An introduction to theology in global perspective /Stephen B. Bevans.

Name/Title

An introduction to theology in global perspective /Stephen B. Bevans.

Description

Faith seeking understanding : the nature of theology. Mystery and revelation -- Faith and theology -- Faith seeking understanding in a global church -- Faith seeking together : the ecclesial nature of theology. The community as source of theology : doing theology in community -- Community as source and parameter of theology : theology and tradition -- Community as the parameter of theology : theology and the magisterium -- The way faith seeks : theological methods. Historical investigation and theological reflection : classical and contemporary methods -- Contextual methods -- Catholic method -- Faith seeking through the ages : theology, history, and culture. Christian theology from the beginnings to 1000 -- Christian theology from 1000 to 1700 -- Christian theology in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries -- Christian theology from the twentieth century to the present. xvi, 384 p. :ill. ;24 cm.

Book Details

Author

Bevans, Stephen B.

Place Published

City

Maryknoll, N.Y.

Date Published

circa 2009

Publication Subjects

Theology, Doctrinal. Catholic Church--Doctrines.

Call No.

BX1751.3 .B48 2009

ISBN

9781570758522 (pbk. : alk. paper), 1570758522 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN

2009009584

Notes

Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.