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In this new edition, Ford considers the contemporary relevance of theology, including the effect of globalization and digitized communication, examines the theological responses to change and development in science, considers the impact of increased engagement between Islam and the West, and looks at the development and importance of theology between the different faiths. He also probes the nature of experience, knowledge, and wisdom in theology, and discusses what is involved in interpreting theological texts. David Ford is an eminent theologian and a lucid author. The Future of Christian Theology represents a personal manifesto from. David Ford's approach draws us in to considering the principles underlying religious belief, including the centrality of salvation to most major religions, the concept of God in ancient, modern, and postmodern contexts, the challenge posed to theology by prayer and worship, and the issue of sin and evil. Read The Future of Christian Theology by David F. Ford is Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge, and Director of the Cambridge Inter-faith Programme. This Very Short Introduction provides both the believer and non-believer with a balanced survey of the central questions of theology.