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Christopher A. Hall Christopher A. Hall is associate professor of biblical and theological studies at Eastern College, St. Davids, Pennsylvania, and associate editor of the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. ______________ Tell others about Jesus: Though we are not all called to the ministry of a Pastor, or a Christian Writer, we are all called by God to share our faith (witness) with those who are not Christians. Some Bible verses that you will find helpful for doing this, and that you may want to commit to memory are found on other pages on our web site (see: Memory Verses; 2nd Set: Salvation!, Plan of Salvation, and Statement of Faith). ____________ © 2002 by Christopher A. Hall InterVarsity Press ____________ |
Author: Christopher Hall ...wrestling with some of the great and formative questions of the Christian faith... The Early Church Fathers were Great Theologians, though they did not think of themselves as such. They were working pastors, involved in the daily life and leadership of their congregations. Yet they were wrestling with some of the great and formative questions of the Christian faith, such as the Trinity, the incarnation, the providence of God and the nature of the church. ...pastoral care, and theological conflict... These beliefs were defined in the crucible of spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and theological conflict, all set against the background of the great cultural movements and events of their day. For the fathers, theology was a spiritual exercise woven into the texture of life. What would it be like to sit under the preaching and instruction of these great men, to look over their shoulders as they thought and wrote, or to hear them debate Theological issues? Learning Theology with the Church Fathers replicates that experience for us. With the same insight and love of his subject that he brought to Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers, Christopher Hall takes us into the world of patristic theology. Focusing on the great questions, we view these issues in their settings and find greater appreciation for the foundations and architecture of our Christian faith. Praise for Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers: "An exceptional, clearly written, and informative guide to the fathers." -Reformation and Renewal "A much needed corrective to Protestant ignorance and suspicion of tradition, combatting the claim that somehow being traditionless is achievable and advantageous." -Bibliotheca Sacra ____________________________ |
"A useful introduction...thorough and informative on the methods and controversies of the church fathers." -Library Journal _______________________________ Learning Theology with the Church Fathers is available to Supporters of The Prayer Foundation ™. For more information on how to obtain your own personal copy, and for a list of other Gifts available to our Supporters, go to our page: Gifts For Contributors! ___________________________ Related Pages: ___________________________ Have you received Christ as your Lord and Saviour? Find out how to do so on our page: Plan of Salvation ______________________________ Copyright © 2007 S.G.P. All rights reserved. Next Next Topic Book Index
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