Historical Theology for the Church

by Jason G. Duesing; Nathan A. Finn

Publisher:

B&H

, 2021

Overview

In Historical Theology for the Church, editors Jason Duesing and Nathan Finn bring together top contributors to survey key doctrinal developments in every era of church history. They not only trace the development of various doctrines within historical congregations; they also provide a resource for contemporary congregations. Steered by the conviction that historical theology serves the church both local and global, each chapter concludes with an application section that clarifies the connection between the historical doctrine being covered and the Christian church today.

Key Features

• Survey key doctrinal developments in every era of church history
• Provides an application section that clarifies the connection between the historical doctrine being covered and the Christian church today
• Traces the development of various doctrines within historical congregations

Contents and Contributors

• Introduction Jason G. Duesing

Unit One: Theology in the Patristic Era, AD 100–500

• Chapter 1: "Jesus Christ", Steven A. McKinion
• Chapter 2: "The Trinity", R. Lucas Stamps
• Chapter 3: "Scripture and Tradition", Stephen O. Presley
• Chapter 4: "Salvation", Coleman M. Ford

Unit Two: Theology in the Medieval Era, AD 500–1500

• Chapter 5: "The Church", Zachary M. Bowden
• Chapter 6: "Salvation", W. Madison Grace II
• Chapter 7: "Scripture and Tradition", William M. Marsh

Unit Three: Theology in the Reformation Era, AD 1500–1700

• Chapter 8: "Scripture", Matthew Barrett
• Chapter 9: "Salvation", Stephen Brett Eccher
• Chapter 10: "The Church", Jason G. Duesing

Unit Four: Theology in the Modern Era, AD 1700–2000

• Chapter 11: "Scripture and Authority", Nathan A. Finn
• Chapter 12: "Creation and Humanity", John Mark Yeats
• Chapter 13: "The Trinity and Jesus Christ", Matthew J. Hall
• Chapter 14: "The Holy Spirit and Salvation", Owen Strachan
• Chapter 15: "The Church", Jeremy M. Kimble
• Chapter 16: "Eschatology", Malcolm B. Yarnell III

• Conclusion Nathan A. Finn

Product Details

• Title: Historical Theology for the Church
• Authors: Jason G. Duesing, Nathan A. Finn
• Publisher: B&H
• Print Publication Date: 2021
• Logos Release Date: 2021
• Pages: 405
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Theology, doctrinal › History
• ISBN: 9781433649158
• Resource ID: LLS:HSTRCLTHCHRCH
• Resource Type: Systematic Theology
• Metadata Last Updated: 2021-01-29T16:29:05Z

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About the Editors

Jason G. Duesing (Ph.D., Southwestern Seminary) serves as the academic Provost and Professor of Historical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of Mere Hope: Life in an Age of Cynicism (B&H) and writes for For the Church, The Gospel Coalition, Tabletalk and other publications, including his own website “Footnotes,” at JGDuesing.com.

Nathan A. Finn (Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as provost and dean of the university faculty at North Greenville University.

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