Rooted and Grounded

<p>Beginning in New Testament times there is a time-honoured tradition of forming new Christians in the essentials of faith: catechesis. This volume aims to uncover the riches of this tradition for all who teach and preach the faith today and well as animate it: St Augustine wrote that joy should be the prime characteristic of those who teach the faith.<br /><br />Six outstanding theologians and historians open up the tradition of catechesis for today’s church:<br /><br />• Alister McGrath explores the role of the creeds in catechesis;<br />• Susan Gillingham Professor of the Hebrew Bible looks at the Psalms in Christian formation;<br />• Jennifer Strawbridge Associate Professor of New Testament reflects on catechesis in the early church;<br />• Carole Harrison Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity offers lessons from the patristic period;<br />• Sarah Foot Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History draws lessons from the Anglo Saxon missions to Europe;<br />• Simon Jones Chaplain of Merton College and member of the Liturgical Commission links formation and liturgy;<br />• Steven Croft shows how this great tradition can be revitalised today.</p>