Christian Theology: The Basicsis a concise introduction to the nature, tasks and central concerns of theology - the study of God within the Christian tradition. Providing a broad overview of the story that Christianity tells us about our human situation before God, this book will also seek to provide encouragement and a solid foundation for the reader's further explorations within the subject. With debates surrounding the relation between faith and reason in theology, the book opens with a consideration of the basis of theology and goes on to explore key topics including:The identity of Jesus and debates in ChristologyThe role of the Bible in shaping theological inquiryThe centrality of the Trinity for all forms of Christian thinkingThe promise of salvation and how it is achieved. With suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter along with a glossaryChristian Theology: The Basics, is the ideal starting point for those new to study of theology. | Christian Theology by Murray Rae, Paperback | Indigo Chapters