The Church's journey through time represents a chronicle of God's relationship with human beings, and therefore, the study of its history constitutes, to a large extent, a theological undertaking. "Historical Theology" (2 volumes), by William Cunningham, a product of his lectures given at New College Edinburgh between 1847 and 1861, presents this ecclesiastical journey from the perspective of the evolution of its theology. This work records the theological tensions between fundamental concepts such as law and grace, sin and forgiveness, as well as the implications of the first and second coming of Christ.
Thanks to Cunningham's unquestionable faith, his devoted surrender to God, his conceptual clarity, and his deep respect for the absolute authority of the Bible, he is in a privileged position to analyze the relationship between the Church and its theology throughout history. In this second volume, he addresses the main themes and theological developments that took place during the era of the Reformation and Post-Reformation, that is, the 16th, 17th, and early 18th centuries, analyzing not only the events of the Protestant Reformation but also the Catholic Counter-Reformation and the Council of Trent.
The work develops in depth the doctrine of justification, the sacraments, the Socinian and Arminian controversies, the doctrine of atonement, the government of the Church, and its relationship with the State.
"Historical Theology" by Cunningham is a valuable resource for academics and students, as well as for anyone with an interest in a rigorous study of historical theology and Christian thought.
KEY FEATURES
- Offers a profound analysis based on original sources and prominent reference works.
- Provides theological reflections on the evolution of ecclesiastical doctrine.
- Presents a comprehensive view of the interrelationship between Scripture and theology.
"William Cunningham... does not begin with objections; he does not put them first. He insists first that the question be clearly and precisely stated, and then that the positive evidence on each side, whether from reason or from Scripture, be considered, weighed, and balanced. He then clears the way for a fair consideration of different views."
Pages: 663
ISBN: 9786125034861
