Iustitia Dei, A History of the Christian Doctrine of Justification
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loginThe Christian doctrine of justification is of immense interest to histori-ans and theologians, and continues to be of major importance in modernecumenical discussions. The present work appeared in its first edition in1986, and rapidly became the leading reference work on the subject. Itsmany acclaimed features include a detailed assessment of the semanticbackground of the concept in the ancient Near East, a thorough exam-ination of the doctrine of the medieval period, and an especially carefulanalysis of its development during the critical years of the sixteenthcentury. The third edition thoroughly updates the work, adding newmaterial where necessary, and responding to the latest developments inscholarly literature. It will be an essential resource for all concerned withthe development of Christian doctrine, the history of the Reformationdebates on the identity of Christianity, and modern discussions betweenProtestants and Roman Catholics over the nature of salvation.
