Keith W. Plummer

Essentials of Christian Theology

Theology

“If you think theology is purely theoretical, impractical, and detrimental to a vibrant life of following Jesus, and you want to leave those misconceptions unchallenged, this book is not for you. Through a combination of careful biblical interpretation, historical analysis, pastoral sensibility, humility, and humor, Essentials of Christian Theology introduces readers to the core doctrines of the faith. Holsteen and Svigel effectively demonstrate that theology is not an end in itself, but a vital means toward the end of heeding the greatest commandments, to love God with our whole selves and our neighbors as ourselves.”

The Augustine Way

World Religions

“Far more than a thoroughly researched, beautifully written work of retrieval, this book is a sorely needed plea to mend what has come undone in our attempts to defend and commend the faith to our late-modern contemporaries. Herein is a theologically informed approach to apologetics that takes seriously the fact that we are doxological creatures with disordered desires, that we are more than intellects but are storytelling, story-consuming, and culturally situated creatures. Chatraw and Allen remind us that Augustine's apologetic work was done not as an academic but as a shepherd of God's people. He was, as the authors put it, a 'pastor-theologian-apologist.' How the church needs such leaders today! This volume is a valuable aid for preparing those leaders.”

The Augustine Way

World Religions

“Far more than a thoroughly researched, beautifully written work of retrieval, this book is a sorely needed plea to mend what has come undone in our attempts to defend and commend the faith to our late-modern contemporaries. Herein is a theologically informed approach to apologetics that takes seriously the fact that we are doxological creatures with disordered desires, that we are more than intellects but are storytelling, story-consuming, and culturally situated creatures. Chatraw and Allen urge readers to recognize the vital role of the life of the church both as an apologetic itself and as the essential context in which apologetic practitioners must be spiritually formed. Drawing primarily on Augustine’s Confessions and The City of God, they remind us that Augustine’s apologetic work was done not as an academic but as a shepherd of God’s people. He was, as the authors put it, a ‘pastor-theologian-apologist.’ How the church needs such leaders today! This volume is a valuable aid for preparing those leaders.”