Wiley-Blackwell The Modern Theologians Reader

Review "Grappling with primary sources lies at the heart of serious engagement with any subject. Here for the first time is an impressive collection of excerpts which reveal the kaleidoscope of ways in which people, over the past century or so, have grappled intellectually with the multiple contexts which have demanded attentive theological thinking. It should prove an indispensable springboard for the study of modern theology." —Frances Young, Emeritus Professor of Theology, University of Birmingham Product Description The Modern Theologians: An Introduction to Christian Theology Since 1918, 3rd EditionThis popular text has been updated to ensure that it continues to provide a current and comprehensive overview of the main Christian theologies of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.Each chapter is written by a leading theologian and gives a clear picture of a particular movement, topic or individual.New and updated treatments of topics covered in earlier editions, with over half the chapters new to this edition or revised by new authors.New section singling out six classic theologians of the twentieth century.Expanded treatment of the natural sciences, gender, Roman Catholic theology since Vatican II, and African, Asian and Evangelical theologies.Completely new chapters on spirituality, pastoral theology, philosophical theology, postcolonial biblical interpretation, Pentecostal theology, Islam and Christian theology, Buddhism and Christian theology, and theology and film.As in previous editions, the text opens with a full introduction to modern theology.Epilogue discussing the present situation and prospects of Christian theology in the twenty-first century.The Modern Theologians ReaderThe Modern Theologians Reader is an outstanding selection of the key writings in modern theology, with each extract introduced and annotated to support student learning.A unique stand-alone text which can also be used alongside the highly successful textbook, The Modern TheologiansFeatures introductory notes and annotations with each extract to help students understand the relevance and importance of the readingIncludes selections from major 20th-century theologians and theological movements, and texts on Christian theology's relation to science, globalization, and other faiths such as Buddhism and Judaism Review “In short, although an increasing number of theological readers have been produced in recent years, at this time The Modern Theologians Reader is the clear choice for those who are engaged with this time period. Some will undoubtedly wish that this or that text had been omitted or added; nonetheless, all should be able to agree that Ford and Higton have effectively addressed the needs of most modern Christian theology teachers.”  (Reviews in Religion & Theology, 3 July 2013)“For a course on modern theology, this reader will soon become standard fare.”  (Religious Studies Review, 7 March 2013)“This is a cornucopia of very well judged selections from significant and usually interesting theologians mostly Christian, from the early 20th Century.”  (Regent's Reviews, 1 April 2012)  From the Inside Flap The Modern Theologians Reader is a unique text providing a collection of the key readings on all the major topics which have shaped modern theology. Each reading is accompanied by an introduction and helpful annotations to guide students through the relevance and importance of each extract. It can be used on its own, or an accompaniment to the third edition of the highly successful textbook, The Modern Theologians. The volume begins with a selection of the original writings of such 20th-century luminaries as Barth, Bonhoeffer, Lubac, Rahner, Balthasar, as well as many others. Other sections feature the seminal texts that influenced Christian theology in areas such as modernity, science, and global engagements. Seminal writings on theology between faiths -- including Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam -- are a