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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Steve (NH), June 26, 2009
Millard Erickson's tremendous intellect and humble heart has produced a book on theology that is well balanced and warm, while displaying his years of thought devoted to the Christian faith. Though I disagree with some of what he writes, that does not detract from the excellence of this book.
This was the first book on Christian theology I read and its impact is still with me, well over a decade later. His writing style makes it so that we laity can read and not get stumped at every turn by fancy or lengthy words.
I highly recommended this book to anyone who will listen.
2 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by David (Ocala, FL), April 29, 2009
Erickson is not too conservative. He is a neo-evangelical and there are many opinions of his that are not in line with the Bible. I would recommend buying Strong's Systematic Theology instead.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Darlene Hominick (Richmond, Bc,), November 06, 2008
I was very excited to receive my copy of Christian Theology by Erickson. My first encounter with this Systematic Text was in 1989, when it was required reading for my seminary education. After having devoured its erudite contents with great delight, I lent it to another seminarian, and never saw hide not hair of it again! Imagine my delight to discover it at CBD for a fraction of the original price and thus, and to be able to return it my personal library. My advice to those who are considering purchasing "Christian Theology" is this; buy it, read it, enjoy it and (for goodness sake) don't lend it to anyone!
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Roderick Wooten (Monroe, MI), May 07, 2008
This book is very well written and is actually fun to read. I highly recommend it. (I am a beginning seminary student.)
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Stef (NH), June 29, 2007
Millard Erickson has given the church a wonderful look at the foundational beliefs of Christianity today.
He is clear, interesting and interacts with other views in a humble and Christ-like manner. This was the very first book and theology I read years ago and still love it today.
Great value for the money!
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Leonard Castaņeda (Philippines), November 28, 2006
Profound yet understandable, Erickson's thought-provoking systematic theology is destined to be a classic and a staple textbook for many seminaries. I may have disagreements with some of his conclusions, but I cannot discount the fact that this is one well written and exhaustively reasearched treasure chest of evangelical theology.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Ralph E. Molyneux (Burkburnett, Texas), January 30, 2002
This is a very helpful treatise on the many subjects of systematic theology. However, the one over- riding weakness is how the author, while emphatically supporting his claims of inerrancy, undermines those same claims by dismissing Genesis as a literal creation narrative. In the course of discussion he even acknowledges the difficulties of his position in light of other passages of Scripture, which support a literal seven-day creative time period.
The strong suit of this book is the treatment of Soteriology. He quickly links the issue of self-esteem with our position in Christ, making the treatment valuable and practical.
His treatment of Calvinism and Armenians are very well done. His fair treatment of Armenians, even though his leanings are Calvinistic, are well done, and worth the price of the book.
The lower rating of 4.0 reflects his disappointing treatment of creation.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Eug (Edgerton, WI), July 10, 2001
A solid evangelical Systematic Theology in the Baptist tradition. It is moderately Calvinistic and very up to date. Overall it is the best Systematic Theology in the "particular" Baptist tradition.
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