{"product_id":"the-christian-faith-a-systematic-theology-for-pilgrims-on-the-way-9780310286042","title":"The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheology--the study of God--is a concern for every believer, not just theologians or those in ministry. It's the goal of good theology to humble us before the triune God of majesty as we come to understand him better. This is a book of and about \u003cem\u003egood theology\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author, theologian, and professor Michael Horton wrote \u003cem\u003eThe Christian Faith\u003c\/em\u003e as a book of systematic theology and doctrine \"that can be preached, experienced, and lived, as well as understood, clarified, and articulated.\" It's written for a growing cast of pilgrims--in ministry and laity--who are interested in \u003cem\u003elearning\u003c\/em\u003e about Christ as a way of \u003cem\u003eliving\u003c\/em\u003e as a Christian. Who understand that knowing doctrine and walking in practical Christianity are not competing interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Christian Faith \u003c\/em\u003eis divided into six parts, five of which each focus on an aspect of God, while the first part sets up an understanding and appreciation for the task of theology itself, addressing topics like: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe source of theology (where the idea of theology comes from and what its limits are).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe origin of the canon (how the modern Bible came about and why we can trust it).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe character of theology (is the nature of theology practical, theoretical, or can it be both?).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a manner equally as welcoming to professors, pastors, students, and armchair theologians; Horton has organized this volume in a readable fashion that includes a variety of learning features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA brief synopsis of biblical passages that inform certain doctrines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurveys of past and current theologies with contemporary emphasis on exegetical, philosophical, practical, and theological questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial interaction with various Christian movements within the Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodoxy traditions, as well as the hermeneutical issues raised by postmodernity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharts, sidebars, questions for discussion, and an extensive bibliography, divided into different entry levels and topics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this book is a deep love for and curiosity about God. Its basic argument is that a personal relationship with God goes hand in hand with the pursuit of theology. It isn't possible to know God without studying him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorton, Michael:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMichael Horton (PhD) is Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary in California. Author of many books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way, \u003c\/em\u003ehe also hosts the \u003cem\u003eWhite Horse Inn\u003c\/em\u003e radio program. He lives with his wife, Lisa, and four children in Escondido, California.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50668943474962,"sku":"9780310286042","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_21f6246d-c363-4bcd-a890-caa026761852.jpg?v=1733753113","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-christian-faith-a-systematic-theology-for-pilgrims-on-the-way-9780310286042","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}