Contours of Christian Theology [8 vols.] on sale: Your opinion please

scooter

https://www.logos.com/product/135921/contours-of-christian-theology

This month's sale contains the above selection.

Would someone give me an opinion on this set as it is useful - or not - to you.

DAL

If you already own several complete systematic theologies (Grudem, Cottrell, Strong’s, Culver, McArthur, etc.), then you really don’t need this. Save your money.

DAL

scooter

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/958289#Comment_958289

DAL said:

If you already own several complete systematic theologies (Grudem, Cottrell, Strong’s, Culver, McArthur, etc.), then you really don’t need this. Save your money.

DAL

Thanks very much for your reply.  Yes, I have many complete systematic theologies + I will take your advice and so save my money.

Ken McGuire

I have not read the set and so cannot give the most informed opinion. That said, I have read more than a few articles by some of the authors in the set, and respect their work. As much as I respect the great classic works of theology - and wish my theological education had emphasized their study more - I also recognize that there are specific issues with speaking the truth to today. For better or worse, we have not lived through the sorting process on this, and to use a Luther expression, we still have mouse dirt mixed among the pepper... Many teachers, recognizing this, have set up collaborative works that include multiple perspectives on the traditional theological topics. In my opinion, it would be good to study at least one collection like this, as well as classic works, and the set above looks like it might file this role for many.