Introduction to Theology

by John D. Laurance and Laurance Laurance John D. Laurance

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0536502943
• ISBN13: 9780536502940
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Pearson Learning Solutions
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A good introduction to theology. . .

. . .in an undergraduate setting. Fr. John Laurance, SJ, is the chair of the Department of Theology at Marquette University. This book assembled by himself and several of his colleagues and edited by him is used by students taking the mandatory THEO 001 course. The book is divided into two sections. The first section introduces the student to the biblical tradition -- both Old and New Testament. This is done by choosing representative selections from the biblical books and offering brief, introductory and explanatory comments. The second, and much longer section introduces the student to the great tradition of Christian history beginning with readings from the Patristic age and continuing through the 20th century. While the book is used at a Catholic university and is primarily Catholic in tone and approach, students are introduced to major Protestant writers as well, utilizing an excerpt from Martin Luther's seminal work "On Christian Freedom" and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s modern classic "Letters from a Birmingham Jail." While some could quibble about the selections chosen, overall the effect is a positive one. Four stars.