Alister McGrath is Professor of Theology, Ministry and Education, Head of the Centre for Theology, Religion and Culture at King's College London and a prolific author. His recent books for SPCK include Heresy and, with Joanna Collicutt McGrath, the international bestseller, The Dawkins Delusion?

Alister McGrath explores how the great tradition of Christian theological reflection can enrich our faith and deepen our engagement with the concerns and debates of the world around us. Part 1 of this exhilarating volume looks at the purpose, place and relevance of Christian theology. Part 2 deals with the relation of the natural sciences and faith: here the core arguments of recent atheist writers are critically examined, including their demand for a 'New Enlightenment' In short, Mere Theology addresses matters of real importance for Christian life and thought. It will prove both encouraging and stimulating to all those concerned with developing a 'discipleship of the mind'.

Alister McGrath

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Part 1: the purpose, place and relevance of christian theology

1. Mere theology: the landscape of faith (1)

2. Mere theology: the landscape of faith (2)

3. The gospel and the transformation of reality: George Herbert's 'The Elixir'

4. The cross, suffering and theological bewilderment: reflections on Martin Luther and C. S. Lewis

5. The theatre of the glory of God: a Christian view of nature

6. The tapestry of faith: theology and apologetics

Part 2: engaging with our culture

7. The natural sciences: friends or foes of faith?

8. Religious and scientific faith: the case of Charles Darwin's The Origin of Species

9. Augustine of Hippo on creation and evolution

10. Does religion poison everything? The new atheism and religious belief

11. Atheism and the Enlightenment: reflections on the intellectual roots of the new atheism

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McGrath, Alister

Mere Theology sets out to explore how the great tradition of Christian theological reflection enriches our faith and deepens our engagement with the concerns and debates of the world around us.

Alister McGrath explores how the great tradition of Christian theological engagement can enrich our faith and deepen our engagement with the concerns and debates of the world around us.

\["Confused by faith?","Alister McGrath explores how the great tradition of Christian theological reflection can enrich our faith ","A great read for Christians, old or new "\]

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Probably his best book yet, and based on a variety of recent lectures, Mere Theology is a page turner that exudes a passion for the subject that will rub off on most readers – whatever their stage of faith. McGrath covers a wide range in a slim volume and eloquently sets out the role, purpose and application of theology in a modern secular world and challenges head on the falsehoods and impoverished ideology peddled by new atheistic movements led by Richard Dawkins et al.  
This book will excite and enrich both pastors and students as well as the curious or earnest. Buy 2 copies of this book – one to read the other to give away to a friend or leader, it will be money well spent!

Mere Theology

Christian Faith and the Discipleship of the Mind

Mere theology

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