Wilfried Joest's classic textbook has been thoroughly revised by Johannes von Lüpke. It explains all the main topics of Protestant dogmatics and provides the relevant historical theological information. The book introduces the various positions in contemporary theological discussions and engages with them critically. The first volume of the dogmatics focuses on God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit. The second volume describes God's relationship with humanity. The two volumes can be read independently of each other.