March 13, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS – An outstanding introduction for college, seminary, and lay readers, this second edition of the 1996 volume, How to Think Theologically, by Howard W. Stone and James O. Duke has been fully updated and expanded with new resources, examples, vignettes, diagnostic exercises, and case studies.

Addressing the how and why of theological sources, moves, and methods, Stone and Duke guide readers into their own theological roots and then into major theological topics – gospel, sin and salvation, vocation, ethical discernment – through real-life case studies.

"This book is not intended only for people beginning formal theological studies. Rather, Stone and Duke argue that all believers are theologians because they all have to interpret their own lives in the light of biblical and other norms.... The authors always take great pains to explain everything, Simplicity is their goal, and they reach it." –The Christian Century.

"Stone and Duke have produced a readable and useful primer on theological reflection. Their clear, comprehensive method is illustrated by plenty of vignettes, examples, case studies, and diagnostic exercises. A successful introduction to the practice of theology!" –Don R. Browning, University of Chicago, Divinity School.

Howard W. Stone is Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Pastoral Counseling at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University. Among his many influential books are Brief Pastoral Counseling, Crisis Counseling, and (with James O. Duke) How to Think Theologically, all from Fortress Press. He is also the editor of the Fortress Press series Creative Pastoral Care and Counseling. James O. Duke is Professor of History of Christianity and Historical Theology at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth. His analytical and translation work has ranged over European and American religion, and with Mark Toulouse he is author of Makers of Christian Theology in America (1997) and editor of Sources of Christian Theology in America (1999).

How to Think Theologically 2nd Edition, By Howard W. Stone and James O. Duke, Format: 5.5" x 8.5," paperback, 160 pages, Item No: 0-8066-3818-2, Price: $15.00, Publisher: Fortress Press. To order How to Think Theologically 2nd Edition call Fortress Press at 1-800-328-4648 or visit the web site at http://www.fortresspress.com/.

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