Pocket History of Evangelical Theology - (IVP Pocket Reference) by Roger E Olson (Paperback)

About the Book

Roger Olson provides us with a concise, lively and readable history of evangelical theology. From pietism to evangelicalism, Olson shows the development of thought. Great as a reference book, a refresher course or for use in introductory theology classes.

Book Synopsis

Roger Olson provides us with a concise, lively and readable history of evangelical theology. From pietism to evangelicalism, Olson shows the development of thought. Great as a reference book, a refresher course or for use in introductory theology classes.

Review Quotes

"A helpful essay that tells the story of his many-sided subject."

"A useful book in the midst of ongoing discussions. What makes this so helpful is the author's use of history as a means of defining."

"A useful book in the midst of ongoing discussions. What makes this so helpful is the author's use of history as a means of defining."

--Viola Larson, Naming His Grace (http: //naminghisgrace.blogspot.com/), January 2008

"As with all the 'Pocket' series from IVP, this terrific distillation allows you to build a shelf-sized library of Christian history and theology at a very affordable price."

"As with all the 'Pocket' series from IVP, this terrific distillation allows you to build a shelf-sized library of Christian history and theology at a very affordable price."

--"Book Bit," WTBF-AM/FM, Troy, AL, October 2007

"Concise, lucid and balanced."

"Roger Olson demonstrates that he is not only a formidable theologian in his own right but also one who has an uncommon command of the work of others."

"This small text gives a succinct, accurate . . . introduction to the history of Evangelicalism."

"This small text gives a succinct, accurate . . . introduction to the history of Evangelicalism."

--Bradford McCall, The Pneuma Review, Summer 2008

"What an amazing little volume! I only wish I had this when I was a beginning university student."

"What an amazing little volume! I only wish I had this when I was a beginning university student."

--J. C. Whytock, Haddington House Journal, 2008

About the Author

Roger E. Olson (Ph.D., Rice University) is professor of theology at George W. Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He is the author of The Westminster Handbook to Evangelical Theology (from which this volume is excerpted), The Story of Christian Theology and The Mosaic of Christian Belief.