An Introduction to Christian Philosop..., Stephen T. Davis
An Introduction to Christian Philosop..., Stephen T. Davis
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An Introduction to Christian Philosophical Theology
Faith Seeking Understanding

Author: Stephen T. Davis, Eric T. Yang

Narrator: Tommy Cresswell

Unabridged: 6 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/17/2020

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

An accessible introduction to Christian philosophical theologyPhilosophical or analytic theology seeks to employ philosophical tools while studying topics in Christian theology and examining the logical consistency or intelligibility of some of the key doctrines of the Christian faith. In this accessible primer, An Introduction to Christian Philosophical Theology, authors Stephen T. Davis and Eric T. Yang first explain the scope, relevance, and value of philosophical theology and then applies its conceptual tools to examine each of the core Christian doctrines:Revelation and ScriptureThe TrinityThe IncarnationRedemption and the atonement,Resurrection and life after deathThe final chapter briefly addresses some additional theological issues including petitionary prayer, eschatology, and original sin.Designed for beginning students and non-specialists, this guide provides the ideal entry point for not only understanding what philosophical theology is but also for how it can provide valuable insights for how we think about the core doctrines of the Christian faith.Further reading suggestions are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About Stephen T. Davis

Stephen T. Davis (PhD, Claremont Graduate University) is Russell K. Pitzer professor of philosophy at Claremont McKenna College. He is the author of many articles and books, including After We Die and Disputed Issues. 

About Eric T. Yang

Eric Yang is an assistant professor of philosophy at Santa Clara University. He has published several articles and book chapters in philosophical theology, in particular on the Trinity, Incarnation, atonement, resurrection, and heaven.


Reviews

Stephen T. Davis and Eric T. Yang wrote An Introduction to Christian Philosophical Theology as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses, but they hope it will benefit readers outside academia too. As a Christian minister, I share their hope, because I see the book’s usefulness to pastors, w......more

A good introduction to what is Philosophical Theology and some main topics within the discipline. This is likely one of the most neglected fields for pastors to look at. Many pastors remark that philosophy is for pagans and theology for Christians. I get the sentiment but it is severely erroneous. T......more

Goodreads review by Justin

This book definitely presents a lot more questions than answers. The authors present a survey of different philosophical views on different doctrines. They do a good job of getting into the weeds of the arguments but still being introductory and accessible.......more

Goodreads review by Luke

boring, weird......more

Goodreads review by David

A helpful introduction to the major philosophical questions that emerge from certain Christian doctrines. At times, I wished the authors would defend their own chosen positions more decisively.......more