Bücher der Reihe Cambridge Companions to Religion

This collection of essays by historians, philosophers, scientists and theologians explores the impact of religion on the origins and development of science, religious reactions to Darwinism, and the link between science and secularization. It also offers in-depth discussions of contemporary issues, with perspectives from cosmology, evolutionary biology, psychology, and bioethics.

Devoting especial attention to questions of rationality, scriptural fidelity, and the construction of 'orthodoxy', this volume introduces key Muslim theories of revelation, creation, ethics, scriptural interpretation, law, mysticism, and eschatology. The treatment is firmly set in the historical, social and political context in which Islam's distinctive understanding of God evolved.

This accessible volume provides a concise overview of the development of contemporary Christian political theology and its key issues while making important critical and constructive contributions to the field. An invaluable resource for students and scholars in theology, it will also be beneficial to those in history, philosophy, and politics.

An up-to-date, innovative, highly accessible introduction to Quaker studies, the first that is explicitly global in its authorship and giving full coverage of the different branches of Quakerism. Includes major sections on the history of Quaker faith and practice, expressions of Quaker faith, regional studies, and emerging spiritualities.

This work is unique in treating Augustine's The City of God book by book in depth with expertise commentary. It will prove valuable to any student interested in Augustine and to any advanced scholar working with issues of theology, philosophy, cultural studies and political theory in the ancient world and today.

This work is unique in treating Augustine's The City of God book by book in depth with expertise commentary. It will prove valuable to any student interested in Augustine and to any advanced scholar working with issues of theology, philosophy, cultural studies and political theory in the ancient world and today.

This volume offers reliable information on new religions such as Scientology, the Moonies and Jihadist movements, including current theories regarding their status as complex cultural phenomena involving myths, rituals and canonical texts. An essential resource for students of religious studies, the history of religion, sociology and the psychology of religion.

This Companion offers an overview of the beliefs, doctrines, and practices of the key philosophical concepts at the heart of Christian theology. Written in non-technical, accessible language, the chapters not only offer a synthesis of scholarship on these topics but also suggest questions and topics for further investigation.

This volume features an impressive array of leading biblical scholars and presents an illuminating and lively cross-section of this traditional field of study. Treating core topics and changing methodologies within twenty-three comprehensive chapters, this Companion provides an outstanding introduction to the historical origins and literary character of the canonical literature.

The Cambridge Companion to Reformation Theology is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the theology and theologians of the Reformation period. Each chapter is written by a leading authority in the field and provides an up-to-date account and analysis of the thought associated with a major figure or movement.

Known as the 'Father of modern theology' Friedrich Schleiermacher is without a doubt one of the most important theologians in the history of Christianity. This is the first book in English introducing readers to all the important aspects of Schleiermacher's thought in a systematic way.

Written by twenty-four leading scholars from the fields of religious studies, history, literature, philosophy, art history, sociology, and musicology, The Cambridge Companion to American Judaism is an accessible title that adopts an inclusive perspective on Jewish religious experience for this diasporic community.

This Companion incorporates the most up-to-date historical work on Jesus the Jew with the 'bigger issues' of critical method, the story of Christian faith and study, and Jesus in a global church and in the encounter with Judaism and Islam.

This Companion serves as a guide for readers wanting to explore the thought and legacy of the great German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-45). Its chapters, written by authors from differing national, theological and church contexts, provide an introduction to, and commentary on, Bonhoeffer's life, work and writing.

Written by twenty-four leading scholars from the fields of religious studies, history, literature, philosophy, art history, sociology, and musicology, The Cambridge Companion to American Judaism is an accessible title that adopts an inclusive perspective on Jewish religious experience for this diasporic community.

Dr McKim gathers an international array of major Calvin scholars, both historians and theologians, to present a full picture of Calvin's contexts, the major themes in Calvin's writings, and the ways in which his thought spread and has increasing importance today. This is an accessible introduction for specialists and non-specialists.

This Companion provides an accessible introduction to Martin Luther for students of theology and history. Leading scholars join to present a full picture of Luther's contexts, the major themes in his writings, and the ways in which his ideas spread and have continuing importance today.

This Companion brings together a wide range of theologians both to outline and to assess the work of Hans Urs von Balthasar (1905-1988), one of the most prolific and creative theologians of the twentieth century who is just now coming to prominence.

Theologians have responded in many different ways to the challenges posed by theories of postmodernity. This introductory 2003 guide offers examples of different types of contemporary theology in relation to postmodernity, and examines the key Christian doctrines in postmodern perspective. Leading theologians contribute to this clear and informative Companion.

The Cambridge Companion to St Paul provides an important assessment of the apostle Paul and a fresh appreciation of his continuing significance today. With eighteen chapters written by a team of leading international Pauline specialists, this Companion will have wide appeal and provide an invaluable starting point for subsequent studies.

Written by international experts, this Companion provides an authoritative and comparative study of miracles in the major world religions, as well as older, indigenous religions. The authors promote a discussion of the problems of miracles in our diverse and secular culture, and of the value of miracles in religious belief.

This book is a critical guide to the scholarly exploration of feminist theology. Firstly, it describes its main features and examines what its major concerns and questions have been. Secondly, it presents analyses of the essential matters of Christian doctrine written by those who have learned from feminist theology.

This Companion provides an accessible introduction to Martin Luther for students of theology and history. Leading scholars join to present a full picture of Luther's contexts, the major themes in his writings, and the ways in which his ideas spread and have continuing importance today.

Karl Rahner (1904-84) was one of the most significant theological voices of the twentieth century. This Cambridge Companion provides an accessible introduction to the main themes of Rahner's work and will be of interest to both students and scholars alike.

Theologians have responded in many different ways to the challenges posed by theories of postmodernity. This introductory 2003 guide offers examples of different types of contemporary theology in relation to postmodernity, and examines the key Christian doctrines in postmodern perspective. Leading theologians contribute to this clear and informative Companion.

The Cambridge Companion to St Paul provides an important assessment of the apostle Paul and a fresh appreciation of his continuing significance today. With eighteen chapters written by a team of leading international Pauline specialists, this Companion will have wide appeal and provide an invaluable starting point for subsequent studies.

The collection offers a set of specially commissioned essays on the leading twentieth-century Protestant theologian Karl Barth, whose work is enjoying renewed attention. The essays introduce the major features of Barth's work and offer evaluations of his significance for contemporary Christian theology.

Karl Rahner (1904-84) was one of the most significant theological voices of the twentieth century. This Cambridge Companion provides an accessible introduction to the main themes of Rahner's work and will be of interest to both students and scholars alike.

This Companion brings together a wide range of theologians both to outline and to assess the work of Hans Urs von Balthasar (1905-1988), one of the most prolific and creative theologians of the twentieth century who is just now coming to prominence.

This Companion serves as a guide for readers wanting to explore the thought and legacy of the great German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-45). Its chapters, written by authors from differing national, theological and church contexts, provide an introduction to, and commentary on, Bonhoeffer's life, work and writing.