What are some good books on theology? I want to start understanding more about god and religious beliefs but i have no idea where to start.
What are some good books on theology...
I'd say natural theology is a good place to start. Read Edward Fesers five proofs for the existence of god.
Reading theology is like reading TV guide to understand televisions. Any book on atheism will tell you all about god
SUMMA
There are none. Theology is just philosophy if you consider the perfection of the appeal to authority to be the most intellectually honest and objective mode of investigation and philosophical inquiry.
Aquinas is pretty much ALL theology. You can, of course, read other christian philosophers here and there, but everything starts and ends with Aquinas. However – this must be said – it's quite difficult. You must own very solid philosophical basis before delving into his body of work.
Pannenberg = protestants
Ivan Illich, Jean luc Marion, hans urs von balthasar = catholics
Edward Feser's "Aquinas" is the best starting point for someone new to Thomism, once you grasp that book, move from there
The Division of Nature by John Scottus Eriugena
Ed Feser is the man