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Theology--the study of God--is a concern for every believer, not just theologians or those in ministry. It's the goal of good theology to humble us before the triune God of majesty as we come to understand him better. This is a book of and about good theology.

Award-winning author, theologian, and professor Michael Horton wrote The Christian Faith as a book of systematic theology and doctrine "that can be preached, experienced, and lived, as well as understood, clarified, and articulated." It's written for a growing cast of pilgrims--in ministry and laity--who are interested in learning about Christ as a way of living as a Christian. Who understand that knowing doctrine and walking in practical Christianity are not competing interests.

The Christian Faith is divided into six parts, five of which each focus on an aspect of God, while the first part sets up an understanding and appreciation for the task of theology itself, addressing topics like:

  • The source of theology (where the idea of theology comes from and what its limits are).
  • The origin of the canon (how the modern Bible came about and why we can trust it).
  • The character of theology (is the nature of theology practical, theoretical, or can it be both?).

In a manner equally as welcoming to professors, pastors, students, and armchair theologians; Horton has organized this volume in a readable fashion that includes a variety of learning features:

  • A brief synopsis of biblical passages that inform certain doctrines.
  • Surveys of past and current theologies with contemporary emphasis on exegetical, philosophical, practical, and theological questions.
  • Substantial interaction with various Christian movements within the Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodoxy traditions, as well as the hermeneutical issues raised by postmodernity.
  • Charts, sidebars, questions for discussion, and an extensive bibliography, divided into different entry levels and topics.

At the heart of this book is a deep love for and curiosity about God. Its basic argument is that a personal relationship with God goes hand in hand with the pursuit of theology. It isn't possible to know God without studying him.

From the rear cover

Michael Horton's highly anticipated The Christian Faith represents his magnum opus and will be viewed as one of---if not the---most important systematic theologies since Louis Berkhof wrote his in 1932. A prolific, award-winning author and theologian, Professor Horton views this volume as 'doctrine that can be preached, experienced, and lived, as well as understood, clarified, and articulated.' It is written for a growing cast of pilgrims making their way together and will be especially welcomed by professors, pastors, students, and armchair theologians. Features of this volume include: (1) a brief synopsis of biblical passages that inform a particular doctrine; (2) surveys of past and current theologies with contemporary emphasis on exegetical, philosophical, practical, and theological questions; (3) substantial interaction with various Christian movements within the Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodoxy traditions, as well as the hermeneutical issues raised by postmodernity; and (4) charts, sidebars, questions for discussion, and an extensive bibliography, divided into different entry levels and topics.

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  • Title The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way
  • Author Michael Horton
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition SUPER CLEAN PAGE
  • Pages 1056
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Zondervan Academic
  • Publication date 2011-01-25
  • Features Bibliography, Index, Thumb Indexed
  • ISBN 9780310286042 / 0310286042
  • Weight 4.05 lbs (1.84 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 7.9 x 2.4 in (24.13 x 20.07 x 6.10 cm)
  • Age range 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
    • Topical: Christian Interest
  • Category Religion - Theology
  • Library of Congress subjects Theology, Doctrinal, Reformed Church - Doctrines
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2010019271
  • Dewey Decimal Code 230.42

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