History

Writing a history of theology is a key task of systematic theology. But how and for what purpose can this be done today, given current academic and theological conditions? This volume gathers methodological contributions from Protestant and Catholic theology.

Anselm's Cur Deus homo is one of the most influential theological writings of the Middle Ages, yet modern scholarship has often viewed it with suspicion. Jonathan Flämig demonstrates that many objections lose their validity once the treatise is read through the lens of Anselm's concept of order, thereby rehabilitating his doctrine of atonement.

In 26 lessons, this »Guide to the Hebrew Language« introduces the reader to the Hebrew language of the Old Testament. This textbook is intended mainly for first year students who are preparing for their Hebrew exam.

Integrating the Anabaptist movement coherently into their own historiographical concept of the Reformation challenged both Lutheran and Reformed scholars. Steffie Schmidt examines the extent to which these narrative patterns were questioned and possibly updated under the conditions of pietism and Enlightenment.