Know the Theologians
- History & Biography
- Publisher: Zondervan Reflective (Zondervan)
- Published: 2024
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Publisher's Description
Finalist for the 2025 Christianity Today Book Award in Popular Theology Know the Theologians is an introduction to the most important thinkers throughout church history and a demonstration of their ongoing relevance for believers today. The Bible describes the church as a kind of family. Those who believe in Christ are sisters and brothers in the faith, whether they live at the same time or are separated by centuries. For that reason, believers today need to know our family members who have come before and shaped our beliefs and practices now. In Know the Theologians, professors and authors Jennifer Powell McNutt and David W. McNutt introduce the most significant thinkers in the church's history. McNutt and McNutt survey over a dozen primary figures, including Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant theologians, who represent the breadth and depth of the church's theology. The book explores how they fit into their own time period and also draws attention to the theological voices of women throughout the church's history. Every chapter includes short sidebars on figures contemporary to the main theologians, bringing in additional important voices. This book has everything you need for a full personal or group study experience. As part of the KNOW series, Know the Theologians is designed for either personal study or classroom use, and it will also be an accessible resource for small groups and adult education in churches. Chapters end with reflection questions and recommended reading for further study. An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don’t need to buy a DVD!) Sessions and video run times: 0. Introduction (6:30) 1. Irenaeus of Lyons (17:00) 2. Athanasius of Alexandria (24:30) 3. The Cappadocian Four (16:00) 4. Augustine of Hippo (14:30) 5. John of Damascus (17:00) 6. Anselm of Canterbury (19:00) 7. Julian of Norwich (20:30) 8. Thomas Aquinas (19:00) 9. Martin Luther (22:00) 10. John Calvin (25:30) 11. Menno Simons (21:30) 12. Teresa of Avila (19:30) 13. The Wesley Brothers (21:00) 14. Friedrich Schleiermacher (12:00) 15. Karl Barth (14:00) 16. Gustavo Gutiérrez (30:30) Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 4/2/2029. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
Endorsements (2)
“Some Christians are under the impression that the gospel began in the sixteenth century with the Reformers. Luther and Calvin undoubtedly were visionaries, but they would have been stunned by this idea. They knew, as we should know, that (to borrow the hymn title) “there’s a wideness in God’s mercy,” a breadth that includes every age and every corner of the globe. This marvelous volume by the McNutts will help us see something of the extent of theological contributions throughout the centuries, often outside the West and beyond male voices. If you are expecting a tedious recital, a pleasant surprise awaits you. This volume is a splendid, handy, and deeply edifying profile of the major figures in the family of faith.”
“our spiritual family. To be a Christian is to be part of a great tradition stretching back two thousand years, and we can learn from those who walked before us as our brothers and sisters, our fathers and mothers, our friends and colaborers. David and Jennifer McNutt have selected a helpfully diverse set of sixteen key theologians from the early church to the present day. Offering a clear and engaging survey of their thought, this book will serve as a guide to beginning students of church history while also spotlighting new figures for those who already love the Christian past. Highly recommended.”
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