GR Evans

Broschiertes Buch

The Medieval Theologians

An Introduction to Theology in the Medieval Period

Ed. by G. R. Evans

Beschreibung

The Medieval Theologians provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the period through an examination of the key individual theologians of the time. Chronologically arranged, it allows students to explore this crucial period when so many important theological developments took place.

Autor

If you like fast-paced, page-turning thrillers then Richard Evans' political thrillers will not disappoint you.Richard Evans served as a federal politician in the national parliament giving his books added authenticity. As an insider, Richard recognises the tribalism and the ruthless lonely life of a politician, writing thrilling character driven stories about this exotic, mysterious world. He lives in Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, Australia.

Produktdetails

• The Great Theologians
• Verlag: Blackwell Publishers
• 2000.
• Seitenzahl: 416
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2000
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 728g
• ISBN-13: 9780631212034
• ISBN-10: 0631212035
• Artikelnr.: 13624382

Rezensionen

"[This book] forms a very full introduction to medieval theology ingeneral. Edited by a leading scholar in the field...the list aloneof the other contributors assures the reader from the outset of thehigh quality of the scholarship. The lucidity and clarity of thepresentation of the material are remarkable, and they make the bookhighly accessible to the general reader as well as to thespecialist." Theology

"The present volume is a fine comprehensive introduction tomedieval theology and introduces students to the major individualtheologians of that period. I recommend this text as a very goodintroductory text. Were I teaching a course on medieval theology atthe moment, I would probably list this as required reading for mystudents."

H-Net Reviews

"The collection succeeds becuase of the substantial number ofessays which are truly outstanding. Those of us who offer coursesin medieval theology would do well to consider using this bookalongside primary texts." Religious Studies Review

"The editor provides an extremely useful introduction[and] some very incisive lines of thought ... This is anexcellent addition to the series and will be a valuableintroduction to the crucial formative period of Christiantheology." Australian Religious Studies Review

"It fills a considerable gap in theological literature, for Iknow of no other book that comes close to covering medievaltheology as thoroughly as this one does." John S. Hammett, Faith& Mission

"This collection of essays is a success, for they are notperfunctory summations, but include genuine insights." AnglicanTheological Review

"Evans has provided a genuinely useful introduction to acentral, and yet surprisingly neglected, area of medieval studies."Ecclesiastical History