Christian Theology

“Millard Erickson’s Christian Theology is irenic in tone while incisive in critique, readable in format while substantial in content, and always faithful to Scripture and to the service of God’s church. The third edition will guide another generation through the ever-changing context in which theology must be done.”
—Gerry Breshears, professor of theology, Western Seminary, Portland

“For many years I have known and honored Millard Erickson. What a consummate joy to see this third edition of his widely influential Christian Theology. The incomparable mix of a work of serious theological reflection yet such readability that a biblically literate layperson can grasp its message makes the volume special. It will be extensively used at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.”
—Paige Patterson, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas

“Erickson has again given the church a clear-minded, well-stated, comprehensive expression of evangelical orthodoxy that is thoroughly informed for ministry in the twenty-first century. We are surely in his debt.”
—John D. Morrison, professor of theological studies, Liberty University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary


Praise for previous editions of Christian Theology:

“This book is a very learned presentation of Christian doctrine on the basis of Scripture, but in continuing conversation with the tradition of the church as well as with modern philosophical and theological contributions. While affirming the divine inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible, its form of argument is not fundamentalist, but open and available to everyone interested in the issues of Christian doctrine. The author takes account of critical historical exegesis. His book constitutes an excellent example of the evangelical outlook on the Christian faith and a basis for dialog with other theological positions.”
—Wolfhart Pannenberg, emeritus professor of systematic theology, University of Munich

“During the past decade Millard Erickson’s Christian Theology has established itself as the most widely used and most generally useful of modern Protestant surveys of Christian truth. Robustly evangelical, essentially conservative, thoroughly contemporary, firmly Baptist, gently Calvinistic, and cautiously post-tribulationist premillennial, its fair-minded breadth and meticulous analysis of options have won it consistent praise. Now updated, augmented, and provided with study aids, its usefulness as a text for students and a resource for pastors and lay leaders will be even greater. It is altogether a masterly piece of work.”
—J. I. Packer, Board of Governors Professor of Theology, Regent College

“Belongs in the personal library of every evangelical pastor, teacher, and student.”
—David Dockery, Grace Theological Journal

“Destined to be the major beginning text in systematic theology for evangelicals in the twenty-first century.”
—Charles Chaney, Review and Expositor

“This is a good place to look for a concise statement of varying theological positions from one who affirms the inerrancy of the Bible.”
—Alan D. Strange, New Horizons

“Erickson has produced a work that will benefit both pastors and laypeople looking for a contemporary, thorough, and accessible summary of historic Christian teachings.”
—Presbyterian Layman

“There is more than enough to appreciate and agree with in the book to make it worthwhile to own. It is more for a seminary level than undergraduate, and more for the person who is interested in a variety of views instead of just one. But most anyone who reads the book will benefit from the scholarship and insights to be gained.”
—Richard A. Fordyce, Stone-Campbell Journal

“Easily recognized as the most popular modern evangelical textbook for seminary-level systematic theology.”
—Robert D. Bell, Biblical Viewpoint