Excellent4.8 out of 5On Trustpilot
  1. The Church/
  2. Church History

The Emergence of Christian Theology

by Eric Francis Osborn

  • Paperback
  • 356 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • 14 x 21.6 x 2.1 cm

£31.29

Save 15% | Free UK Delivery

Available - Usually dispatched within 4 days

Buying for a school or church? Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account

For students and scholars of Christian theology

Addresses the evolution of Christian thought and monotheism

You will gain a deeper understanding of faith's foundations

This insightful book explores pivotal Christian thinkers of the second century.

Free delivery on orders over £10

There are special times of movement in the history of ideas, and one such time - as the author of this study shows - was the second half of the second century, when Christian thought showed fresh vigour. By concentrating on five seminal Christian thinkers of the second century (Justin, Athenegoras, Irenaeus, Clement of Alexandria, and Tertullian), Eric Osborn illustrates how it was that Christianity made monotheism axiomatic to its central doctrinal claims while adapting, too, to the peculiar circumstances in which it developed. The stimulus for new thought came from the objections of the state, philosophers, Jews, Gnostics, and Marcion, who in different ways denied the Christian claim to faith in one God. In response, Christian thinkers argued for one God who was the first principle of being, goodness, and truth. In its presentation of the lively beginning which brought Christianity and classical thought together, this book casts light on the growth of the European intellectual tradition.
The Emergence of Christian Theology and The Philosophy of Clement of Alexandria
The Philosophy of Clement of AlexandriaThe Emergence of Christian Theology

  • Author

    Eric Francis Osborn

  • Book Format

    paperback

  • Publisher

    Cambridge University Press

  • Published

    November 2005

  • Edition

    New ed

  • Weight

    450g

  • Page Count

    356

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 2.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9780521022323

  • ISBN-10

    0521022320

  • Eden Code

    113083

Over 14,000 churches and schools have upgraded to an Advance Account and we‘d love to welcome you into this free program. We know that church volunteers and school teachers often use their own money, then have claim it back on on an expense form. We can take all of that hassle away by invoicing your church or school directly and delivering your order straight away.

Opening an account is quick and easy, with most accounts being approved and setup within a few hours of filling in the form below (on weekdays, not weekends). As soon as we‘ve approved the application we‘ll send you an email to let you know that its done.

Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account
Write a review
      Ask a question