Readings in Christian Thought (Second Edition)

Illuminates the history and development of Christian thought by offering selections from the writings of 55 great Christian theologians. The volume includes substantial excerpts from notable women theologians and from black and liberation perspectives plus a new section from deceased theologians such as Thomas Merton Martin Luther King Jr. and Karl Rahner. Each passage is prefaced by detailed introductory comments on the life and thought of each theologian and the significance of his/her work.