Christian Theology: How to Think About the Faith
About this ebook
For the first time, celebrated historical theologian Roger Olson offers his own constructive theology, distilling decades of scholarly expertise into a concise systematic theology that is both approachable and substantial. Building on his acclaimed work in historical theology, Christian Theology examines the major doctrines of the Christian faith.
This introduction is accessible enough for seminary students while offering the robust foundation necessary for mature Christian faith and further theological study.
Christian Theology features:
- An exposition of classical and contemporary Christian thought from an evangelical, Protestant, and Arminian point of view
- Chapters on faith and reason, revelation, God's nature, providence, humanity, Jesus Christ, atonement, the Holy Spirit, salvation, Christian ethics, church, and eschatology
- A Christ-centered approach to theology that explains complex concepts clearly without sacrificing depth.
Theology, Olson shows, is not merely an academic exercise but a vital, ongoing process that glorifies God through careful thinking about him. This volume invites students and lifelong learners alike to think well about the Christian faith, guided by a trusted voice in the field.
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About the author
Roger E. Olson (PhD, Rice University) is Emeritus Professor of Christian Theology at Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary where he taught for twenty-two years. He previously taught theology at Bethel University. He is a graduate of North American Baptist Seminary and Rice University and is a Baptist and Mennonite evangelical Christian theologian. He and his wife Becky have been married over fifty years and have two daughters and four grandchildren. Roger lives in Denver, Colorado.
