Christian Theology Set (2 Vols.)

Christian Theology: An Introduction to Its Traditions and Tasks

• Editors: Peter C. Hodgson and Robert H. King
• Augsburg Fortress Press, 2002
• 400 pages

This highly acclaimed and widely used volume now in its third edition, is a collaborative presentation of the chief Christian doctrines in light of their traditional theological formulations, their historical development, and contemporary challenges. Joined by David Tracy, Langdon Gilkey, Edward Farley, Sallie McFague, and many others, Hodgson and King explore the task of theology, method, scripture and traditions, God, revelation, creation, human being, sin and evil, Christ and salvation, church, sacraments, the Spirit and Christian life, the reign of God, other religions, and "the Christian paradigm."

Each chapter sets forth the primary shape and substance of a doctrine, its historical development, "how that tradition has been challenged and transformed under the pressures of modern thought," and new and persistent issues that set the agenda for future theological work.

Written with intelligence and verve, and newly updated, Christian Theology has proven a superlative introduction to Christianity's classical heritage and its future theological horizons.

Rarely does it happen that a dozen or more religionists author a book with so much pizzazz.
—Interpretation

Christian Theology amply covers the classic contents of Christian theology, thus affording the student a sweeping perspective of theological topics.
—Perspectives in Religious Studies

This book offers the best way known...to catch a glimpse of the American theological establishment at work.
—Pulpit Digest

Readings in Christian Theology

• Editors: Peter C. Hodgson and Robert H. King
• Augsburg Fortress Press, 2002
• 432 pages

From the back cover of Readings in Christian Theology:

"Augustine to Gutierrez, from Creation to Eschatology, this volume:

• provides a rich selection of the most important readings from classical, modern, and contemporary theologians
• covers all the major doctrines of Christian belief
• is carefully edited to provide key passages and concentrated readings
• can be used in conjunction with such introductions as Christian Theology and Reconstructing Christian Theology"

Writers Included in Readings in Christian Theology:

Farley, Ogden, Origen, Calvin, Möhler, Hodge, Rahner, Kelsey, Augustine, Luther, Thomas Aquinas, Hartshorne, Barth, Tillich, Tindal, Bultmann, Rahner, Pannenberg, Niebuhr, Spinoza, Hegel, Ford, Schleiermacher, Niebuhr, Tennant, Kierkegaard, Ricoeur, Gustafson, Gutierrez, Rauschenbusch, Moltmann, Ruether, Hick, Cobb, Kaufman

Very well done. It provides basic material on the central ideas of the Christian faith...an excellent format. It is easily read, serves well as a reference, and is—I believe—an important contribution to the library of anyone who is interested in Christian theology.
—Paul M. Edwards, Saints Herald