Theology for beginners (2)
Another book that I found invaluable when I began the serious study of theology was Richardson and Bowden's New Dictionary of Christian Theology. Hundreds of short articles, set out alphabetically, explaining theological terms, historical movements, and so on. So if you want to read about "salvation" or "atonement" or "process theology", you just loook up the word, and you'll find a succinct summary of the subject, followed by suggestions for further reading. It's been out for quite a few years, so it won't have the last decade of theology in it. But still good for all that.
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Maggi has kept a blog since September 2003, writing about theology and faith, the arts and literature, and a little about life and random nonsense...
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“There but for the grace of God go I.”
Thanks Maggi.
I think that there is some evidence that you can regain what you have lost. John Profumo from the Scandals in the 1960’s, spent the greater part of his later life doing charitable works and was eventually recognised as once again, being a good man.
Rememption is there for all who seek it.