THEOLOGY AND HISTORY A Complete Introduction to the Tenets of Christianity In one systematic volume, James Montgomery Boice provides a readable overview of Christian theology. Both students and pastors will benefit from this rich source that covers all the major doctrines of Christianity. With scholarly rigor and a pastor’s heart, Boice carefully opens the topics of the nature of God, the character of his natural and special revelation, the fall, and the person and work of Christ. He then goes on to consider the work of the Holy Spirit in justification and sancti- fication. The book closes with careful discussion of ecclesiology and eschatology. This updated edition includes a foreword by Philip Ryken and a section-by-section study guide. Both those long familiar with Boice and those newly introduced to him will benefit from his remarkable practicality and thoroughness, which will continue to make this a standard reference for years to come. “This classic overview of Christian faith is a masterful balance of often opposing qualities. It is simultaneously comprehensive yet readable. It is accessible for serious believers, seeking college students, and newcomers to the faith. It is warmly pastoral yet theologically rich. This monumental harvest of Dr. Boice’s ministry belongs in every serious Christian’s study.” —PETER A. LILLBACK Westminster Theological Seminary INTRODUCTORY JANUARY 2019 “Over the course of the forty years or so since it was first published, 790 pages, hardcover, 978-0-8308-5214-7, $50.00, W this book by James Montgomery Boice has become something of a classic. Many Christians have come to a deeper understanding of CONTENTS biblical doctrine—and a closer relationship with Jesus Christ—by Foreword by Philip Ryken Book 3: Awakening to God reading its pages and carefully studying its profound truths.” Preface Part I: The Spirit of God —PHILIP RYKEN Part II: How God Saves Book 1: The Sovereign God from the foreword Sinners Part I: The Knowledge of God Part III: The Life of the Part II: The Word of God Christian Part III: The Attributes of God Part IV: The Work of God Part IV: God’s Creation JAMES MONTGOMERY BOICE was, until his death in 2000, Book 4: God and History the pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, the teacher on “The Book 2: God the Redeemer Part I: Time and History Bible Study Hour” radio program, and chairman of the board of City Center Part I: The Fall of the Race Part II: The Church of God Academy. He held a BD from Princeton Theological Seminary and a doctor of Part II: Law and Grace Part III: A Tale of Two Cities theology from the University of Basel in Switzerland. In addition to authoring Part III: The Person of Christ Part IV: The End of History numerous journal articles, he was a consulting editor for the Expositor’s Bible Part IV: The Work of Christ Study Guide Commentary. His books and commentaries include Foundations of God’s City Name and Subject Index and the five-volume work The Gospel of John. Scripture Index 8 IVPACADEMIC.COM.