This book presents the historical development Christianity's most crucial doctrines. Each doctrine is presented in conjunction with Wayne Grudem's treatment of them in his classic work Systematic Theology. As such, the doctrines are presented topically and then each is discussed individually in accordance with how various historical figures have understood them. Thus, while historical in scope, Historical Theology remains systematic in its format, rather than tracing the doctrines in linear progression.
Allison references the most accessible editions of these notable theologians' work so that readers can continue their study of historical theology through Christian history's most important contributors. Historical Theology is a superb resource for those familiar with Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology or interested in understanding the development of Christian theology.
