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Title: The Mosaic of Christian Beliefs: Twenty Centuries of Unity & Diversity by Roger E. Olson ISBN: 0-8308-2695-5 Publisher: Intervarsity Press Pub. Date: October, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $30.00 |
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Summary: Synthesizing Christian Belief
Comment: In this book by Professor Olson, Christian history and theology is examined for the many differences and similarities that have characterized different denominations and presuppositions. The aim of this book seems fairly simple: to find a common bond that all Christians everywhere can unite under and find agreement. Olson's plea is for a synthesis over analysis (that is, to examine our theology very thoroughly and rigorously but to press this examination to unity rather than division, which has most often been the case).
Moving through twelve major/basic theological categories (Sources, Revelation, Scripture, God, Creation, Providence, Humanity, Jesus Christ, Salvation, Church, Life beyond Death, and the Kingdom of God), Olson presents the reader with a broad overview of what has typically and historically been held by varying denominations and sects among Christianity.
Again, Olson's goal in all of this is twofold: to present a 'handbook' of sorts for the new student(s) of historical theology and to make a case for a "both-and" theology rather than a divisive position. Although I feel that he falls short of this goal on two or three of the major theological positions, Olson does well in making this a reality that can be worked towards in the theological arena, even presenting the reader with more of a practical, "how-to"-type goal of what this "both-and" can look like.
On the whole, this book is an outstanding read and a tremendous resource. Olson writes very well and often times inspiring as he shares this vision of the theological horizon. This promises to be a great treasure and addition for libraries of pastors, theologians, students, and lay-persons.
Although the "both-and" isn't always going to be present, the overall vision has been set for a goal towards which our modern theology can progress.
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Title: The Story of Christian Theology: Twenty Centuries of Tradition & Reform by Roger E. Olson ISBN: 0830815058 Publisher: Intervarsity Press Pub. Date: May, 1999 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson ISBN: 0801021820 Publisher: Baker Book House Pub. Date: July, 1998 List Price(USD): $44.99 |
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Title: The Trinity by Roger E. Olson, Christopher A. Hall ISBN: 0802848273 Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. Pub. Date: April, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: The Resurrection of the Son of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God, 3) by N. T. Wright ISBN: 0800626796 Publisher: Fortress Press Pub. Date: May, 2003 List Price(USD): $39.00 |
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Title: Learning Theology With the Church Fathers by Christopher A. Hall ISBN: 0830826866 Publisher: Intervarsity Press Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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