An Exploration of Christian Theology

by Don Thorsen

Beginning theology students often find themselves bewildered by a maze of beliefs represented in Christian history and tradition. Don Thorsen's An Exploration of Christian Theology unravels the knots of theology by exploring the whole Christian tradition in a simple and straightforward way. Beginning with introductory chapters on theology, revelation, and authority, this book deals with biblical teaching and Christian tradition related to such topics as God, creation, sin, Jesus Christ, salvation, and eschatology. Chapters conclude with helpful questions for further reflection and discussion. The author's own original line art, used throughout the text, keeps the reader's feet on the ground with needed comic relief. A convenient glossary of theological terms makes this an even more useful tool. This is an excellent, college level introduction to Christian theology for classroom or individual use.

Genres: Theology, Religion

453 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2007

About the author

Don Thorsen (PhD, Drew University) is professor of theology, chair of the department of theology and ethics, and chair of advanced studies in the Haggard Graduate School of Theology at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California. His previous books include The Wesleyan Quadrilateral and An Exploration of Christian Theology.

Reviews

[Brandon Charlton II · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the most easy to read/use books on theology. Very comprehensive!!

[Laura Schrader · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good read for anyone looking for a comprehensive text on Christian theology. A good resource if you are looking for information on specific aspects of theology as well.

[Caroline Hobbs · Rating 4 out of 5]

good for anyone wanting a basic overview of various christian theological beliefs

[Bill Crane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a basic overview of Christian Theology. The author covers the major approaches to basic doctrines and outlines some of the historic and modern positions on various questions of theology. A good starting place for someone wanting to understand some of the basic ideas of theology: the Trinity, the Person of Christ, the Holy Spirit, the nature of sin and salvation, end times, etc. The book has several very useful indices: an index of names, of Scripture references, and the expected subject index.

[James Jacob · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is an intro and an 'exploration' so judging simply by those merits it warrants more stars because it does what the author intends in terms of introducing the material to a rookie. However, since the book is so basic I withhold higher stars, but would highly recommend it to someone seeking to peek in to Christian theology.

[Todd Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple concise logcial explaination of many points of view on theology.

[Scott Mitts]

Good fundamental basis.