Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense77 reviews N.T. Wright HarperSanFrancisco, 2006 Simly Christian + Wright Wrocks + What Is Christianity? + A must read             The Christian Story: A Narrative Interpretation of Basic Christian Doctrine (Christian Story)1 review Gabriel Fackre Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1996 Theology in a New Way This is a very nicely written book for those interested in reading and learning about theology, Written in a different way--it is clearly set out and provokes thought. Isn't that what theology is supposed to do? Professor Fackre has authored an easy to read introduction to theology that I found ...             A History of Christian Thought: Volume 1: From the Beginnings to the Council of Chalcedon (Revised Edition)7 reviews Justo L. Gonzalez Abingdon Press, 1987 Justo Gonzalez - Theology for everyone + Good introductory text with significant detail in places + Useful introduction and resource + A good beginning overview. . .             A History of Christian Thought: Volume 2: From Augustine to the Eve of the Reformation (Revised Edition)2 reviews Justo L. Gonzalez Abingdon Press, 1987 Creates a decently firm foundation for Medieval Christianity Justo establishes a rather well based description of Medieval Christian theology and philosophy. He explains Augustine and the other fathers of the Church in a scholarly objective sense. He does not hide from Christian controversies, but addresses them in a manner that simplifies the matter for ...             Christian Basics: A Primer for Pilgrims1 review Dorothy Fackre, Gabriel Fackre Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1991 Great in combination with other resources I've just finished leading a group for adults wanting an introduction to matters of faith, and this book is a great resource, although I found it to be even more effective combined with Frederick Buechner's Wishful Thinking, which aligned with this book amazingly well and provided lots of great ...             Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology17 reviews Daniel L. Migliore Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2004 Must have this book + The classic introduction to systematic theology This is an extraordinaire theology book very actual. The author explains complexes and profounds points of view in a very practical way. For lay people, seminary students and pastors.             How to Think Theologically, 2nd Edition5 reviews Howard W. Stone, James O. Duke Fortress Press, 2006 Very thoughtful + A thorough, clear introduction to theological reflection + And It Was Painless!! + Excellent "Primer" on basic theological issues and methods             The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith84 reviews Marcus J. Borg HarperOne, 2004 Amazing book + A Rational Faith + A stimulating discussion of where Christianity may go + Great Book             The Powers That Be: Theology for a New Millennium21 reviews Walter Wink Galilee Trade, 1999 Powerful, majestic good sense + Many Christians, Jews and Moslems may have been seduced by the whore of Babylon + Not the Dominant Perspective + The powers that be + Non-Violence at it's best             A History of Christian Thought: Volume 3: From the Protestant Reformation to the Twentieth Century (Revised ...3 reviews Justo L. Gonzalez Abingdon Press, 1987 What is "Christian Thought"? + Survey Christian Thought post Reformation I would disagree with the previous reviewer that this book does wrong when it devotes one chapter (entitled The Changing Philosophical Setting) to the philosophy that shaped 18th century theology. The fact is that Kant's philosophy very profoundly affected Christian THOUGHT both in his own time ...             Constructive Christian Theology in the Worldwide Church Eerdmans Pub Co, 1997             Christian Basics: A Primer for Pilgrims1 review Dorothy Fackre, Gabriel Fackre Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1991 Great in combination with other resources I've just finished leading a group for adults wanting an introduction to matters of faith, and this book is a great resource, although I found it to be even more effective combined with Frederick Buechner's Wishful Thinking, which aligned with this book amazingly well and provided lots of great ...             The Christian Story: A Narrative Interpretation of Basic Christian Doctrine (Christian Story)1 review Gabriel Fackre Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1996 Theology in a New Way This is a very nicely written book for those interested in reading and learning about theology, Written in a different way--it is clearly set out and provokes thought. Isn't that what theology is supposed to do? Professor Fackre has authored an easy to read introduction to theology that I found ...             A History of Christian Thought: Volume 2: From Augustine to the Eve of the Reformation (Revised Edition)2 reviews Justo L. Gonzalez Abingdon Press, 1987 Creates a decently firm foundation for Medieval Christianity Justo establishes a rather well based description of Medieval Christian theology and philosophy. He explains Augustine and the other fathers of the Church in a scholarly objective sense. He does not hide from Christian controversies, but addresses them in a manner that simplifies the matter for ...             How to Think Theologically, 2nd Edition5 reviews Howard W. Stone, James O. Duke Fortress Press, 2006 Very thoughtful + A thorough, clear introduction to theological reflection + And It Was Painless!! + Excellent "Primer" on basic theological issues and methods             A History of Christian Thought: Volume 1: From the Beginnings to the Council of Chalcedon (Revised Edition)7 reviews Justo L. Gonzalez Abingdon Press, 1987 Justo Gonzalez - Theology for everyone + Good introductory text with significant detail in places + Useful introduction and resource + A good beginning overview. . .             Constructive Christian Theology in the Worldwide Church Eerdmans Pub Co, 1997             The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith84 reviews Marcus J. Borg HarperOne, 2004 Amazing book + A Rational Faith + A stimulating discussion of where Christianity may go + Great Book             The Powers That Be: Theology for a New Millennium21 reviews Walter Wink Galilee Trade, 1999 Powerful, majestic good sense + Many Christians, Jews and Moslems may have been seduced by the whore of Babylon + Not the Dominant Perspective + The powers that be + Non-Violence at it's best             Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense77 reviews N.T. Wright HarperSanFrancisco, 2006 Simly Christian + Wright Wrocks + What Is Christianity? + A must read