A History of Christian Thought: Volume 3: From the Protestant Reformation to the Twentieth Century (Revised Edition)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback
• Published by: Abingdon Press
• Edition: Revised Edition July 1987
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0687171849
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0687171842
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
• Weighs: 1.4 pounds

Reader Reviews
I would disagree with the previous reviewer that this book does wrong when it devotes one chapter (entitled The Changing Philosophical Setting) to the philosophy that shaped 18th century theology. The fact is that Kant's philosophy very profoundly affected Christian THOUGHT both in his own time and to this very day. The book is not entitled "A History of Christianity" but rather "A History of Christian Thought" I dare say that Kant's philosophy had a much greater influence on Christian thought than the Great Awakening did. Certainly the Great Awakening was very important to American Christianity and produced some very great preachers, but its impact on Christian thought was not so great, which is why I believe Gonzalez did not spend as much time on it. Indeed, it is impossible to understand the liberal theology that came after Kant without an understanding of Kant himself, just like it is impossible to understand great literature without the historical setting. I would say that in a book of this size, 7 pages devoted to such an important philosopher/theologian as Kant is not at all overdone. Overall, I find Gonzalez' account generally accurate and well-written. If you are looking for a good overview of how Christian thought changed from the Reformation to modern times, this is it. If you are looking for a general history of Christianity from the Reformation to modern times, look elsewhere (and for much larger book(s)).