The Christian Faith: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine

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This book offers a comprehensive and lively look at the Christian faith by internationally-respected theologian Colin Gunton. Distilling a lifetimes experience of teaching and thought this is a book for those who wish to understand the meaning and relevance of the fundamental beliefs of Christianity. The order of the book follows the central themes of the Nicene Creed the manifesto of the Christian faith. Beginning with consideration of creation and providence it moves on to the person and work of Christ and then to the human appropriation of belief and eschatology. A concluding chapter brings together in a treatment of the Trinity a discussion of the divine attributes and the doctrine of God that has been revealed in the process of the books argument. No other book offers such a comprehensive systematic and accessible overview of the Christian faith. It will prove invaluable to students of introductory theology as well as anyone interested in the fundamental claims of Christianity.