Historical Theology Part 2, Gregg Allison
Historical Theology Part 2, Gregg Allison
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Historical Theology: Part 2
An Introduction to Christian Doctrine

Author: Gregg Allison

Narrator: Tom Parks

Unabridged: 20 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/11/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Historical Theology presents the key pillars of the contemporary church and the development of those doctrines as they evolved from the history of Christian thought. Most historical theology texts follow Christian beliefs in a strict chronological manner with the classic theological loci scattered throughout various time periods, movements, and controversies—making for good history but confusing theology.This companion to the classic bestseller Systematic Theology is unique among historical theologies. Gregg Allison sets out the history of Christian doctrine according to a topical-chronological arrangement—one theological element at a time instead of committing to a discussion of theological thought according to its historical appearance alone.This method allows you to:Contemplate one tenet of Christianity at a time, along with its formulation in the early church—through the Middle Ages, Reformation, and post-Reformation era, and into the modern period.Become familiar with the primary source material of Christian history's most important contributors, such as Cyprian, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Barth, and others.Understand the development of evangelical doctrine with a focus on the centrality of the gospel.Discern a sense of urgent need for greater doctrinal understanding in the whole church. This audiobook (Part 2) includes The Doctrines of Christ and the Holy Spirit (4 chapters), The Doctrine of the Application of Redemption (5 chapters), The Doctrine of the Church (5 chapters), The Doctrine of the Future (3 chapters). Historical Theology is an easy-to-read textbook for any Christian who wants to know how the church has come to believe what it believes today. Gregg Allison's clear and concise structure make this resource an ideal introduction to Christian doctrine.Appendixes and reference materials are included in the audiobook companion PDF download

About Gregg Allison

Gregg Allison (PhD) is Professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky where he teaches systematic theology.  Previously he served on Cru staff at the University of Notre Dame and overseas in Italy and the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. He is a pastor of Sojourn Community Church, and is the theological strategist for Sojourn Network, a church planting network of about thirty churches. He is the author of Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine; Sojourners and Strangers: The Doctrine of the Church; and Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Etienne on April 04, 2019

Cette review est basée sur une lecture incomplète, néanmoins je pense avoir lu assez pour identifier les points forts et faibles de ce livre Points forts: -Ils sont rares les livres qui essaient de tout embrasser dans la théologie historique, et donner ainsi un lieu unique pour rechercher les développ......more

Goodreads review by Ingram on January 10, 2023

A bit biased towards evangelicals who are depicted as saving the Church and Christian theology at the end of each chapter but otherwise a great introduction to Historical Theology.......more

Goodreads review by Nate on December 15, 2012

In the end, I am very appreciative of Allison's book and am grateful to have it part of my library. Though we disagree on some minor points, Allison's style and tone are very irenic and expositions of doctrinal positions he disagrees with are fair. His book reflects an academic service to the church......more

Goodreads review by Tanner on February 09, 2024

I audiobooked this one and am wondering if it presents less in the audiobook/lecture form than it does when reading. This book is basically just follows Grudem’s systematic theology, but instead of defending types of doctrine it seeks to trace the churches understanding of those doctrines throughout......more

Goodreads review by Pig on July 21, 2023

Disclaimer: I’ve only read about half of the book. While I haven’t completed the work, I feel safe in providing a partial review due to the nature of the work, namely a historical systematic theology. In it Allison shows how the church has handled and taught various doctrines throughout her history.......more