The First Christian Theologians offers a comprehensive introduction to the theology of the early Church through an accessible and lively examination of the major individual theologians of the time.
Provides a comprehensive, single-volume introduction to the theology of the early Church. Features an accessible and lively examination of the major individual theologians from the first five centuries. Explores how Christian theology came into being – including detailed coverage of the Scriptural canon, preaching, heresies, and the role of ecumenical councils. Includes an international list of leading contributors. Edited by a leading academic in the field, with a reputation for producing first-rate, accessible books.
Edited by:
G. R. Evans (University of Cambridge)
Imprint: Blackwell Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 173mm,
Spine: 21mm
Weight: 581g
ISBN: 9780631231875
ISBN 10: 0631231870
Series: The Great Theologians
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 05 April 2004
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Preface vii Notes on Contributors xi List of Abbreviations xv Introduction G. R. Evans 1 Part I The Bible 1 The First Christian Writings John W. Rogerson 15 2 The Interpretation of Scripture Frances Young 24 Part II the Church 3 The Early Idea of the Church Stuart G. Hall 41 4 The Early Church in the World G. R. Evans 58 5 The Imperial Ecclesiastical Lawgivers Clarence Gallagher, SJ 65 Part III Rival Traditions: Christian Theology and Judaism 6 Philo of Alexandria David T. Runia 77 7 Christian Theology and Judaism Paula Fredriksen and Judith Lieu 85 Part IV Rival Traditions: Christian Theology and Secular Philosophy 8 Christian Theology and Secular Philosophy John M. Rist 105 9 Justin Martyr Eric Osborn 115 10 Irenaeus of Lyons Eric Osborn 121 11 Clement of Alexandria Eric Osborn 127 12 Origen Rowan Williams 132 13 Tertullian Eric Osborn 143 14 The Hermetica G. R. Evans 150 Part V The Maturing of Early Christian Theology in East and West 15 Athanasius and the Arian Crisis Rowan Williams 157 16 The Cappadocians Morwenna Ludlow 168 17 Pseudo-Dionysius and Maximus the Confessor Janet P. Williams 186 18 The Syriac Tradition David G. K. Taylor 201 19 Ambrose Boniface Ramsey 225 20 Jerome G. R. Evans 234 21 Augustine of Hippo G. R. Evans 238 22 Eutyches, Nestorius, and Chalcedon G. R. Evans 243 Conclusion: The End of an Era? G. R. Evans 248 Consolidated List of Sources 251 Index of References 260 General Index 267
G. R. Evans is Professor of Medieval Theology and Intellectual History at the University of Cambridge. She is the author of numerous, critically--acclaimed books in the fields of patristic, medieval and Reformation history and theology, including Augustine on Evil (1982), Problems of Authority in the Reformation Debates (1992), The Church and the Churches (1994), Philosophy and Theology in the Middle Ages (1993), Law and Theology in the Middle Ages (2002), and Anselm (1989). G. R. Evans is also the author of A Brief History of Heresy (2003), and the editor of The Medieval Theologians (2000), also in the Great Theologians series, both published by Blackwell.
Reviews for The First Christian Theologians: An Introduction to Theology in the Early Church
"""Beyond doubt this is one of the best introductions available to the English reader who is interested in the Theology of the early Church."" Mihail Neamtu, King's College, London"
