Product Description

The study of Christian doctrine is often considered to be the domain of professional Christian scholars. After all, what does doctrine have to do with the average layperson? And what does the history of Christian belief have to do with how we should live today?

John Hannah asserts that an understanding of theology-"the distilled knowledge of God that is the foundation of a walk with God"-is essential for living the Christian life. "No one can walk with a person he or she does not know," he states. "Neither can we say we walk with God if we do not have an accurate knowledge of Him."

This book is not a collection of dry and dusty theories, nor a debate about the hair-splitting minutia that so often divides us. It is, instead, an exploration and explanation of the essential truths of the Christian faith-truths that determine how Christians live their lives every day. It is a call to the church to again have God our number one priority.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #123447 in Books
• Published on: 2001-07-05
• Released on: 2001-06-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 416 pages

Review
His book is clear, concise, and instructive, providing the needed ballast amidst the storm of the contemporary world. -- David F. Wells, Andrew Mutch Distinguished Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

From the Back Cover

About the Author
Dr. John D. Hannah is the department chairman and distinguished professor of historical theology at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. He holds a B.S. degree from Philadelphia College of Bible, an M.A. degree from Southern Methodist University, Th.M and Th.D. degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Dallas. Dr. Hannah has written extensively for journals including Bibliotheca Sacra, Front Lines, Fundamentalist Journal, Discipleship Journal, Modern Reformation, and Trinity Journal. His books include The Glory of God Alone (Crossway Books) and The Kregel Pictorial Guide to Church History (Kregel Publications). Dr. Hannah is a frequent conference and church speaker both in the United States and abroad.

Customer Reviews

Awesome!
This is a must have for any student of the Bible. Hannah brilliantly summarizes church history and organizes his book around key doctrines. It is interesting, fresh, conservative and extremely helpful for spiritual growth. When one realizes most of the issues that Christians wrestle with today have already been dealt with, one wants to learn from history, so as not to repeat it again. Thanks Dr. Hannah!

Dogma, Theology, Christian Doctrine
Our Legacy- The History of Christian doctrine written by John D. Hannah is a comparison and contrast of different trains of thought. What is the meaning of God's word, who God is, and the will of God. The presentation of the development of Christian thought through the last two thousand years is clear and respectful to the authors contrary views. Different aspects of Christian theology are developed through the presentations of the differing views. One learns why Roman Catholic thought and evangelical protestantism differ greatly. To a lesser extent Greek Orthodox. Reading this book an evangelical and Catholic will develop an understanding about modern liberal theology. The modernist perspective is a relative small part of this work when covering the 1750 to 1900 time period.(Albert Schweitzer, Friedrich Schleirmacher,Charles Finney),All in clear presentation. John Hannah developed differing perspectives about the Authority about the bible, The Trinity, The person, of Christ, The work of Christ, Salvation, The Church, and End Times. The book covers six time periods of thought and seven subjects, so all perspectives are kept to a couple page. A great read, a great starting point to understand theology.

Good Reading
It is a good book. Easy reading of the History of the Doctrines through out the churches in simple explanation.