Potted Guide to Theology by Steve English and Tony Gray, Trade Paperback, 1999
Innovative, educational and fun, using a guide (the professor), this is an accurate and imaginative introduction to theology for today's Christian. Incorporating illustrations and diagrams, the reader is taken on a tour of famous theologians; their ideas and the controversies that they dealt with. All the important characters and issues are covered - from the early church to the present day. What made people tick; why they thought what they did and why it matters to the church are explained in this easy to read and stimulating book. An innovative page layout combines with a snappy text and illustrations to convey a wealth of valuable materiel that will appeal to and benefit even the most sceptical reader. Helpful sections explain difficult topics; a timeline explains how theology ties in with history and an annotated bibliography and a basic glossary of theological terms offer additional help. It contains everything you wanted (and need) to know about theology but were too embarrassed or afraid to ask.
