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St Augustine's Press Treatise on Law – The Complete Text
Book SynopsisThis is a new English translation of St. Thomas Aquinas’s Treatise on Law, found in Questions 90–108 of the First Part of the Second Part of the Summa Theologiae. In fact, it is the only free-standing English translation of the entire Treatise, which includes both a general account of law (Questions 90–92) and also specific treatments of what St. Thomas identifies as the five kinds of law: the eternal law (Question 93), the natural law (Question 94), human law (Questions 95–97), the Old Law (Questions 98–105), and the New Law (Questions 106–108). All other extant editions of Treatise on Law stop with the human law, and are thus approximately one-third the size of the full Treatise. St. Thomas’s account of law is firmly embedded within a general moral theory that begins with a rich conception of human flourishing, i.e., the good for human beings (Questions 1–5). This good consists, first and foremost, in our ultimate and intimate union with the Persons of the Blessed Trinity – a union that in our present state we can grasp intellectively and pursue affectively only with God’s supernatural assistance. It is within this framework that we order our loves and pursue the more proximate goals they open up to us as human beings in this life. Given the appropriate goals, the next question is how we can get from where we are, in the grips of the consequences of Original Sin, to where we want to be. The answer is: by means of (a) human actions that are good, i.e., rightly ordered toward our ultimate end and (b) the habits that these actions either engender or flow from. In analyzing human actions (Questions 6–21) and their relation to the passions (Questions 22–48), St. Thomas gives a general account of what he calls the ‘intrinsic principles’ of human actions and their associated habits – both virtues (Questions 49–70) and vices (Questions 71–89). It is only then that he turns to what he calls the ‘extrinsic principles’ of good human actions, viz., law (Questions 90–108) and grace (Questions 109–114). According to St. Thomas, law, far from supplanting virtue as a basic principle of action, serves as an independent principle of action that complements virtue and is itself capable of being factored into practical deliberation. The reason is that all of God’s precepts, prohibitions, and punishments are aimed at promoting the good of the whole universe and, more particularly, the good for human beings, both individually and within the various forms of social life. Because of this, law serves as both a restraint on bad actions and a spur to good action, i.e., a restraint on actions that take us away from virtue and genuine human flourishing and a spur to actions that promote virtue and flourishing. There are many benefits of having the whole treatise rather than just the first few questions, as has been the standard practice in previous editions of the Treatise on Law. To mention just a few of these benefits, the question on the moral precepts of the Old Law (question 100) helps to illuminate in many different ways the earlier questions on natural law and human law (questions 94–97). Again, the questions on the ceremonial and judicial precepts of the Old Law (questions 101–105) demon-strate in depth the symbiotic relationship that St. Thomas takes to obtain between the Old Testament and the New Testament. The questions on the New Law provide an introduction to the Christian way of life that will be described in incomparable detail in the Second Part of the Second Part, the bulk of which is structured around the treatment of the three theological virtues and the four cardinal virtues.
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Multnomah Press Humility: True Greatness
Book Synopsis“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” —1 Peter 5:5 A battle rages within every one of us every day. It’s the clash between our sense of stubborn self-sufficiency and God’s call to recognize that we’re really nothing without Him. It’s pride versus humility. And it’s a fight we can’t win without looking repeatedly to Christ and the cross. C. J. Mahaney raises a battle cry to daily, diligently, and deliberately weaken our greatest enemy (pride) and cultivate our greatest friend (humility). His thorough examination clarifies misconceptions, revealing the truth about why God detests pride and turns His active attention to the humble. Because pride is never passive, defeating it demands an intentional attack. The blessing that follows is God’s abundant favor. “This is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit.” —Isaiah 66:2, ESV God clearly states that He is drawn to the humble. He’s also clear that He opposes the proud. These two, humility and pride, cannot coexist. Where one is fostered, the other is defeated. Which will you pursue? When you acknowledge the deception of pride and intentionally humble yourself, you become free to savor abundant mercies and unlikely graces. You will find a new life is yours—a life God richly favors. A God-glorifying life you don’t want to miss.
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Koren Publishers Jerusalem Covenant & Conversation: Leviticus, the Book of
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Baker Publishing Group Leadership in Christian Perspective: Biblical
Book SynopsisThis book brings the best of leadership theory and research together with biblical reflection and examples of leadership in action to offer a practical guide to Christian leaders. Combining expertise in leadership studies and biblical studies, Justin Irving and Mark Strauss explore how leadership models have moved from autocratic and paternalistic leader-centered models toward an increased focus on followers. The authors show how contemporary theories such as transformational leadership, authentic leadership, and servant leadership take an important step toward prioritizing and empowering followers who work with leaders to accomplish organizational goals. Irving and Strauss organize their book around "nine empowering practices," making it accessible to students, church leaders, and business leaders. Integrating solid research in leadership studies with biblical and theological reflection on the leadership ideas that are most compatible with Christian faith, this book is an important resource for all Christian students of leadership.Table of ContentsContents Foreword Introduction: A Fresh Look at Empowering Leadership Part 1: Beginning with Authentic and Purposeful Leaders 1. Modeling What Matters 2. Engaging in Honest Self-Evaluation 3. Fostering Collaboration Part 2: Understanding the Priority of People 4. Valuing and Appreciating 5. Creating a Place for Individuality 6. Understanding Relational Skills Part 3: Navigating toward Effectiveness 7. Communicating with Clarity 8. Providing Accountability 9. Supporting and Resourcing Indexes
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Baker Publishing Group The Mind of the Spirit: Paul's Approach to
Book SynopsisLeading Scholar Explores Paul's Teaching on the Mind This major work by a leading New Testament scholar explores an important but neglected area of Pauline theology, Paul's teaching about the mind. In discussing matters such as the corrupted mind, the mind of Christ, and the renewal of the mind, Paul adapts language from popular intellectual thought in his day, but he does so in a way distinctively focused on Christ and Christ's role in the believer's transformation. Keener enables readers to understand this thought world so they can interpret Paul's language for contemporary Christian life. The book helps overcome a false separation between following the Spirit and using human judgment and provides a new foundation for relating biblical studies and Christian counseling.Table of ContentsContents Introduction 1. The Corrupted Mind (Rom. 1:18-32) 2. The Mind of Faith (Rom. 6:11) 3. The Mind of the Flesh (Rom. 7:22-25) 4. The Mind of the Spirit (Rom. 8:5-7) 5. A Renewed Mind (Rom. 12:1-3) 6. The Mind of Christ (1 Cor. 2:15-16) 7. A Christlike Mind (Phil. 2:1-5; 3:19-21; 4:6-8) 8. The Heavenly Mind (Col. 3:1-2)Conclusion Postscript: Some Pastoral Implications Appendix A: The Soul in Ancient Mediterranean Thought Appendix B: Some of God's Wise Plan in Paul's Bible Indexes
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Defender Reversing Hermon
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Toby Press Ltd Covenant & Conversation Numbers: The Wilderness
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Crossway Books ESV Student Study Bible TruTone NavySlate
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Women of the Bible Speak
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Shannon Bream reminds us: when women of God speak, we’re wise to listen, take note, and learn. I’ve found it true in my own life, and Shannon’s book is a worthy reminder, revealing rich life lessons found in the lives of biblical women.” — Max Lucado, pastor and New York Times bestselling author “Women of the Bible have made significant contributions, and God used them to change the course for everyone. Shannon introduces us to the brave, noble, and sometimes vulnerable or broken women in the Bible. This book is a helpful tool to demonstrate—no matter what you are going through—that other women experienced the same and still came out on top.” — Ainsley Earhardt, New York Times bestselling author of The Light Within Me “In The Women of the Bible Speak, Shannon Bream offers valuable examples of how to live a faithful life. Through these warm and engaging stories, Shannon reveals how central women were to God’s story in the Bible. They were courageous queens, strong mothers, and wise prophets. They defended Israel and were the first Christian evangelists. There are lessons for all of us in this book” — Michael W. Smith, Grammy award winning singer-songwriter “Shannon takes us directly into the lives of women in the Bible and, more specifically, into their hearts through their very own words, emotions, and interactions. She reminds us that throughout history, God has valued women as part of His plan of salvation, even purposing one to bear the Savior of the world. With so much focus today on women trying to obtain worth and value, this book provides a clearer picture of the value God has always placed on each of us. We will never have to fight for what we already have.” — Missy Robertson, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Women of Duck Commander “Creative and colorful, captivating and compelling – here are the biblical accounts of sixteen women whose stories remain ever relevant to today’s cultural moment. Let Shannon enlighten and encourage you with these ancient lives that can bring us the courage and commitment we all need in these tumultuous times.” — Lee Strobel, best-selling author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Miracles “Shannon Bream is a strong, inspiring woman with a powerful impact...a world-changer! In ‘Women of the Bible’ she writes about Biblical women who were each world-changers in their own way - women whose powerful stories teach us truths we need today. Thanks Shannon for shining God’s light...through your book and your life!” — Rebecca St. James, Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter "Shannon Bream's book, The Women of the Bible Speak, flies in the face of 'cancel culture' with real stories from real women in biblical times who tackled some of the same problems we face today as a society. I recommend The Women of the Bible Speak for anyone to learn more about these pivotal players in history." — Kevin Sorbo, producer, director “Shannon Bream’s newest book The Women of the Bible Speak is a fascinating study of sixteen strong women who were instrumental in the history of Israel and the early church. Shannon doesn’t treat these characters as plaster saints but as flawed, but faithful, individuals God used mightily. Thanks, Shannon, for this fresh reminder of God’s willingness to offer a new beginning for anyone who asks!” — Dr. Robert Jeffress, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dallas, Fox News Contributor “In the pressures of contemporary life, we often fail to make time to learn from those who have gone before us. In The Women of the Bible Speak, Shannon Bream allows the reader to walk closely with sixteen women and learn from their struggles and successes. I highly recommend it to both female and male readers.” — Gary Chapman, Ph.D., author of The 5 Love Languages "The Women of the Bible Speak, by Shannon Bream, is a crash course for every woman seeking a closer relationship with the Lord. Through their stories and examples the reader is inspired with a renewed sense of the light the Lord shines through each of us in the midst of life's challenges." — Nona Jones, Nona Jones Ministris
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Toby Press Ltd Jonah: The Reluctant Prophet
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Baker Publishing Group Reformed Public Theology – A Global Vision for
Book SynopsisThe Reformed tradition in the twenty-first century is increasingly diverse, dynamic, and deeply engaged in a wide variety of global and public issues, from the arts and business to immigration and race to poetry and politics. This book brings together the insights of a diverse group of leading Reformed thinkers--including Nicholas Wolterstorff, Makoto Fujimura, Bruce Ashford, John Witvliet, Ruben Rosario Rodriguez, and James K. A. Smith--to offer a contemporary vision of the depth and diversity of the Reformed faith and its global public impact.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction: Toward a Reformed Public Theology Matthew KaemingkPart 1: Public CultureImmigration1. Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers: The Migratory Beginnings of Reformed Public Theology Rubén Rosario RodríguezLanguage2. Let Every Tongue Confess: Language Diversity and Reformed Public Theology James EglintonDecolonialism3. African Decolonization and Reformed Theology Nico VorsterEuthanasia4. The Dutch and Death: Pastoral Observations and Theological Reflections Margriet van der Kooi and Cornelis van der KooiPluralism5. Religious Pluralism in Indonesia: Reformed Reflections N. Gray SutantoPart 2: Public MarketsWork6. A Reformed Theology of Work in New York Katherine Leary AlsdorfEconomics7. Political Economy in Brazil: A Reformed Response Lucas G. FreireLabor Rights8. Workers' Rights in China: A Reformed Case for Labor Unions Agnes ChiuPart 3: Public JusticeIdeologies9. Modern Political Ideologies: A Reformed Alternative Bruce Riley Ashford and Dennis GreesonPopulism10. Power Politics in the Philippines: A Reformed Response to the Populism and Violence of Duterte Romel Regalado BagaresActivism11. Reflections from a Reformed Activist Stephanie SummersPart 4: Public AestheticsArt12. Japanese Aesthetics and Reformed Theology: Reflections on Rikyū, Kintsugi, and Endō Makoto FujimuraPoetry13. Poetry and the Reformed Tradition James K. A. SmithFashion14. Reformed Resources for Thinking about Fashion Robert S. CovoloCities15. Streets of Shalom: Reformed Reflections on Urban Design Eric O. JacobsenPart 5: Public Academy Campus16. Engaging the Pluralist Campus: Reformed Resources Bethany L. JenkinsResearch17. A Reformed Understanding of Scholarship Nicholas WolterstorffRace18. Critical Race Theory, Campus Culture, and the Reformed Tradition Jeff LiouPart 6: Public WorshipCommunion19. A Migrant at the Lord's Table: A Reformed Theology of Home Alberto La Rosa RojasPrayer20. Public Trauma and Public Prayer: Reformed Reflections on Intercession John D. WitvlietBaptism21. Sexism, Racism, and the Practice of Baptism in South Africa: A Reformed and Transformative Perspective Nico KoopmanConfession22. Confession: Practice for Civil Public Discourse Kyle David BennettPiety23. Piety and Public Life: The Public Imitation of Christ Jessica JoustraIndex
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HarperChristian Resources Live No Lies Bible Study Guide plus Streaming
Book SynopsisIn this four-session video Bible study, John Mark Comer discusses the power of Satan's lies and encourages believers to take up the armor of spiritual warfare, make a stand, and fight back with God's truth.
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Zondervan Cultural Apologetics
Book SynopsisWestern culture is disenchanted, it no longer sees the world as it truly is. Instead of seeing reality as sacred and beautiful, it is often viewed as mundane, ordinary, and familiar. Cultural Apologetics develops a comprehensive model for cultural engagement and details practical steps for making the Christian faith both plausible and desirable.Trade Review'Always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in you, said the apostle Peter. Paul Gould in this fine book gives reasons for hope that are not just argumentative or propositional but narrative and personal, reasons that resonate with those hard-to- articulate but utterly essential components of life: mystery, beauty, holiness, and wholeness. Here is a clear, personable, heartening work, which I warmly recommend.' * Michael Ward, fellow of Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, professor of apologetics, Houston Baptist University *'Cultural Apologetics is a timely and balanced book. Although Gould addresses some big apologetics issues today, Cultural Apologetics is more of a practical roadmap for advancing the Christian message through reason, imagination, and conscience. I highly recommend this book not only for those interested in apologetics but for Christians interested in learning how to creatively bring the Christian voice into cultural conversations today.' * Sean McDowell, associate professor of Christian apologetics, Talbot School of Theology, a popular speaker, and author or coauthor of over eighteen books, including A New Kind of Apologist *'I have long known that culture is a powerful means of spiritual formation. It is also a tacit means of shaping what people consider plausible, and what they feel to be true, good, and beautiful. Paul Gould's Cultural Apologetics works not a paradigm change so much as a paradigm expansion on our concept of what apologetics is and does, but it is nonetheless revolutionary for that. This is the book on apologetics for which I have long been waiting.' * Kevin J. Vanhoozer, research professor of systematic theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School *'I often find myself distressed when I consider the current state of the church's witness to the world. How has the greatest story the world has ever known lost its credibility, its beauty, and its persuasive power? Not only does this book answer these questions with penetrating insight, but it also shows us a hopeful way forward. By giving us a holistic apologetic that brings together the mind, the conscience, and the imagination, Paul charts a thoroughly biblical course for the church's cultural engagement. Every Christian should read this book carefully, as it will effectively prepare us to bear witness to the truth, goodness, and beauty of the gospel of Jesus to a disenchanted culture.' * Brett Kunkle, founder and president of MAVEN, coauthor of A Practical Guide to Culture *'Reading this book is a pure joy. A breath of fresh air, Cultural Apologetics is one of the best books I've read in years. Paul Gould was meant to write it. His ideas having marinated, his prodigious teaching skills honed, his reading wide and deep, he was able to write with the fertile mind of a philosopher, capacious heart of a poet, vivid imagination of an artist, and the nimble hands of a passionate practitioner. This is essential reading for every actual or budding apologist; in fact, the book deserves a very wide readership among believers and skeptics alike. It is not a book to be read quickly but digested and savored. Read, relish, and reread it; use it in class; give it away as a gift. Culturally informed and sensitive, embodying what it extolls, eclectic in numerous respects, and punctuated with clever and telling illustrations--both verbal and visual--this remarkable book makes a powerful case for an expansive apologetic faithful to a true anthropology. It's just the corrective to reawaken the imagination of a disenchanted age. Every page crackles with insight and erudition. At moments it's veritably sublime and enchanting and as inspiring, persuasive, and moving as it is eminently practical. I simply can't recommend it enough.' * David Baggett, professor of philosophy and apologetics, Rawlings School of Divinity, Liberty University, coauthor of God and Cosmos and The Morals of the Story *'The world is flat. This claim is not about the shape of the earth. Rather, the world is flat in the experience of most secular people. They live an impoverished, empty existence. Their world has been thoroughly disenchanted. What they need is a fresh breeze of hope. What they need is for their world to be reenchanted with the reality of the living Christ. They need their vision cleared so they are able to see the good and the true and the beautiful. Paul Gould's Cultural Apologetics tackles this disenchantment and calls believers to hold forth the gospel as a greater vision of life. This book is not simply another rehashing of apologetics. As the subtitle says, it develops a strategy for Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, and Imagination in a Disenchanted World. With wisdom and insight, Gould traces our human longings through literature, philosophy, film, and human relationships. He equips the reader to better move from these shared human experiences into conversations about the most important things. This is a truly important book.' * Gregory E. Ganssle, professor of philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, author of Our Deepest Desires *'We live in a post-Enlightenment, disenchanted culture emptied of transcendence. For many, belief in God is unwelcome, unnecessary, and unimaginable. Paul Gould's Cultural Apologetics is as enjoyable to read as it is important in considering culturally relevant means of engaging our post-Enlightenment (i.e., postmodern) culture with the gospel of Christ. His broad reading in philosophy and Christian apologetics, as well as his background in campus ministry, helps him diagnose the problem to effectively reach toward a solvent model of cultural engagement in what he calls a 'new lane' in Christian apologetics. Some may see Christianity as plausible but not desirable. Others see it as desirable but not plausible. The cultural apologist, Gould claims, seeks to show that Christianity is both plausibly true and satisfyingly desirable. This important book provides tools leading toward the pathway of reenchantment.' * Corey Miller, president and CEO, Ratio Christi *'Paul Gould nails it. Cultural Apologetics is, more than any book I've read, a strategic missionary map, defining and clarifying what the church must do to reach Western culture with the gospel in these strange, foreign days in which we live.' * Tom Gilson, senior editor and ministry coordinator, The Stream *Table of ContentsChapter 1. What Is Cultural Apologetics? The cultural apologist seeks to have missionary encounters by having a holistic understanding of the way nonbelievers perceive, think, and live in modern Western culture. This requires paying attention to the collective mind, conscience, and imagination of the culture, building bridges from culture to the gospel, and addressing barriers to the gospel along the way. In this chapter the what, why, and how of cultural apologetics will be explored. A model of cultural engagement, patterned after the apostle Paul’s speech in Athens, will be described. This model will be further unpacked in the remaining chapters. Chapter 2. Disenchantment The first task of the cultural apologist is to understand the surrounding culture. In this chapter I will explore the collective mindset, conscience, and imagination of Western culture and argue that it is best described as disenchanted. The world is no longer seen in its proper light. Instead of seeing reality as sacred and beautiful, it is often viewed as mundane, ordinary, and familiar. As a culture, we are “under a spell,” taking for granted life, beauty, goodness, and the holy instead of seeing them as gifts from their Creator. In this chapter I shall describe culture as primarily disenchanted, and within that understanding, I will describe its sensate and hedonistic characteristics as well. Chapter 3. Re-enchantment The world deadens desires by channeling them in a very limited direction, primarily the stream of sensual experience and (momentary) personal fulfillment. Many people don’t know they are missing anything. The second task of the cultural apologist, then, is to awaken desire. The world needs re-enchantment. The “otherness” and “giftedness” of reality needs to be seen afresh so that creation may be seen in relation to its divine source. An important starting point in this process of re-enchantment is to pay attention to universal human longings for truth, goodness, and beauty. We’ll explore how our longings point to something that we’ve lost, awaken our soul, and, if properly followed, lead us to God. Chapter 4. Imagination Human imagination will be our first guide to be explored, the first plank in the bridge from the culture---our “Athens”---to the gospel and Jesus. It is, as C. S. Lewis puts it, “the organ of meaning.” Imagination provides, along with physical sensation, the raw materials for reason to judge as true or false. Imagination longs for a beauty that captivates. It seeks---in literature, music, art, and nature---tantalizing glimpses of Heaven, of a world made right, where everything is seen in its proper light, charged with grandeur, and imbued with a childlike, fresh wonder. In this chapter we’ll look at the role of imagination in the process of awakening desire, reenchanting the world, and pointing others to Christ. Chapter 5. Reason Human reason is our next guide or plank in the bridge between culture and the gospel. Christianity is true, and it can be shown as such. In this chapter I shall look at reason by examining and defending the so-called Argument from Reason (defended recently by C. S. Lewis, Victor Reppert, and Alvin Plantinga), and then look along reason by showing how the deliverances of philosophy, science, and history support the truth of Christianity. The look at/look along distinction is from C. S. Lewis’s essay “Meditation in a Tool Shed,” found in Walter Hooper ed., God in the Dock (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1970). Chapter 6. Conscience The human conscience is our final guide or plank in our model of cultural engagement. As C. S. Lewis famously noted, all human beings acknowledge some kind of morality. We realize there is a moral law and that we stand condemned under it. In this chapter I shall explore the Argument from Morality and trace our longing for justice and wholeness to its fount in Christ. Chapter 7. Home In this final chapter I shall consider barriers to the gospel and then the gos
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Baylor University Press Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels
Book SynopsisHighlights the theological consequences of the Gospel writers' distinctive hermeneutical approaches and asks what it might mean for contemporary readers to attempt to read Scripture through the eyes of the Evangelists. In particular, Richard Hays carefully describes the Evangelists' practice of figural reading.Trade ReviewA precious book that presents a learned proposal for the figural interpretation of the Synoptics and John. -- Boris Paschke -- Evangelical Review of TheologyThis is a book to be savored, not rushed through like fast food. At one point, Hays describes the benefit of reading John's narrative "attentively." This book demonstrates Hays's attentive reading of the evangelists interpreting and using Scripture... Hays's work will be useful for those studying one or more of the Gospels and for those researching the use of the Scriptures of Israel in the NT. Failure to engage with Hays would be a mistake. -- Kenneth D. Litwak -- Journal of the Evangelical Theological SocietyWhat cannot be overstated about Hays' book is the fresh way in which his methodology elucidates nuanced meaning in the Gospels as echoes of the larger story of Israel while also offering plain interpretation of standard passages. Hays' work in figural echoing is innovative, whisking a Gospel reader into other parts of scripture against standard hermeneutical practice such as grammatical-historic approaches. -- Thomas J. Savage -- European Journal of TheologyEveryone should read Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels; it is a masterpiece in figural interpretation. -- Dean Deppe -- Calvin Theological JournalTable of ContentsPreface Introduction: Figural Interpretation of Israelâs Scripture The Evangelists as Readers of Israelâs Scripture Part 1. The Gospel of Mark: Herald of Mystery 1. "Take heed what you hear": Mark as Interpreter of Scripture 2. Apocalyptic Judgment and Expectancy: Israelâs Story in Markâs Narrative 3. Jesus as the Crucified Messiah 4. Watchful Endurance: The Churchâs Suffering in Markâs Narrative 5. "Hidden in order to be revealed": Markâs Scriptural Hermeneutics Part 2. The Gospel of Matthew: Torah Transfigured 6. The Law and the Prophets Fulfilled: Matthew as Interpreter of Scripture 7. The End of Exile: Israelâs Story in Matthewâs Narrative 8. Jesus as Emmanuel 9. Making Disciples of All Nations: The Churchâs Mission in Matthewâs Narrative 10. The Transfiguration of Torah: Matthewâs Scriptural Hermeneutics Part 3. The Gospel of Luke: The Liberation of Israel 11. Continuing the Scriptural Story: Luke as Interpreter of Scripture 12. The Promise of Israelâs Liberation: Israelâs Story in Lukeâs Narrative 13. Jesus as the Redeemer of Israel 14. Light to the Nations: The Churchâs Witness in Lukeâs Narrative 15. Opened Eyes and Minds: Lukeâs Scriptural Hermeneutics Part 4. The Gospel of John: The Temple of His Body 16. "Come and see": John as Interpreter of Scripture 17. "Salvation is from the Jews": Israelâs Story in Johnâs Narrative 18. Jesus as the Temple 19. The Vine and the Branches: The Churchâs Oneness in Johnâs Narrative 20. The Figural Web: Johnâs Scriptural Hermeneutics Conclusion: Did Not Our Hearts Burn within Us? Notes Bibliography Index of Scripture and Ancient Sources Index of Names
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Floris Books Meditation
Book SynopsisProposes a Christian meditative path for guidance and inspiration, based on John's Gospel.
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ICS Publications,U.S. The Collected Works v 2 Collected Works of St
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Thomas Nelson Publishers Cómo Orar
Book SynopsisUna adición bienvenida al canon de C. S. Lewis, Cómo orar ofrece una comprensión más profunda de nuestra tradición personal de oración, nuestra fe y lo que significa ser cristiano.
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Crossway Books The Pastor and Counseling
Book SynopsisWritten as a step-by-step guide for pastors, this practical book provides an overview of the pastoral counseling process and offers suggestions for cultivating a culture of discipleship in a church. A 9Marks book.
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Crossway Books WordFilled Womens Ministry
Book SynopsisLaying a robust biblical foundation and addressing a host of practical issues related to women's ministry in the local church, this book features contributions from a number of prominent Bible teachers, including Gloria Furman, Nancy Guthrie, Kathleen Nielson, and Susan Hunt.
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Crossway Books A BiblicalTheological Introduction to the Old
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Crossway Books Joseph and the Gospel of Many Colors
Book SynopsisThe story of Joseph is more than just the story of one man. Baucham explores the redemptive-historical significance of Joseph's amazing life, highlighting God's ultimate plan to save his people in and through Christ.
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Tyndale House Publishers NLT Premium Value Thinline Bible FilamentEnabled
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John Murray Press The Wisdom House
Book Synopsis You don''t always have to learn the hard way. On the spur of the moment, the morning after the birth of one of his grandchildren, Rob Parsons wrote the baby a letter. And then Rob began to think about how he hoped he''d have the chance to talk with all his grandchildren as they grew. He imagined them coming into his study, settling into one of the two comfy armchairs in front of the fire and opening up about the challenges they were facing. Perhaps it would be when they were beginning their first job, buying their first house, getting married or starting a family. Or perhaps they''d talk long into the night, when their hearts were broken or friends had betrayed them. Perhaps he would have the chance to help them rebuild the dream that somebody had trodden on. ''Come on in, take a seat - tell me what''s been going on...'' Rob knew he wouldn''t have all the answers. But maybe he could help - just a little. Trade ReviewPremier Christian Radio featured THE WISDOM HOUSE across their radio programming and offered copies to those subscribing to Christianity Magazine. * Premier Radio *There aren't many books that truly alter the way you look at your life, but this honest series of lessons, told through letter to the author's new grandchild did just that . . . This deeply personal book proves you don't always have to learn the hard way. * Idea Magazine *A book in which he sets out the lessons he has drawn from experience which he would wish to talk about with his grandchildren when they are young adults. * The Church Times *What came into my mind reading Rob's book was God's good grace in mapping out a particular and unique path for our lives - each of us. And we all have unique gifts that can confound those who don't understand our potential. * The Baptist Times *
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Authentic Media Walking in Wonder
Book SynopsisWith a Foreword by Krista Tippett–a poignant and beautiful collection of conversations and presentation from John O’Donohue’s work with close friend and former radio broadcaster John Quinn John O''Donohue, beloved author of To Bless the Space Between Us, is widely recognized as one of the most charismatic and inspirational enduring voices on the subjects of spirituality and Celtic mysticism. These timeless exchanges, collated and introduced by Quinn, span a number of years and explore themes such as imagination, landscape, the medieval mystic Meister Eckhart, aging, and death. Presented in O''Donohue''s inimitable lyrical style, and filled with rich insights that will feed the unprecedented spiritual hunger he observed in modern society, Walking in Wonder is a welcome tribute to a much-loved author whose work still touches the lives of millions around the world.
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Yale University Press Revelation and Authority
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2016 Goldstein-Goren Award for the best book in Jewish Thought At once a study of biblical theology and modern Jewish thought, this volume describes a participatory theory of revelation as it addresses the ways biblical authors and contemporary theologians alike understand the process of revelation and hence the authority of the law. Benjamin Sommer maintains that the Pentateuch's authors intend not only to convey God's will but to express Israel's interpretation of and response to that divine will. Thus Sommer's close readings of biblical texts bolster liberal theologies of modern Judaism, especially those of Abraham Joshua Heschel and Franz Rosenzweig. This bold view of revelation puts a premium on human agency and attests to the grandeur of a God who accomplishes a providential task through the free will of the human subjects under divine authority. Yet, even though the Pentateuch's authors hold diverse views of revelation, all of them regard the binding authority of the law as sacrosanct. Sommer's book demonstrates why a law-observant religious Jew can be open to discoveries about the Bible that seem nontraditional or even antireligious.
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New Directions Publishing Corporation New Seeds of Contemplation
Book SynopsisOne of the best-loved books by one of the great spiritual authors of our time, with a new introduction by best-selling author Sue Monk Kidd.Trade Review"Destined to go down as one of the great spiritual classics of our century." -- Francine du Plessix Gray - The New Republic"Thomas Merton really is someone we can look up to" -- His Holiness The Dalai Lama"I can’t remember a time when Thomas Merton wasn’t a piece of my mental furniture." -- John Jeremiah Sullivan"Merton’s masterpiece." -- Sue Monk Kidd"He is an artist, a Zen." -- Thich Nhat Han
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William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Faith Beyond Reason A Kierkegaardian Account Reason Religion
Book SynopsisThis volume in the Reason & Religion series provides an explanation and defense of a view of faith and reason found in the writings of Soren Kierkegaard and others that is often called "fideism", a belief in faith beyond reason.
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Baker Publishing Group The Supremacy of God in Preaching
Book SynopsisNewly revised and expanded, this classic resource is an essential guide for pastors seeking a biblical standard for preaching.
£13.29
Baker Publishing Group The Attributes of God
Book SynopsisThis classic work of Arthur W. Pink invites readers to discover the truth about seventeen attributes of God, including his sovereignty, immutability, patience, love, faithfulness, and much more.
£9.99
Orbis Books (USA) Richard Rohr: Essential Teachings on Love
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Zondervan Reading Mark in Context
Book SynopsisOver the last several decades, the Jewishness of Jesus has been at the forefront of scholarship and students of the New Testament are more than ever aware of the importance of understanding Jesus and the Gospels in their Jewish context. Reading Mark in Context helps students see the contour and texture of Jesus'' engagement with his Jewish environment. It brings together a series of accessible essays that compare and contrast viewpoints, theologies, and hermeneutical practices of Mark and his various Jewish contemporaries.Going beyond an introduction that merely surveys historical events and theological themes, this textbook examines individual passages in Second Temple Jewish literature in order to illuminate the context of Mark''s theology and the nuances of his thinking. Following the narrative progression of Mark''s Gospel, each chapter in this textbook (1) pairs a major unit of the Gospel with one or more sections of a thematically-related Jewish text, (2) introTrade Review'How does one best learn relevant historical background material to the Gospels? Traditionally, one reads a brief introduction to overall trends and then looks for where they might illuminate individual passages. More interesting, if done well, is to begin with the biblical text and then read portions of the Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, Dead Sea Scrolls, Josephus, or even the oldest of the rabbinic literature that allows close comparisons and contrasts with the biblical subject matter. This anthology takes the latter approach, makes excellent and relevant selections from the noncanonical material, and uses a broad range of good scholars who briefly make the relevant comparisons with selections from most all the major passages in the Gospel of Mark. The task is done well so that this volume has excellent textbook potential as well as satisfying the curiosity of many other readers.' * Craig L. Blomberg, distinguished professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary *'Reading Mark in Context is consistently informative, respectful towards the primary texts, and eminently readable, written by scholars who have published on the Gospel of Mark, and thus a helpful guide for students and pastors who seek a better understanding of the most concise of the canonical Gospels.' * Eckhard J. Schnabel, Mary F. Rockefeller Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary *'The idea behind this volume---slice Mark into sections and introduce each via extracanonical Jewish materials---is splendid. Happily, so too is the execution. Reading Mark in Context will expand students’ horizons and motivate them to go looking for more of the same.' * Dale C. Allison Jr., Princeton Theological Seminary *'This work is brilliantly designed to provide a maximum benefit in a relatively concise space, with contributors highlighting various sample passages relevant to Mark’s Gospel. Readers familiar with the New Testament are far more likely to remember elements of the New Testament’s ancient milieu when they are pegged to New Testament material. This offers a brilliant introduction of the relevance of early Jewish context for readers of the New Testament, as well as windows into Mark.' * Craig S. Keener, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary *'While the Judaic context of the Gospel of Mark has given rise to interminable speculations regarding sources, the fruitful task of comparative analysis is a rarity in scholarly discourse. Now, in Reading Mark in Context the novice reader is presented with the fruit of a comparative inquiry at its finest. The Jewish writings function like a light upon the narrative, making visible to the attentive reader the profundity of the Markan account of Jesus of Nazareth and illustrating the riches therein with contextual clarity. This is a unique and valuable collection that balances competent usage of the Jewish texts with judicious insights into the Gospel of Mark.' * Daniel M. Gurtner, Ernest and Mildred Hogan Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary *Table of ContentsForeword Introduction; History of the Second Temple Period 1 Preparing the Way in the Wilderness in Mark 1:1-15 2 The Messiah’s Authority in Mark 1:16-45 3 Controversies with the Scribes and Pharisees in Mark 2:1-3:6 4* Apocalyptic and the Kingdom in Mark 3:7-35 5 Teaching in Parables in Mark 4:1-34 6 Exorcism in Mark 4:35-5:20 7 Healing/Miracles in Mark 5:21-6:6a 8 Herod Antipas in Mark 6:6b-29 9 New Exodus in Mark 6:30-56 10* Redrawing Cultural/Religious and Ethnic Boundaries in Mark 7:1-37 11 (Apocalyptic) Epistemology in Mark 8:1-26 12 The New Elijah in Mark 8:27-9:13 13 Faith in Mark 9:14-29 14 Cruciform Discipleship in Mark 9:30-50 15 The Law and Divorce in Mark 10:1-31 16 Spiritual Leadership in Mark 10:32-52 17 The Triumphal Entry in Mark 11:1-11 18 The Temple in Mark 11:12-26 19 The Chief Priests and Elders in the Temple/Parable of the Tenants in Mark 11:27-12:12 20* The Sadducees (and Other Jewish Authorities) in Mark 12:13-44 21 The Tribulation in Mark 13:1-23 22 The Return of the Son of Man in Mark 13:24-37 23 The Passover in Mark 14:1-25 24 Lament in Mark 14:26-52 25 Blasphemy in Mark 14:53-72 26 Pontius Pilate in Mark 15:1-20 27 Crucifixion and Burial in Mark 15:21-47 28 Resurrection in Mark 16:1-8 xx Glossary
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Herder Verlag GmbH Du bist der geliebte Mensch
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Harvard University Press City of God Volume I
Book SynopsisOn the City of God unfolds God’s action in the progress of the world’s history, and propounds the superiority of Christian beliefs over pagan in adversity.
£23.70
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander
Book SynopsisIn this series of notes, opinions, experiences, and reflections, Thomas Merton examines some of the most urgent questions of our age. With his characteristic forcefulness and candor, he brings the reader face-to-face with such provocative and controversial issues as the “death of God,” politics, modern life and values, and racial strife-issues that are as relevant today as they were fifty years ago. Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander is Merton at his best-detached but not unpassionate, humorous yet sensitive, at all times alive and searching, with a gift for language which has made him one of the most widely read and influential spiritual writers of our time.
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Herder & Herder La Bendicion de la Navidad
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Why I Left Why I Stayed
Book SynopsisBestselling Christian author, activist, and scholar Tony Campolo and his son Bart, an avowed Humanist, debate their spiritual differences and explore similarities involving faith, belief, and hope that they share.Over a Thanksgiving dinner, fifty-year-old Bart Campolo announced to his Evangelical pastor father, Tony Campolo, that after a lifetime immersed in the Christian faith, he no longer believed in God. The revelation shook the Campolo family dynamic and forced father and son to each reconsider his own personal journey of faith—dual spiritual investigations into theology, faith, and Humanism that eventually led Bart and Tony back to one another. In Why I Left, Why I Stayed, the Campolos reflect on their individual spiritual odysseys and how they evolved when their paths diverged. Tony, a renowned Christian teacher and pastor, recounts his experience, from the initial heartbreak of discovering Bart’s change in faith, to the subsequent healing h
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SPCK Publishing The Origins of Feasts Fasts and Seasons in Early
Book SynopsisThe book deals with the origins of the liturgical year - the feasts, fasts and seasons. It is accessible to the general reader and to students, while being a serious academic text.
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Zondervan Mere Christianity
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dreams Gods Forgotten Language
Book SynopsisFirst published twenty years ago, this revised edition of John Sanford''s classic exploration of the psychological and spiritual significance of dreams draws on the work of C.G. Jung to show how dreams can help us find healing and wholeness and reconnect us to a living spiritual world.Featuring a new preface by the author and using case histories from his own experience as a counselor, Dreams traces the role of dreams in the Bible, analyzing their nature and examining how Christians, through fear and the constraints of dogma, have come to reject the visions through which God speaks to humanity, making dreams -- in Sanford''s words -- God''s forgotten language.
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Temple Lodge Publishing The New Mysteries and the Wisdom of Christ
Book Synopsis'Christianity is not a matter of a religion or even a denomination; it is not a question of a particular culture. Christ is there for all humanity.' In the old Mystery cultures the human being experienced himself as a child of the Gods, or even an instrument of them. According to Rudolf Steiner's spiritual-scientific research, the birth of independent thinking came only with our present state of consciousness - through becoming aware of the individual self. But who is this self? Who am I? Virginia Sease and Manfred Schmidt-Brabant maintain that real self-knowledge is intimately connected with knowledge of the central being of world evolution: the Christ, or the 'I AM'. Focusing on the being of Christ and on Christianity, "The New Mysteries" presents a series of engaging lectures on the developing Mystery wisdom of our age. Having given an overview of the history of the Mysteries in their book "Paths of the Christian Mysteries", the authors deepen and further their study by paying special attention to the effect of the "Christ Mysteries". Among the essential themes of the new volume are the transformation of conscience, the place of prayer and meditation, and the significance of sacrifice today.
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Oxford University Press A Sunlit Absence
Book SynopsisIn his sequel to the best-selling Into the Silent Land, Laird guides the reader more deeply into the sanctuary of Christian meditation. He focuses here on negotiating key moments of difficulty on the contemplative path, showing how the struggles we resist become vehicles of the healing silence we seek.Trade Reviewfilled with sympathy, grace, and encouragement for those who have taken up the practice of contemplative prayer but are experiencing its inevitable challenges of boredom, distractions and racing thoughts... Laird's writing is refreshingly concise, occasionally amusing and vividly memorable. Both beginning and longtime contemplatives will discover treasures in this little gem of a book. * Tod Freisen, Christian Century *Books that talk about "contemplation" often seem to have been written on Jupiter. This one is a sterling exception. "Books are largely written in solitude," Martin Laird writes, "and like all fruitful solitude, it is essentially ecclesial, grounded in community." That gives you a sense of Laird: a man alert to paradox and mystery, yet in no way isolated from the everyday. * Wilson's Bookmarks, Christianity Today *If you have read Into the Silent Land, you will enjoy this sequel; if you haven't, read it now. * Nicholas Alan, Franciscan *Table of ContentsIntroduction ONE Standing at the Gate of the Heart: On the Practice of Contemplation TWO Our Collection of Videos THREE The Open Porches of the Mind: On Silence and Noise FOUR A Sunlit Absence: The Light of Awareness FIVE Sifted by Boredom SIX Creative Disintegration: Depression, Panic, and Awareness SEVEN Sharp Trials in the Intellect EIGHT "It Don't Work for Me": Prayer of Petition and other Practical Problems Notes
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Zondervan A Survey of the New Testament
Book SynopsisThis revised, fifth edition of author Robert Gundry's A Survey of the New Testament goes beyond providing background information and technical introductory material; it is designed to lead students to read the New Testament itself. This new edition includes updates and corrections throughout and a fresh, full-color design.
£43.70
Sophia Institute Press The Temperament God Gave You: The Classic Key to
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Yale University Press A Marginal Jew Rethinking the Historical Jesus
Book SynopsisTrade Review"John Meier's refusal to belong to a particular 'school' of Gospels research is clearly evident in this latest volume in the Marginal Jew series. His remarkable erudition both in the primary sources and in the extensive secondary literature is palpable throughout. He is the very model of a sober and learned contrarian!"—Simon Gathercole, University of Cambridge "The subject of the parables is one of the more daunting areas of historical Jesus research. Yet, with his characteristic wisdom and wit, John Meier guides us through the many parables that are attached to Jesus' name. Freely conceding that in many cases utter certainty will escape us, Meier shows us which parables are most likely from the lips of Jesus and why."—Gary A. Anderson, University of Notre Dame "This book is a breath of fresh air—refreshingly forthright about what can and cannot be said about the parables attributed to Jesus. Meier shows that the parables can no longer be seen as the bedrock for reconstructing the historical Jesus. Yet four parables have a demonstrable origin in his teaching."—Adela Yarbro Collins, Yale University "Seldom in the history of scholarship has one scholar so attractively combined both scientific and theological sophistication as does John Meier, one of our leading experts on the Historical Jesus. In this fifth volume of his definitive Marginal Jew series, Meier explores the authenticity of Jesus’ parables."—James H. Charlesworth, Princeton Theological Seminary "Father Meier's amazingly disinterested accounts of the career of Jesus will now include this subtle and astute exegesis of the parables."—Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of the Humanities, Yale University
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Oxford University Press On Christian Teaching
Book Synopsis`There are certain rules for interpreting the scriptures which, as I am well aware, can usefully be passed on to those with an appetite for such study...'' On Christian Teaching is one of Augustine''s most important works on the classical tradition. Written to enable Christian students to be their own interpreters of the Bible, it provides an outline of Christian theology, a detailed discussion of ethical problems, and a fascinating early contribution to sign theory. Augustine also makes a systematic attempt to determine what elements of classical education are permissible for a Christian, and in the last book suggests ways in which Ciceronian rhetorical principles may help in communicating the faith. This long-needed, completely new and up-to-date translation gives a close but stylish representation of Augustine''s thought and expression. References to the classical background are carefully explained and Roger Green''s introduction describes the aims and circumstances of the work, and outlines its influence on major figures in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.Trade Reviewa great chance to see how clever Augustine was. ... (It is more than a work on Christian teaching: it is a book about teaching. Or learning, in fact.) * The Guardian G2 section, 17 July 1997 *Table of ContentsTHE USUAL WORLD'S CLASSICS APPARATUS
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Toby Press Ltd Covenant and Conversation: v. 1: Genesis, the
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