Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way

Michael Patton posted a list of 10 of his most recommended systematic theologies at Parchment and Pen. Dr. Michael Horton’s The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way wasn't listed, probably because it wasn't officially released at the time of Patton's writing and he hasn't had a chance to read it in order to form an opinion about it, but I wouldn't be surprised if Horton's book is included on Patton's list whenever the list is updated.

See Horton talking about The Christian Faith in the video below. He was interviewed about the book in the 8 Sept. 2010 edition of Westminster Seminary California's podcast "Office Hours." As much as a one-volume work can do, Horton said he spends time not only on the biblical-theological roots of a doctrine, but also on the historical-theological development.

See the contents and part of chapter 1 here.



Below is more information about the book and author.

Publisher's Description: The most important systematic theology since Louis Berkhof's 1932 magum opus. Interacting with movements within the Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox traditions, award-winning scholar Horton offers a brief synopsis of biblical passages that inform a particular doctrine; and surveys current and past works with contemporary emphasis on exegetical, philosophical, practical, and theological questions. Includes an extensive bibliography.
The Christian Faith is written for a growing cast of pilgrims making their way together and will be especially welcomed by professors, pastors, students, and armchair theologians. Its features include: (1) a brief synopsis of biblical passages that inform a particular doctrine; (2) surveys of past and current theologies with contemporary emphasis on exegetical, philosophical, practical, and theological questions; (3) substantial interaction with various Christian movements within the Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox traditions, as well as the hermeneutical issues raised by postmodernity; and (4) charts, sidebars, questions for discussion, and an extensive bibliography, divided into different entry levels and topics.

960 pages
Published January 2011

About the Author: Michael Horton (PhD, University of Coventry and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford) is J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California. He hosts The White Horse Inn radio broadcast and is editor-in-chief of Modern Reformation magazine. He is the author/editor of more than 15 books, including Christless Christianity.