A History of Christian Theology, Second Edition
An Introduction

I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting a good introduction to the diversity of Christian theology as it has existed over the past 2000 years of Church history. Placher starts with Paul’s theology, covers the theology of the Patristics like Origen, St. Gregory of Nyssa, then moves on to Ansel......more

I gave it three stars, but only because I find theology hard to read. I did thoroughly enjoy it in small chunks. The historical focus was also beneficial for me in keeping my interest. In the end, I was able to arrive at a list of basic theological questions folks have been struggling with for more......more

This book is actually really easy to read and interesting......more

Witty and insightful......more

In A History of Christian Theology 2nd Edition, Derek R, Nelson and the late William C. Placher, present more than 3000 years of theological thought in 275 pages. The book is not primarily about ideas or doctrine, but the historical background which shaped the lives of those who formed much of the C......more