Shapers of Christian Orthodoxy: Engaging with Early and Medieval Theologians

Author: Bradley G. Green (editor)
Publisher: Downers Grove: InterVarsity Academic, 2010. 388 pages.
Category: Church, Wisdom, Society

Synopsis: Eight Christian scholars investigate the lives, ministries, and writings of ten influential theologians of the past in order to shed light on how their thoughts contributed to our theological understanding today.

Value: The biographies in the book can inspire you as a fellow Christian as they struggled with sin, temptation, and persecution. The analysis of their writings is instructive as the contributors help to clarify confusing language and complex argumentation. This takes away the intimidation often felt concerning early church theologians. Finally, the bibliographies as the end of each chapter give readers a guide to further study, and that alone is almost worth the price of the book. Twenty years from now, should you decide to dig deeper, those resources will get you started in your quest.