Wiley The Blackwell Companion to Modern Theology (Wiley Blackwell Companions to Religion)

Review "The book is an unqualified success, and should be compulsory reading for anyone who seriously wants to understand why theology, while it may be post-modern, can never be pre-modern again." The Revd Keith Ward, University of Oxford, The Church Times Product Description In this major reference work, a team of the world's leading theologians provides a powerful overview of modern theologyCovers theology's relation to other disciplines, the history of theology, major themes, key figures and contemporary issuesCan be used as the basis for an introductory course or as an essential reference source From the Inside Flap In this major reference work, a team of the world's leading theologians provides a powerful overview of modern theology. The volume begins with an outline of modern theology by the editor, including an analysis of the contemporary situation. Following an accessible structure, the 32 contributions are divided into five sections, covering: theology's relation to other allied disciplines and to the practice of faiththe history of theologymajor themes such as the Trinity, incarnation, and redemptionkey figures in modern theologytheology's relation to contemporary issues such as sexuality, race, mysticism, ecology, and science.Featuring extensive bibliographic references, the Companion can be used as the basis for courses or as an essential reference for students throughout their studies. From the Back Cover In this major reference work, a team of the world's leading theologians provides a powerful overview of modern theology. The volume begins with an outline of modern theology by the editor, including an analysis of the contemporary situation. Following an accessible structure, the 32 contributions are divided into five sections, covering: theology's relation to other allied disciplines and to the practice of faiththe history of theologymajor themes such as the Trinity, incarnation, and redemptionkey figures in modern theologytheology's relation to contemporary issues such as sexuality, race, mysticism, ecology, and science.Featuring extensive bibliographic references, the Companion can be used as the basis for courses or as an essential reference for students throughout their studies. About the Author Gareth Jones is Professor of Christian Theology and Head of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University College. He is the author of a number of books including Christian Theology: A Brief Introduction (1999).