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This introductory textbook has several distinctive features: a strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine; clear writing, with technical terms kept to a minimum; and a contemporary approach.
This inroductory text of systematic theology, that is, studying theology organized around categories such as the Word of God, Christ, redemption, and so on, features a strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine, clear writing--with technical terms kept to a minimum--and a contemporary approach, treating timely subjects such as gifts of the Spirit.
More Reviews and RecommendationsWayne Grudem is research professor of Bible and theology at Phoenix Seminary in Phoenix, Arizona. He previously taught for twenty years at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He holds degrees from Harvard (BA), Westminster Seminary (MDiv), and Cambridge (PhD). He is the author of a number of books and is the editor of Are Miraculous Gifts for Today? He was 1998-1999 president of the Evangelical Theological Society.
Wayne Grudem es profesor de teología sistemática y bíblica en Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, en Deerfield, Illinois. Ostenta títulos de Harvard (Licenciatura en Arte) del seminario Westminster (Maestro en Divinidades), y de Cambridge (Doctor en Filósofia). Es autor de un gran número de libros, entre los que se incluye el ganador del Premio Medallón de Plata Teología Sistemática y es coeditor de Recovering Biblical.
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April 21, 2007: This is a great resource on Systematic Theology 'ie: What does the Bible say about...?' This volume is masters level information in an easily readable format. I have lent it to friends who want to do in depth study of particular issues. If you are looking for an overview of what and why Christians believe what they do you will benefit by reading this book. It is a great resource for anyone's bookshelf.
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June 25, 2001: This book has been one of the most helpful books for my major in college (Christian Ministries) and for spiritual growth. It book is suitable from the common layman to the college professor. It book is so excellent that it is hard to find anything negative to say about it. This book covers the essential doctrines of the Christian faith to the current movement of the Holy Spirit.