Historia del pensamiento cristiano hasta el siglo XXI: Edición actualizada y ampliada

A History of Christian Thought #3

by Justo L. González

Un texto académico de referencia de gran valor pedagógico que cubre por completo y cronológicamente la historia y desarrollo del pensamiento cristiano hasta el siglo XXI. Actualizado y ampliado con los retos y oportunidades de este la ecología y el medioambiente, la economía y la justicia social, el papel de la mujer y la influencia de las teologías del tercer mundo.

El Dr. Justo L. González te prepara para una experiencia educativa única que conecta el pasado con un futuro lleno de potencial, que con meticuloso detalle abunda

La estrecha interacción entre el culto, la teología y la doctrina
Una nueva perspectiva de Calvino y la teología de San Agustín
Exploración de las teologías emergentes del "tercer mundo" y su influencia en la teología y el pensamiento eclesiástico
Nuevo capítulo sobre los eventos alrededor del año 100, destacando la transición del cristianismo desde ser principalmente un movimiento entre judíos y hacia una iglesia compuesta y diversa
Un segmento dedicado a las mujeres durante la Reforma del siglo XVI
Temas sobre las nuevas teologías del llamado "tercer mundo", y el impacto que han hecho en la teología y el pensamiento de la iglesia
La influencia de la comunicación digital y las redes sociales en el cristianismo moderno

En contraste con otros libros de historia eclesiástica, la obra del Dr. Justo L. González se distingue al enfocarse en las ideas y concepciones teológicas más que en los hechos y personajes. Este enfoque facilita el análisis y estudio continuo de doctrinas específicas desde la época apostólica hasta los tiempos modernos.

Genres: History, Theology, Church History, Religion, Christianity, Christian, Academic

1708 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 30, 1987

About the author

Justo L. González, author of the highly praised three-volume History of Christian Thought and other major works, attended United Seminary in Cuba, received his MA at Yale, and was the youngest person to be awarded a PhD in historical theology at Yale. He is one of the few first generation Latino theologians to come from a Protestant background. He helped to found the Association for Hispanic Theological Education and the Hispanic Theological Initiative. Dr González is now on the faculty of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta.

Reviews

[Dan Glover · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably 3.5 stars, between "liked" and "really liked." I repeatedly wanted more detail, but had to keep reminding myself that this was written as an introduction to the topic for those with no background in it. This 3 volume series is accessible, clear and, some quibbles aside (some won't care for its heavy Protestant weighting or its lack of coverage of the nouvelle theologie school around the time of Vatican II and since....), it does an able job of what it set out to do. It really could use an update, however. Its last chapter was written pre-fall of communism and many of its secondary sources, especially on certain chapters (eg. Luther and Calvin) are quite dated and there has been much very good recent scholarship...perhaps even just updates to bibliography and an updated Chapter 16?? Otherwise, solid.

[Bryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, I made it through all three volumes of A History of Christian Thought. I learned that I made a good choice becoming a Catholic, not because it is better or worse than any other denomination, but because the differences between the Catholic Church and other denominations since the Second Vatican Council are not anything that I am concerned with. I became a Catholic because I love my wife, I like going to Mass, and I felt a spiritual calling to the church, and I believe those are a good a reason as any. Let me say it again, I got nothing but love for Protestants, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, and any other denomination or religion not my own. There are many ways up the mountain, and if anybody ever needs my help on their own journey, well then I’ll do what I can.

[Sean McGowan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overall history of the development of Christian thought in Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox traditions. There are some spots were he says some strange things, but it doesn’t take away from the overall work. Recommended!

[Charles Johnson · Rating 2 out of 5]

The discussion of the Post-Reformation leaves a lot to be desired. Gonzalez, in spite of attempts to the contrary, essentially views all Reformed theology through the lens of how it compares to Calvin. He criticized Beza and the later Reformed Scholastics for being overly dogmatic and untrue to Calvin's legacy, when from their own writings it is quite clear that their primary concern was to be faithful to the Scriptures, not to Calvin.

[Garrett Erskine · Rating 5 out of 5]

A classic in Christian theological development every pastor and theologian should have this on their shelves. Gonzalez has a fantastic perspective on theological development that offers keen insight into the church's history. I recommend this for Protestant and Catholic writers alike.

[Sabio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great history of Christian Theology by a believer.

[Mikedinnen]

I think Gonzalez is a wonderful author. He is very easy to read and gives a wonderful survey.

[Kim Ernest]

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