Iustitia Dei: A History of the Christian Doctrine of Justification

Revised
ISBN: 978-0-521-82648-8
Verlag: CAMBRIDGE

Buch, Englisch, 462 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 237 mm, Gewicht: 839 g

The Christian doctrine of justification is of immense interest to historians and theologians, and continues to be of major importance in modern ecumenical discussions. The present work appeared in its first edition in 1986, and rapidly became the leading reference work on the subject. Its many acclaimed features include a detailed assessment of the semantic background of the concept in the ancient Near East, a thorough examination of the doctrine of the medieval period, and especially careful analysis of its development during the critical years of the sixteenth century. The third edition thoroughly updates the work, adding material where necessary, and responding to developments in scholarly literature. It will be an essential resource for all concerned with the development of Christian doctrine, the history of the Reformation debates on the identity of Christianity, and modern discussions between Protestants and Roman Catholics over the nature of salvation.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mcgrath, Alister E.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Systematische Theologie
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Europäische Geschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; List of abbreviations; 1. Justification: the emergence of a concept; 2. The Middle Ages: the consolidation of the doctrine; 3. Protestantism: the Reformation debates on justification; 4. Catholicism: the Council of Trent on justification; 5. The modern period; Glossary of medieval soteriological terms; Bibliography; Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Mcgrath, Alister E.
Alister E. McGrath is Professor of Historical Theology at the University of Oxford. His many publications include Christian Theology: An Introduction, 3rd Edition (2001).