Iustitia Dei
A History of the Christian Doctrine of Justification

McGrath's definitive study of the history of the Christian doctrine of justification updated and expanded.

Alister E. McGrath (Author)

9780521826488, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 12 May 2005

464 pages
23.6 x 15.9 x 3.6 cm, 0.845 kg

'The new edition of this classic work is to be warmly welcomed.' Themelios

The Christian doctrine of justification is of immense interest to historians and theologians, and continues to be of major importance in modern ecumenical discussions. The present work appeared in its first edition in 1986, and rapidly became the leading reference work on the subject. Its many acclaimed features include a detailed assessment of the semantic background of the concept in the ancient Near East, a thorough examination of the doctrine of the medieval period, and especially careful analysis of its development during the critical years of the sixteenth century. The third edition thoroughly updates the work, adding material where necessary, and responding to developments in scholarly literature. It will be an essential resource for all concerned with the development of Christian doctrine, the history of the Reformation debates on the identity of Christianity, and modern discussions between Protestants and Roman Catholics over the nature of salvation.

Preface
List of abbreviations
1. Justification: the emergence of a concept
2. The Middle Ages: the consolidation of the doctrine
3. Protestantism: the Reformation debates on justification
4. Catholicism: the Council of Trent on justification
5. The modern period
Glossary of medieval soteriological terms
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Christian theology [HRCM], European history [HBJD]