Theology from the Great Tradition

by Steven D. Cone

This textbook provides complete and comprehensive coverage of the theological tradition of Aquinas, Maximus, Luther, Irenaeus, Lonergan, von Balthasar, Schmemann, Meyendorf and Barth. Each section of this textbook explores a wide variety of questions – who are we? Is there a God, and if so, what is his nature? Who is Jesus? What does it mean that we live both in sin and righteousness?
It consists of 15 modules that are comprised of 46 chapters. Each module has two there are systematic chapters that discuss and explain each module's topic; and the final chapter of each module examines 4 to 6 primary sources that are important for each topic.

This textbook includes an extensive range of pedagogical
- Sample tests in which each objective question has been quality tested by classroom use (with a discrimination index)
- A discussion guide for each chapter
- Learning objectives linked to each chapter
- The text includes bold-faced terms, boxed text sections that identify central figures and points of debate, study question, chapter summaries, glossary

Genres: Theology, Christian

752 pages, Paperback

Published April 5, 2018

Reviews

[Reagan Formea · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my textbook for my systematic theology class. It is filled to the brim with good information. My dear professor wrote it and he is so extremely qualified and more importantly, he has a great heart. Highly recommend for any theologians- but that I am not.

[Jeannine · Rating 5 out of 5]

As theology textbooks go, this is quite readable. It is organized in the way that the professor teaches the class. It's a keeper.

[David Rawls · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have greatly appreciated this book and the author. Although I do not know the author personally I have studied with a handful of his past students. If one wants to know how Christian thought has developed over the centuries this is a great read. Cone masterfully includes a wide range of Christian thinkers over the centuries to show how the faith of Jesus has developed and arrived where it is today. I personally have had little training with the early church theologians and creeds even though they have shaped my thoughts I have today. If one is a Christian and wants to know the basis of how they may have come to beliefs they hold this is a good place to begin. If one is a non-Christian who wants to know more about Christianity this is a great primer.

[Scott Goodson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enjoyable and informative summary read of Systematic theology. Highly suggest reading alongside "A Global Church History" by Rea and Cone, as it is something of a complementary work to this one.