger Olson takes us on a journey of events ranging from the apostolic fathers to the Reformation to the present.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> <strong> <em>Christianity Today</em> Book of the Year Award<br /> ECPA Gold Medallion Award</strong> </p><p>History is made up of stories--narratives that recount the events, movements, ideas and lives that have shaped religions and nations. Theologian Roger Olson believes that the history of Christian theology should be told as such a story, one replete with thick plots, exciting twists, interesting people and fascinating ideas.</p><p>In this panoramic work of historical theology Olson vividly recounts the deeds and words of the cultists and apostolic fathers of the second century, the clash between the theological schools of Alexandria and Antioch, the epochal division between East and West, the revolutionary advent of the Reformation and much more, right on up to the dazzling, sometimes dismaying fallout that has continued to shake Christians through the twentieth century. Through it all Olson detects and traces a common thread: a concern for salvation--God's redemptive activity in forgiving and transforming sinful human beings.</p><p>Evenhanded, refreshingly readable, impressive in its breadth and depth, <em>The Story of Christian Theology</em> is poised to become a standard historical theology text.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A lucid and fair-minded account of highlights in the history of Christian thought. . . . An adventure in theological ideas.--Gabriel Fackre, author of The Christian Story and The Doctrine of Revelation<br><br>A monumental achievement! <em>The Story of Christian Theology</em> is eminently readable, a welcome and helpful guide to the history of Christian theology.--Donald G. Bloesch, professor of theology emeritus, Dubuque Theological Seminary<br><br>An ideal history of Christian theology lies beyond the realm of human possibility, but all church members, along with pastors and students, will surely profit from Professor Olson's new presentation. In reasonably concise form, it uses judiciously selected incidents and movements to tell the story as a vast array of theologians, monks, ecclesiastics and teachers wrestled with the divine truths revealed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This historical survey offers a good foundation, not only for Christian scholarship but also for authentic Christian witness and ministry.--Geoffrey W. Bromiley, author of Historical Theology<br><br>Congratulations to Roger Olson for giving us a masterful survey of the main contours of Christian theology from the second century to the present day. This work is written with admirable clarity, capturing the major figures and movements with accurate descriptions as well as with an eye toward the effects of their views for later periods and contemporary times. Beginning as well as more advanced students can turn here with confidence to gain a sure sense of how the story of Christian theology has developed, what its primary issues have been and how the whole Christian church has been affected by what its theologians have believed, argued about and--unfortunately--at times have literally fought over. This is a fine achievement, a superb resource grounded in solid scholarship. Here is a volume that will be eminently useful for many years to come.--Donald K. McKim, academic dean and professor of theology, Memphis Theological Seminary<br><br>Historical theology has never been known for winning popularity contests in Christian classrooms. It is too dated and too abstract. But Roger Olson is out to change that common perception. He has taken this aging beauty, dressed her up in a stylish storytelling outfit and trained her to speak to a contemporary audience. For my students Olson's <em>The Story of Christian Theology</em> has just moved to the top of my you've-got-to-meet-her list.--Bruce L. Shelley, professor of church history, Denver Seminary<br><br>In this clear and eminently readable text, Roger Olson not only tells the story of Christian theology in all its richness and diversity but also shows why the questions faced were important then and remain so for us today. Theology is shown to be about salvation and hence an ultimately practical endeavor. This is a book that deserves a wide readership in both the classroom and the church.--Henry H. Knight III, Saint Paul School of Theology<br><br>Roger Olson's <em>The Story of Christian Theology</em> is a real page-turner. Here is no bloodless and passionless history of ideas. Olson's <em>Story</em> pulsates with real people living in real time who pray, study, argue, struggle and even occasionally beat each other up over what and how to believe. Olson is convinced that beliefs matter and that the story of Christian theology is not yet finished. Without much effort readers can find themselves in this story too.--Timothy Weber, dean and professor of church history, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary<br>
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