Historical Theology Books

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Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.23 — 717 ratings — published 2011
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Confessions Confessions (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.00 — 76,024 ratings — published 400
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Early Christian Doctrines Early Christian Doctrines (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.17 — 1,102 ratings — published 1958
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On the Incarnation On the Incarnation (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.37 — 16,174 ratings — published 318
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Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols (ebook)
by (shelved 14 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.14 — 11,942 ratings — published 1536
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The Christian Tradition 1: The Emergence of the Catholic Tradition 100-600 The Christian Tradition 1: The Emergence of the Catholic Tradition 100-600 (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.30 — 1,117 ratings — published 1971
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Historical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought Historical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 3.95 — 608 ratings — published 1998
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The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance—Why the Marrow Controversy Still Matters The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance—Why the Marrow Controversy Still Matters (Hardcover)
by (shelved 13 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.50 — 3,357 ratings — published 2016
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Theology of the Reformers Theology of the Reformers (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.33 — 458 ratings — published 1988
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The Story of Christian Theology: Twenty Centuries of Tradition and Reform The Story of Christian Theology: Twenty Centuries of Tradition and Reform (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.15 — 742 ratings — published 1999
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The Spirit of Early Christian Thought: Seeking the Face of God The Spirit of Early Christian Thought: Seeking the Face of God (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.29 — 1,106 ratings — published 2003
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A Quest for Godliness A Quest for Godliness (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.34 — 2,751 ratings — published 1990
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The Christian Tradition 2: The Spirit of Eastern Christendom 600-1700 The Christian Tradition 2: The Spirit of Eastern Christendom 600-1700 (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.50 — 420 ratings — published 1974
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Theological Retrieval for Evangelicals: Why We Need Our Past to Have a Future Theological Retrieval for Evangelicals: Why We Need Our Past to Have a Future (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.26 — 426 ratings — published 2019
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Reformation Theology: A Systematic Summary Reformation Theology: A Systematic Summary (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.38 — 95 ratings — published 2017
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The Story of Christianity: Volume 1: The Early Church to the Reformation (Story of Christianity) The Story of Christianity: Volume 1: The Early Church to the Reformation (Story of Christianity)
by (shelved 9 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.25 — 5,209 ratings — published 1978
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Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 3.96 — 1,762 ratings — published 1997
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City of God City of God (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.95 — 13,932 ratings — published 426
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The Christian Tradition 5: Christian Doctrine & Modern Culture since 1700 The Christian Tradition 5: Christian Doctrine & Modern Culture since 1700 (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.29 — 163 ratings — published 1990
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A History of Christian Thought, Vol. 2: From Augustine to the Eve of the Reformation A History of Christian Thought, Vol. 2: From Augustine to the Eve of the Reformation (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.06 — 170 ratings — published 1979
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The History of Christian Doctrines The History of Christian Doctrines (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.03 — 148 ratings — published 1937
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Calvin on the Christian Life: Glorifying and Enjoying God Forever (Theologians on the Christian Life) Calvin on the Christian Life: Glorifying and Enjoying God Forever (Theologians on the Christian Life)
by (shelved 8 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.34 — 336 ratings — published 2014
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The Christian Tradition 3: The Growth of Medieval Theology 600-1300 The Christian Tradition 3: The Growth of Medieval Theology 600-1300 (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.41 — 299 ratings — published 1978
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The Christian Tradition 4: Reformation of Church & Dogma 1300-1700 The Christian Tradition 4: Reformation of Church & Dogma 1300-1700 (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.42 — 211 ratings — published 1984
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A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.60 — 451 ratings — published 2012
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The Bondage of the Will The Bondage of the Will (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.14 — 8,683 ratings — published 1525
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A History of Christian Thought, Vol. 1: From the Beginnings to the Council of Chalcedon A History of Christian Thought, Vol. 1: From the Beginnings to the Council of Chalcedon (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.11 — 296 ratings — published 1979
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God Has Spoken: A History of Christian Theology God Has Spoken: A History of Christian Theology (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.11 — 35 ratings — published 2014
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The Reformation as Renewal: Retrieving the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church The Reformation as Renewal: Retrieving the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.23 — 116 ratings — published
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2,000 Years of Christ's Power, Part One: The Age of the Early Church Fathers 2,000 Years of Christ's Power, Part One: The Age of the Early Church Fathers (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 7 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.69 — 991 ratings — published 1998
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A History of Western Philosophy and Theology A History of Western Philosophy and Theology (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.38 — 466 ratings — published 2015
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The Story of Christianity: Volume 2: The Reformation to the Present Day The Story of Christianity: Volume 2: The Reformation to the Present Day (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.16 — 3,247 ratings — published 1985
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Nicaea and Its Legacy: An Approach to Fourth-Century Trinitarian Theology Nicaea and Its Legacy: An Approach to Fourth-Century Trinitarian Theology (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.38 — 134 ratings — published 2004
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20th-Century Theology: God and the World in a Transitional Age 20th-Century Theology: God and the World in a Transitional Age (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 3.84 — 287 ratings — published 1992
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Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.09 — 393 ratings — published 1998
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A History of Christian Thought:  From its Judaic and Hellenistic Origins to Existentialism A History of Christian Thought: From its Judaic and Hellenistic Origins to Existentialism (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.17 — 285 ratings — published 1968
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Introduction to Reformed Scholasticism (Reformed Historical-Theological Studies) Introduction to Reformed Scholasticism (Reformed Historical-Theological Studies)
by (shelved 7 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.36 — 107 ratings — published 2011
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The Theology of Martin Luther The Theology of Martin Luther (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.19 — 64 ratings — published 1966
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What It Means to Be Protestant: The Case for an Always-Reforming Church What It Means to Be Protestant: The Case for an Always-Reforming Church (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.51 — 1,702 ratings — published 2024
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The Book of Pastoral Rule The Book of Pastoral Rule (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.17 — 816 ratings — published 600
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The Creedal Imperative The Creedal Imperative (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.36 — 760 ratings — published 2012
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The Theology of the Westminster Standards: Historical Context and Theological Insights (Refo500) The Theology of the Westminster Standards: Historical Context and Theological Insights (Refo500)
by (shelved 6 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.42 — 118 ratings — published 2014
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John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine, Doxology John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine, Doxology (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.16 — 776 ratings — published 2008
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On the Cosmic Mystery of Jesus Christ: Selected Writings On the Cosmic Mystery of Jesus Christ: Selected Writings (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.45 — 703 ratings — published 2003
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Saint Thomas Aquinas Saint Thomas Aquinas (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.01 — 11,827 ratings — published 1923
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The Unquenchable Flame: Discovering the Heart of the Reformation The Unquenchable Flame: Discovering the Heart of the Reformation (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.49 — 1,806 ratings — published 2009
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Therefore the Truth I Speak: Scottish Theology 1500-1700 Therefore the Truth I Speak: Scottish Theology 1500-1700 (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as historical-theology)
avg rating 4.39 — 38 ratings — published 2020
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Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.31 — 332 ratings — published
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Sinclair B. Ferguson
“Lorenzo [de’ Medici] sent him [Savonarola] personal gifts and financial help for the monastery, which merely stimulated Savonarola to respond from the pulpit that a faithful dog does not stop barking in his“master’s defense simply because someone throws a bone to him. From the same pulpit, indifferent to threats of banishment, he urged some of Lorenzo’s friends: “Bid him to do penance for his sins, for the Lord is not a respecter of persons. He does not spare the princes of the world!”
Sinclair Ferguson