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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 230.0202 EAN: 9780310219934 ISBN: 0310219930 Label: Zondervan Manufacturer: Zondervan Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 172 Publication Date: August 01, 1999 Publisher: Zondervan Studio: Zondervan Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: A visual breakdown is provided in this text of all major areas of theology and biblical studies, complete with glossary/index. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Quality Remains HighIn the same vein as all the "charts" in this series, this volume keeps up the fine quality, ease of use, accuracy, and exceptional applicability. This is the kind of material that a student in theology, religion, or academia would find helpful; with this also being true for the seasoned pastor or instructor. Rating: - First Steps for Theological ResearchPart of what makes research so difficult is that there is so much out there, you don't always know where to begin and how to tackle the topic. Sawyer's charts gives you an overview of how various subjects are connected and how those subjects are broken down to specific sub-categories. The visualization of the relationships and sub-categories are valuable in directing you towards what to look for (and not to look for) in your area of theological research. Rating:  - Good for seeing relationships; Not intended for detailsI initially got this book to better understand relationships between topics in church history and theology. After receiving this book, however, I realized that the purpose of this book wasn't necessarily to add deeper content to my understanding but rather to show relationships between topics that I already knew. As the title states, this book is filled with taxonomic charts (i.e. charts of classifications) which show relationships between different areas of biblical studies, but it ... Read More Rating:  - Confusing and ReducingI never realized that a study of the living God could be turned into such confusing charts and stagnant layouts like this. It makes studying God seem like we are studying a car engine or DVD player. Rating: - This makes learning and teaching theology easier!The Charts are very useful to bring context to the study of theology, church history and biblical studies. Moreover, they help to identify the various issues and concepts for further study. I found the sections on church history and the historical development of various theological systems to be a great reference. Also, students will find the taxonmic charts helpful in organizing their studies, especially if they are visual learners as they paint "mental maps" of the subject catagories. Read More 
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