Theology is held as a core part of faith, but how many believers stop to ask what the point of it all is. Alister McGrath offers a big look at what theology brings.

• For anyone who is spiritually curious

• Exploring 'What's the point of theology?', Alister McGrath offers a new view of reality

• You'll grow in wisdom, wellbeing and wonder

Millions around the world have benefitted from Alister McGrath's long engagement with theology. His gift for communicating the riches arising from academic scholarship in an easily understandable way - and his willingness to share hard won insights from a personal faith that developed only after serious early engagement with atheism - are deeply engaging. In this brand new volume, Alister focuses on a question that will resonate with Christians and with those who are spiritually curious - just what is theology for?

The answer, he believes, is that theology offers us a gateway to discovery. It helps us grow in wisdom, deepening our understanding what really matters; it contributes to our wellbeing as we cultivate a vision of the good life (which helps us stay sane); it sparks our innate sense of wonder through worship and reflection on the beauty of nature; it increases our faith and love as we draw ever closer to the divine.