Iustitia Dei
Iustitia Dei
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9781108472562The Christian doctrine of justification is of immense interest to historians and theologians, and continues to be of major importance in modern ecumenical discussions. The present work appeared in its first edition in 1986, and rapidly became the leading reference work on the subject. Its many acclaimed features include a detailed assessment of the semantic background of the concept in the ancient Near East, a thorough examination of the doctrine of the medieval period, and especially careful analysis of its development during the critical years of the sixteenth century. The third edition thoroughly updates the work, adding material where necessary, and responding to developments in scholarly literature. It will be an essential resource for all concerned with the development of Christian doctrine, the history of the Reformation debates on the identity of Christianity, and modern discussions between Protestants and Roman Catholics over the nature of salvation.
- A study of the development of this seminal Christian doctrine
- Written by one of the world's best-known Christian theologians
- An updated and expanded version of a well-respected and widely known text
Reviews & endorsements
"... a fine, clearly-written account of the present state of scholarship on the development of the doctrine of Justification up to the Reformation." Choice
"A more than ordinarily useful scholarly tool...With an admirable economy of expression that brooks no loss of clarity, McGrath provides skillful introductions to notoriously difficult and controverted positions, both historical and theological...A book the clarity of conciseness and utility of whose expositions cannot be conveyed in a review." Guy Mansini, Theological Studies
"No seminary, divinity school or graduate research library should be without this contribution to scholarly interpretation of the historical and theological aspects of the doctrine of justification..." Mary Potter Engel, Religious Studies
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July 2005Adobe eBook Reader
9780511111792
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Table of Contents
- Preface
- List of abbreviations
- 1. Justification: the emergence of a concept
- 2. The Middle Ages: the consolidation of the doctrine
- 3. Protestantism: the Reformation debates on justification
- 4. Catholicism: the Council of Trent on justification
- 5. The modern period
- Glossary of medieval soteriological terms
- Bibliography
- Index.
