Faith Seeking Understanding, 4th ed.

An authoritative and beloved textbook, updated for the current generation of theology students.

Daniel L. Migliore’s classic theology textbook returns in a new edition, revised and supplemented with fresh material. Faith Seeking Understanding covers fundamental topics for budding theologians, from biblical hermeneutics to the incarnation to the life of faith. As in previous editions, the material culminates in four imaginative dialogues between prominent thinkers to illustrate major theological debates.

In addition to updates throughout the text, the fourth edition also includes a new introduction and an additional chapter on Christology. Students will appreciate the textbook’s accessible style, comprehensive reading recommendations, and glossary of theological terms.

Table of Contents

A Letter to My Readers

1. The Task of Theology

2. The Meaning of Revelation

3. The Authority of Scripture

4. The Triune God

5. The Good Creation

6. The Providence of God and the Mystery of Evil

7. Humanity as Creature, Sinner, and New Being in Christ

8. The Person and Work of Jesus Christ

9. Confessing Jesus Christ in Context

10. Christ and Cosmos

11. The Holy Spirit and the Christian Life

12. The New Community

13. Proclamation, Sacraments, and Ministry

14. The Finality of Jesus Christ and Religious Pluralism

15. Christian Hope

Appendices

Indexes