Provides a visual overview of the major subjects within the discipline of theology as well as various perspectives on doctrines.
Packed with teaching and learning tools--from charts and timelines, to tables and visual guides--Charts of Christian Theology and Doctrine will help any student of theology quickly grasp and remember the basics. Notable topics include:
Distinctive traits of theological systems.A guide to interpretation of biblical texts.Classic arguments for the existence of God.Charts on Christology (the study of Christ) and Pneumatology (the study of the Holy Spirit).Views of salvation and other charts on soteriology.Charts concerning ecclesiology, including guides to understanding the differing views on sacraments and church office.Key terms to the second coming of Christ.Perfect for enhancing every type of teaching and learning situation and style, including homeschooling curricula and tutoring, church classes and Sunday school.
ZondervanCharts are ready references for those who need the essential information at their fingertips. Accessible and highly useful, the books in this library offer clear organization and thorough summaries of issues, subjects, and topics that are key for Christian students and learners. The visuals and captions will cater to any teaching methodology, style, or program.
This is a great suite of information, and very even-handedly presented. I've been looking for a quick referece guide of this nature for years. Indispensable as a ready reference that presents core theological perspectives represented in volumes of other works.
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H. Wayne House has set out to give his readers a simplified picture of major theological positions. His chart book covers topics from (selected of course) theories of inerrancy to the historical development of the doctrine of the Trinity. He includes several theories of Kenosis and many differing views on the issue of "Tongues". House as well presents some of the major divergences on Christian understandings of the sacraments...
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The side-by-side comparisons chart format is a visual alternative to sifting thru narrative about who believes what within Christendom. Nine key areas of theology are covered--Bibliology, Soteriology (study of salvation), Eschatology (study of endtimes), etc. But before getting into the specific areas, chapter one broad theological systems and views--Roman Catholicism, Reformed, Arminian, Neo-Orthodox, covenenant theology...
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I am looking at some of the other reviews, and 4 of the 5 people who have responded have criticisms of this book because they apparently felt that House did not accurately portray their pet doctrine or church. I'm guessing that in a chart book like this, the author will never be able to please every single reader. What I like about this is that the material is simple to understand, and in just a few pages, House adequately...
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This is an extremely useful book for anyone who has questions about Christian theological issues. The book is layed out using tables, charts, and diagrams -- that is, outlines. It is not written in normal paragraph format.For example, if you have a question about the Trinity, you will be treated with a brief history of the doctrine showing what doctrines were debated at the Council of Nicea; an ancient diagram of the...
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