Synopses & Reviews
Embracing the viewpoints of Catholic, Protestant, or Orthodox thinkers, of conservatives, liberals, radicals, and agnostics, Christianity today is anything but monolithic or univocal. In
The Oxford Companion to Christian Thought, general editor Adrian Hastings has tried to capture a sense of the great diversity of opinion that swirls about under the heading of Christian thought. Indeed, the 260 contributors, who hail from twenty countries, represent as wide a range of perspectives as possible.
Here is a comprehensive and authoritative (though not dogmatic) overview of the full spectrum of Christian thinking. Within its 600 alphabetically arranged entries, readers will find lengthy survey articles on the history of Christian thought, on national and regional traditions, and on various denominations, from Anglican to Unitarian. There is ample coverage of Eastern thought as well, examining the Christian tradition in China, Japan, India, and Africa. The contributors examine major theological topics such as resurrection, the Eucharist, and grace as well as controversial issues such as homosexuality and abortion. In addition, short entries illuminate symbols such as water and wine, and there are many profiles of leading theologians, of non-Christians who have deeply influenced Christian thinking, including Aristotle and Plato, and of literary figures such as Dante, Milton, and Tolstoy. Most articles end with a list of suggested readings and the book features a large number of cross-references.
The Oxford Companion to Christian Thought is an indispensable guide to one of the central strands of Western culture. An essential volume for all Christians, it is a thoughtful gift for the holidays.
Review
"Oxford, the king of reference publishing, sets the standard once again with this thoughtful guide to 2,000 years of Christian intellectual history.... This volume is a keeper, a reference that will be faithfully consulted for many years to come."
--Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Preface
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About the Author
Adrian Hastings is Emeritus Professor of Theology at the University of Leeds. He studied history at Oxford and theology in Rome, and spent much of his professional life working as a missionary in Africa. He was formerly the editor of
Journal of Religion in Africa and has written numerous books on Christianity, Catholicism, and Africa.
Alistair Mason is Senior Lecturer in Christian Studies at the University of Leeds.
Hugh Pyper is Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at the University of Leeds.
Table of Contents
Preface
List of contents
List of contributors
List of abbreviations
Introduction
A-Z entries
Index of people