Faith, Religion & Theology: A Contemporary IntroductionThis thoroughly updated text offers students and adults an overarching perspective. The "Faith" section focuses on the nature of human faith and Christian faith. The "Religion" section examines the personal and social value of religion, religious belief and behavior, and offers an overview of major world religions. The "Theology" section includes an analysis of the theology/faith relationship. Suggested readings and study questions, excellent end notes and index add to the value of this edition. |
Contents
CHAPTER SEVEN | 3 |
CHAPTER | 9 |
CHAPTER | 35 |
CHAPTER THREE | 67 |
CHAPTER FOUR | 101 |
CHAPTER FIVE | 133 |
CHAPTER | 161 |
ReligionsWhy So Many? | 191 |
APPENDIX TO PART | 255 |
CHAPTER NINE | 285 |
CHAPTER | 300 |
Theology and the Use of Scripture | 319 |
CHAPTER ELEVEN | 354 |
Human Experience and Theology | 365 |
CHAPTER TWELVE | 413 |
CHAPTER EIGHT | 219 |
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