An Exploration of Christian Theology

by Don Thorsen

This introduction to Christian theology explores the whole Christian tradition in a simple and straightforward way. Leading Wesleyan theologian Don Thorsen surveys the theological views represented within historic Christianity and discusses the variety of positions held without favoring one over another. The book includes helpful end-of-chapter questions for further reflection and discussion, a convenient glossary of theological terms, and sidebars. The second edition is marked by a thorough updating of the text and the addition of two new chapters on apologetics and the future of the unevangelized.

Genres: Theology, Religion

448 pages, Paperback

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.

[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.