Christianity: A Beginner's Guide

by Keith Ward

Overview

The only introduction to Christianity which systematically compares its many different faces.

From original sin to eternal life, the function of prayer to the role of the church, renowned theologian Keith Ward offers a comprehensive survey of the diversity of Christian thinking in this introduction to the world’s largest faith. By presenting three different interpretations for over fifteen key doctrines, he invites anyone interested in the contemporary spiritual landscape to consider the Christian faith from a new and refreshing perspective.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781851685394
Publisher:	Oneworld Publications
Publication date:	11/01/2007
Series:	Beginner's Guides
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	592,195
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Keith Ward is a Fellow of the British Academy, and Professorial Research Fellow at Heythrop College, London. He was formerly Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford, and is one of Britain's foremost writers on comparative theology and Christian issues.

Editorial Reviews

"An excellent book in the questioning Beginners Guides series. Examining all the key themes, and then comparing all the different Christian perspectives to these themes, make it a guide for those who like to think a little deeper on the issues."

Publishing News

"[This] book is well ordered and clearly written and will quickly become a standard textbook."

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