The Christian doctrine of justification is of immense interest to historians and theologians ,and continues to be of major importance in modern ecumenical discussions. The present work appeared in its first edition in 1986, and rapidly became the leading reference work on the subject. Its many accla...

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Main Author:	McGrath, Alister E. 1953- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge ; New York ; Melbourne ; New Delhi ; Singapore Cambridge University Press 2020
Edition:	Fourth edition
Subjects:	Geschichte Justification (Christian theology) / History of doctrines Rechtfertigungslehre Rechtfertigung
Summary:	The Christian doctrine of justification is of immense interest to historians and theologians ,and continues to be of major importance in modern ecumenical discussions. The present work appeared in its first edition in 1986, and rapidly became the leading reference work on the subject. Its many acclaimed features include a detailed assessment of the semantic background of the concept in the Ancient Near East, a thorough examination of the doctrine of the medieval period, and an especially careful analysis of its development during the critical years of the sixteenth century. The substantially rewritten fourth edition thoroughly updates the work, responding to the latest developments in scholarly literature and user feedback. It will remain an essential resource for all concerned with the development of Christian doctrine, the history of the Reformation debates on the identity of Christianity, and modern discussions between Protestants and Roman Catholics over the nature of salvation
Physical Description:	xv, 499 Seiten
ISBN:	9781108459990 9781108472562