A comprehensive introduction to Christian belief. Today, in our increasingly secularized generation, there is a greater need than ever for clear explanation of the unique features of Christian belief. The Lion Handbook of Christian Belief (published in 1982) sold over 100,000 copies worldwide. The New Lion Handbook: Christian Belief follows in the footsteps of its predecessor but has completely new text, design and structure. It has been put together by an international team of consultant editors and contributors with the needs and interests of a new generation of readers in mind. Consultant Editors: Professor James Packer (Vancouver, Canada); Revd Dr Jo Bailey Wells (Cambridge, England); Professor Stephen Noll (Uganda); Professor Atsuyoshi Fujiwara (Tokyo, Japan); Professor Carver T. Yu (Hong Kong); Dr Rolf Hille (Tubingen, Germany).
Alister Edgar McGrath is a Christian theologian and apologist, who holds both a PhD (in molecular biophysics) and an earned Doctor of Divinity degree from Oxford. He is noted for his work in historical, systematic and scientific theology. He was formerly an atheist.
In his writing and public speaking, he promotes "scientific theology" and opposes antireligionism. McGrath was until recently Professor of Historical Theology at the University of Oxford, but has now taken up the chair of Theology, Religion and Culture at King's College London since September 2008. Until 2005, he was principal of Wycliffe Hall.
McGrath is a prolific writer. His work often refers both to the early Church Fathers and to contemporary evangelical stalwarts such as Thomas Torrance and J. I. Packer. His areas of expertise include doctrine, Church history, the interaction of science and faith, and evangelical spirituality.
In 2005 he resigned as Principal of Wycliffe Hall, whilst remaining President of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics which was based there.
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