Introducing Christian Theologies: Voices from Global Christian Communities - Volume 2

by Victor I Ezigbo

Should Christianity’s theological face remain largely European and North American in the twenty-first century in the wake of the expansion of Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America? The question about the “theological face” of Christianity cannot be ignored. For too long African, Asian, and Latin American theologians have been left out of mainstream theological discussions. Few standard textbooks on Christian theology acknowledge the unique contributions theologians from these continents have made to global Christianity. Introducing Christian Voices from Global Christian Communities is a two-volume textbook that alters the predominantly European and North American “theological face” of Christianity by interacting with the voices of Christian communities from around the globe. Introducing Christian Theologies explores the works of key theologians from across the globe, highlighting their unique contributions to Christian theology and doctrine.

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Charts
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction
1 Christian Theological Anthropology
Human Beings as God’s Image-Bearers
Christian Theology and Anthropological Issues
Humanity and Sin
Glossary
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
2 Salvation
Christian Ideas of Salvation
The Triune God’s Roles in Salvation
Human Beings’ Responsibility in Salvation
Outcomes of Salvation
Glossary
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
3 Christian Theologies of Religions
Approaches in Christian Theologies of Religions
Major Objectives in Christian Theologies of Religions
Christian Theologies of Religions and the Doctrine of Salvation
Glossary
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
4 Church
Christian Ideas of the Church
Church’s Relation to Its Members
Glossary
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
5 Christian Eschatological Hope
Ideas of Christian Eschatological Hope
Theories of Millennialism
Scientific Challenge to the Christian Views of Cosmic Consummation
Major Themes in Christian Eschatological Hope Concluding Reflections on Christian Eschatological Hope
Glossary
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
6 Christian Life
Imagining the Christian Life
Forming the Christian Life
The Christian Life and Christian Communities’ Relation to the World
Concluding Remarks on the Christian Life
Glossary
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Bibliography
Index

380 pages, Paperback

Published October 25, 2016