Esteem theologian and author of God, Chance, and Necessity and God, Faith, and the New Millennium,� Keith Ward offers a compelling and authoritative overview of the Christian faith in Oneworld's latest addition to its highly successful Short Introduction Series. For each of the key areas of Christian doctrine, including the Resurrection and the continuing controversy surrounding the Virgin Birth, he presents three different Christian interpretations for a text that is clear, comprehensive, and unique. Even those well-read on Christian doctrine will be intrigued by Ward's surprising new perspectives. Essential reading for students and general readers alike, Christianity#58;�A Short Introduction offers compelling insight into the Christian faith.br
Keith Ward was formerly the Regius Professor of Divinity and Head of the Faculty of Theology at the University of Oxford. A priest of the Church of England and Canon of Christ Church, Oxford, he holds Doctor of Divinity degrees from Cambridge and Oxford Universities. He has lectured at the universities of Glasgow, St. Andrew's and Cambridge.