--- product_id: 5532076 title: "The Story of Christian Theology: Twenty Centuries of Tradition and Reform" price: "49742CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/5532076-the-story-of-christian-theology-twenty-centuries-of-tradition-reform store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Story of Christian Theology: Twenty Centuries of Tradition and Reform **Price:** 49742CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Story of Christian Theology: Twenty Centuries of Tradition and Reform - **How much does it cost?** 49742CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/5532076-the-story-of-christian-theology-twenty-centuries-of-tradition-reform) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Christianity Today Book of the Year Award ECPA Gold Medallion Award History is made up of stories--narratives that recount the events, movements, ideas and lives that have shaped religions and nations. Theologian Roger Olson believes that the history of Christian theology should be told as such a story, one replete with thick plots, exciting twists, interesting people and fascinating ideas. In this panoramic work of historical theology Olson vividlyrecounts the deeds and words of the cultists and apostolic fathers of the second century, the clash between the theological schools of Alexandria and Antioch, the epochal division between East and West, the revolutionary advent of the Reformation andmuch more, right on up to the dazzling, sometimes dismaying fallout that has continued to shake Christians through the twentieth century. Through it all Olson detects and traces a common thread: a concern for salvation--God's redemptive activity inforgiving and transforming sinful human beings. Evenhanded, refreshingly readable, impressive in its breadth and depth, The Story of Christian Theology is poised to become a standard historical theology text. Review: Great Church History Book - Very Readable! - I'm really enjoying this history of theology. I'm only about 250 pages into it, but so far it has been very readable. I know it's not strictly a church history book, but it really has shed a lot of light on the people and the events that shaped the church in the first four or five centuries (that's as far as I have read so far). I now feel like I have a much better understanding what all the debates were about, and especially the major heresies that arose during those centuries, and about the meanings of some of the key terms (homoousios, homoiousios, etc.) And this is the first book that has made the byzantine debates around the Chalcedonian councils at least somewhat comprehensible to me. If the first 250 pages are any measure of how the rest of the book will be, I know it will be good! I can't wait to read about Augustine, medieval and scholastic theology, Aquinas, and especially the reformation. I'll come back after I finish the book and complete this report. So far, it's five star material for sure. Edit. After finishing this book I can only add that it is a wonderful book by a great author. The book kept my attention and was always interesting. I highly recommend it! Review: Worth the Money - I bought this for a seminary class. I found it to be useful and a great resource for the future. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #123,895 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #280 in Christian Historical Theology (Books) #706 in History of Christianity (Books) #833 in Christian Church History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 221 Reviews | ## Images ![The Story of Christian Theology: Twenty Centuries of Tradition and Reform - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91xsPWNW0AL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Church History Book - Very Readable! *by C***. on December 19, 2019* I'm really enjoying this history of theology. I'm only about 250 pages into it, but so far it has been very readable. I know it's not strictly a church history book, but it really has shed a lot of light on the people and the events that shaped the church in the first four or five centuries (that's as far as I have read so far). I now feel like I have a much better understanding what all the debates were about, and especially the major heresies that arose during those centuries, and about the meanings of some of the key terms (homoousios, homoiousios, etc.) And this is the first book that has made the byzantine debates around the Chalcedonian councils at least somewhat comprehensible to me. If the first 250 pages are any measure of how the rest of the book will be, I know it will be good! I can't wait to read about Augustine, medieval and scholastic theology, Aquinas, and especially the reformation. I'll come back after I finish the book and complete this report. So far, it's five star material for sure. Edit. After finishing this book I can only add that it is a wonderful book by a great author. The book kept my attention and was always interesting. I highly recommend it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the Money *by J***I on November 26, 2025* I bought this for a seminary class. I found it to be useful and a great resource for the future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Read *by T***S on September 30, 2025* Very good book. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a well reasoned, easy-to-follow lay of the land when it comes to historical theology. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/5532076-the-story-of-christian-theology-twenty-centuries-of-tradition-reform](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/5532076-the-story-of-christian-theology-twenty-centuries-of-tradition-reform) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*