Developing out of a series of public large audience of non-theologians, t most attractive introductions to theology which has appeared so far. Perhaps, as Dorothee Sölle points out.

in fact 'introduction' is not the right word, for this is above all an invitation to share her enthusiasm for theology, her delight in the beauty and the power of religious and theological language and the themes it expresses.

The book covers all the major areas of modern

theology. After discussing the nature of systematic theology and comparing orthodox, liberal and radical approaches, it looks at the use of the Bible in theology. Then follow chapters on creation, sin, feminist liberation theology, the understanding of grace, Black theology, Jesus, cross and resurrection, the kingdom of God and the church, the theology of peace, the end of theism, and the question of God.

Each chapter is followed by a bibliography, and Dorothee Sölle, who is familiar with theology on both sides of the Atlantic, has herself revised these for the English-language edition.

Dorothee Sölle has taught philosophy, literature and theology at several German universities, and has been on the staff of Union Theological Seminary, New York