Historical Theology by McGrath, Alister E. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Series page Title page Copyright page How to Use this Book Introduction

The Concept of “Theology”: A Brief Introduction The Architecture of Theology Historical Theology: Its Purpose and Place

1 The Patristic Period, c.100–451

A Clarification of Terms Difficulties in Approaching Patristic Theology The Historical Background to Patristic Theology Centers of Theological Reflection Key Theologians Key Theological Developments Key Names, Words, and Phrases Questions Case Studies

2 The Middle Ages and the Renaissance, c.500–1500

On Defining the “Middle Ages” Medieval Theological Landmarks in Western Europe The Rise of Scholasticism The Italian Renaissance The Rise of Humanism Medieval Theological Landmarks in Eastern Europe Key Theologians Key Theological Developments Key Names, Words, and Phrases Questions Case Studies

3 The Reformation and Post-Reformation Periods, 1500–1750

Reformation – or Reformations? A Clarification of Terms Post-Reformation Movements Key Theologians Key Theological Developments Developments in Theological Literature Key Names, Words, and Phrases Questions Case Studies

4 The Modern Period, 1750 to the Present Day

A Cultural Watershed: The Enlightenment The Enlightenment Critique of Christian Theology Romanticism and the Critique of the Enlightenment The Crisis of Faith in Victorian England Postmodernism and a New Theological Agenda Key Theologians Some Recent Western Theological Movements and Trends Key Names, Words, and Phrases Questions Case Studies

Where Next? Details of Theologians A Glossary of Theological Terms For Further Reading Sources of Citations Index