Product Description

In this new book, renowned theologian Keith Ward offers an original and comprehensive survey of the great diversity of Christian thinking in the modern world. He presents three differing interpretations for over 15 key Christian doctrines, including original sin, the Trinity and eternal life. The result is an introduction not only to Christian beliefs themselves, but also to the similarities and differences in perspective that characterise this global faith. Blending information with theological arguments, this book, also features consideration of major topics such as the contribution made by Christianity to science, culture and ethics, and its role among the other world religions. It should challenge Christians, students and anyone interested in the contemporary spiritual landscape to think creatively about a tradition whose impact has been felt in the most remote areas of the planet.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #191851 in Books
• Published on: 2000-04-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Review
[This] book is well ordered and clearly written and will quickly become a standard textbook. --Theology

An articulate presentation of diverse approaches to Christianity's central concerns … highly recommended. --Library Journal

About the Author
Keith Ward is Professor of Divinity, Gresham College, London and Regius Professor of Divinity, Emeritus, of the University of Oxford. He is author of the best-selling 'God: A Guide for the Perplexed', also published by Oneworld.

Customer Reviews

A profound overview of Christianity for the layperson
Keith Ward's latest contribution is a broad overview of the Christian faith which will fascinate Christians, those of other faiths and those of none. He takes a non-technical and non- confrontational approach. Recognizing that there are many differing interpretations of Christianity, has approached each of the doctrinal points from three perspectives.This is a book for lay people, especially those who have been intrigued by Ward's previous books and wondered about the overall framework of his beliefs. He covers the major points of Christianity - Creation, Evil, The Soul, Jesus, The Atonement, The Trinity, Prayer, Eternal Life and others. Many chapters will be of interest to non-Christians as a new perspective on the problems which have troubled mankind down the ages. Ward's Anglo-Catholic background does show through, but he tries to be as pluralistic as possible within a book of this size. Although it is only 179 pages, he manages a depth of profundity often absent in much larger books. This is a stimulating and eye-opening read, well worth the effort which it demands.