Christianity Books
Zondervan Street Smarts
Book SynopsisIn Street Smarts, Gregory Koukl shows Christians, step by step, how to maneuver effectively and comfortably in conversations using questions in an artful way to expose the flaws in the thinking of challengers who disagree with their beliefs.Trade Review'The wisdom in this book comes from a lifetime of engaging people on the 'street.' Greg will teach you the skill of using questions in your interactions with skeptics and build your confidence to carry it out with grace and truth.' * Sean McDowell, associate professor of Apologetics at Biola University, coauthor of Set Adrift *'If you liked Greg Koukl's earlier book, Tactics--and who didn't?--then you're going to love this new work.' * Mark Mittelberg, author of Contagious Faith and Confident Faith, and Executive Director of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University *'Koukl's crisp, clear, and careful writing style made it an absolute joy to read. I could not recommend this book more highly to thoughtful Christians and apologists of every stripe.' * Craig Hazen, Director, Graduate Program in Christian Apologetics, Biola University *'Greg Koukl is a master in showing Christians how to defend biblical truths. His sample dialogues give real-world illustrations of how to handle any challenge. Street Smarts goes straight on my reading list for future classes!' * Nancy Pearcey, professor, scholar, and author of Total Truth *'Koukl answers the critic's toughest challenges--and maybe even the believer's own doubts--but then adds the specific tactical questions necessary to help them navigate difficult conversations safely, graciously, and effectively. Of great value for practical apologetics and evangelism!' * William Lane Craig, author of Reasonable Faith *'This book offers effective tools to equip believers who, by God's grace, can help unbelievers move closer to considering and embracing the gospel.' * Paul Copan, Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University *'Greg Koukl is well-known for his Socratic questioning approach--a more appealing way to use apologetic arguments in our case for Christianity. Street Smarts goes further, providing application to philosophic positions and particular challenges. Well written; highly recommended!' * Gary Habermas, Distinguished Research Professor, Liberty University *'Street Smarts reminds all those who have been called to 'till the soil' that their contributions to evangelism are no less important than those who reap the harvest.' * Hillary Morgan Ferrer, Founder and President of Mama Bear Apologetics *'Street Smarts addresses the exact topics necessary to help us dialogue effectively with our friends who desperately need the truth.' * Dan Kimball, author of How (Not) To Read The Bible *'Street Smarts is Greg's best work. It is a fun, engaging read that exhibits 'street savvy'--a real understanding of the culture in which we live and breathe and have our being.' * J.P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University *'Street Smarts gives you the philosophical framework as well as the practical dialogues needed to defend Christian beliefs and practices.' * Dr. Christopher Yuan, author of Holy Sexuality and the Gospel and producer of The Holy Sexuality Project video series for parents and their teens *'If you shrink back from evangelism, this book is for you. Don't let tough questions deter you. This is a savvy guide to using strategic questions as a way of influencing people for Christ.' * Lee Strobel, best-selling author, founder of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University *'Street Smarts is the book I wish I had when I first set out to learn to defend my faith. An indispensable guide for any Christian navigating difficult conversations in today's hostile culture!' * Natasha Crain, author of Faithfully Different and Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side *'Greg Koukl is my 'go-to' source for guidance navigating tough conversations about Christianity. In Street Smarts, Greg raises the bar. This book will take your Christian conversations to a new level.' * J. Warner Wallace, "Dateline" featured Cold-Case Detective, and author of Person of Interest and The Truth about True Crime *'Do you fear conversations about Christianity and biblical morality? In a world that has never been more polarized and divided, Street Smarts is the perfect resource for this cultural moment.' * Alisa Childers, author of Another Gospel and Live Your Truth—and Other Lies *'Many Christians know what they believe about these controversial cultural issues but not why and are left stumped, steaming, or silent. Greg helps us engage these topics with clarity and compassion and to apply the right tactics to the tough conversations.' * John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center and host of BreakPoint *'Street Smarts puts one of the sharpest Christian apologists in the country in your back pocket. It provides blueprints on a variety of timely topics to help us with the conversations we all need to have in a post-Christian world.' * Scott Klusendorf, President of Life Training Institute, author of The Case for Life *'On full display in Street Smarts are Greg's many gifts, including his uncanny ability to engage his critics with both charity and rigor. Even if you find yourself, as I do, not agreeing with every single point that Greg makes, he gives you the blueprint on how to move forward and think through the many contested issues that bedevil our age.' * Francis J. Beckwith, Professor of Philosophy, Baylor University *'Greg Koukl has a unique gift for clarifying complex issues. This book provides concrete guidance on how we can maneuver in tough conversations to impact culture for Christ. You'll be amazed at your ability to engage your critics in a winsome and attractive way.' * David Limbaugh, NY Times bestselling author of The True Jesus and Jesus on Trial *'Another gem from Greg Koukl! Whether it's slavery, genocide, the inerrancy of the Bible, or science and faith, you'll be a lot smarter on the street after you read this book.' * Frank Turek, author of I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist *'On every page of this book you'll learn what to say and how to say it, even when dealing with today's thorniest issues.' * Jeff Myers, Ph.D., President, Summit Ministries *'Filled with practical advice, Street Smarts is the perfect book for those who want to walk with others through the intellectual and existential challenges of our cultural moment.' * Dr. Stephen C. Meyer, author of Return of the God Hypothesis *
£13.49
SPCK Publishing The Lost Message of Paul
Book SynopsisWhy has the Church misunderstood St Paul?Trade ReviewThe Lost Message of Paul is not only well-written and fascinating; it is also profoundly bold and revolutionary. Highly recommended! -- Brian D. McLaren, author of The Great Spiritual MigrationPulsing and brimming and overflowing with life. The research, the stories, the synthesis of then and now – this book is going to set so many people free... -- Rob Bell, author of Love WinsA bold and compelling book that speaks from beginning to end of the profound good news of God’s kingdom. There is joy, liberation, and challenge here in equal measure. I thoroughly recommend it. * Fr. Richard Rohr, author of The Universal Christ *Steve Chalke in his inimitable style opens up dense theological debate in an accessible and readable manner ... fascinating. * Dr Pauline Muir, lecturer at Goldsmiths University and member of Oasis Church Waterloo *Prepare to have your mind expanded and your spirit stretched. -- Lucy Winkett, Rector of St James's Church, Piccadilly, LondonThis is an exciting and timely book. Accessible and authoritative. A great lay introduction to historical criticism, contextual analysis and the writing of St Paul. -- Dr Robert Beckford, Professor of Theology and Culture in the African Diaspora, Theology and Religious Studies, Canterbury Christ Church University, CanterburyIts impact could be of historic importance, if enough of us have the courage to read it and put its message into practice. -- Brian McLarenThis fascinating book will challenge you to reconsider familiar theological ‘truths’ and may even revolutionize your Christian journey. -- Dr Pauline Muir, Lecturer in Arts Management, Goldsmiths, University of LondonJust as when you read St Paul himself, you will not finish this book unchanged. -- Lucy Winkett, Rector of St James’s Church, Piccadilly, LondonBrilliant and well researched ... in every case he states what he has to say with clarity, documentation and persuasiveness. * Tony Campolo, PhD, Eastern University *Chalke's voice is an important one. He brings with him decades of hard experience . . . [that makes] him worth listening to. * Premier Christianity *This is a book that every preacher should read. Why? Once you have had the opportunity to engage with St Paul's message as articulated here, it is "literally world-changing". -- John Inge * Church Times *
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Tyndale House Publishers As Sure as the Dawn
Book SynopsisBook 3 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.The thrilling conclusion to the Mark of the Lion series.With Hadassah confined to the cells below the arena, facing death once again, and his sister Julia dying of a strange new illness and longing for a forgiveness beyond her reach, Marcus goes in search of God. Meanwhile, Atretes, the Germanic warrior, vows to move heaven and earth to find his sonthe baby he thought was dead and whose life Hadassah savedand take him back to Germania. Only one thing stands in his way: Rizpah, a Christian widow who has cared for the baby since his birth. Atretes did not count on Rizpah's fiery resistance to having her son taken away, nor is he prepared for the woman's strength and beauty. From their first meeting, the two are caught in a stormy battle of wills.Includes discussion questions suitable for in
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Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin History of the Church
Book SynopsisExamines the beginning of the Christian movement during the first centureis AD, and the explosive force of its expansion throughout the Roman world.Table of ContentsPart 1 From Jerusalem to Rome: the Jewish background; the earliest church; the Gentile Church; encounter with the Roman empire. Part 2 Faith and order: the bonds of unity; gnosticism; the ministry and the Bible; forms of the ministry. Part 3 Expansion and growth: causes of success; the geographical extension of the Church; the defence of the faith. Part 4 Justin and Irenaeus: Justin Martyr; Irenaeus. Part 5 Easter, the monarchian controversy, and tertullian: Easter; the monarchian controversy; tertullian. Part 6 Clement of Alexandria and Origen: Clement of Alexandria; Origen. Part 7 Church, state and society in the 3rd century: the pagan revival and the persecution of Decius; Cyprian; the great persecution and its consequences. Part 8 Constantine and the council of Nicaea. Part 9 The Arian controversy after the council of Nicaea: from Nicaea to the death of Constantine; the Church under the sons of Constantine; from Julian to Theodosius I. Part 10 The conflict of paganism and Christianity in the 4th century. Part 11 Church, state and society from Julian to Theodosius. Part 12 The ascetic movement. Part 13 The controversy about Origen and the tragedy of John Chrysostom. Part 14 The problem of the person of Christ: Diodore, Theodore, and Apollinaris; Cyril and Nestorius; the "Monophysite" council of Ephesus and reaction at Chalcedon; the search for reconciliation; the doctrine of one will. Part 15 The development of Latin Christian thought: Jerome and the beginnings of maturity; the conversion of Augustine; the Donatist schism and the problem of coercion; "The City of God" and the Pelagian controversy; the holy trinity. Part 16 The papacy. Part 17 The Church and the Barbarians. Part 18 Worship and art: liturgy; daily offices; early Church music; Christian art.
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SPCK Publishing The Lord and His Prayer
Book SynopsisBy looking in detail at the Lord's Prayer and its background, Tom Wright offers a really fresh and helpful way of looking at Jesus. Phrase by phrase, he demonstrates how understanding the prayer in its original setting can be the starting point for a rekindling of Christian spirituality and the life of prayer.
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Oxford University Press Inc The Epistle to the Romans
Book SynopsisNamed one of Church Times's Best Christian BooksThis volume provides a much-needed English translation of the sixth edition of what is considered the fundamental text for fully understanding Barthianism. Barth--who remains a powerful influence on European and American theology--argues that the modern Christian preacher and theologian face the same basic problems that confronted Paul. Assessing the whole Protestant argument in relation to modern attitudes and problems, he focuses on topics such as Biblical exegesis; the interrelationship between theology, the Church, and religious experience; the relevance of the truth of the Bible toculture; and what preachers should preach.
£16.64
SPCK Publishing Christus Victor
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1931. Aulen identifies three main types of Atonement theories: the 'classic' view commonly known as 'Ransom Theory'; the 'Latin' or 'objective' view, commonly known as 'Satisfaction' or 'Penal Substitution Theory', and the 'subjective' view, often known as the 'Moral Influence' theory.
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David C Cook Publishing Company Revelation
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John Murray Press How the Bible Actually Works: In which I Explain
Book Synopsis'Seldom will you encounter such a fine combination of historical scholarship, interesting reading, and clever humour in one Biblical study. And then filled with faith and hope besides! Peter Enns does it again!' Richard Rohr, author of Falling UpwardFor many Christians, the Bible is a how-to manual filled with literal truths about belief that must be strictly followed. But the Bible is not an instruction manual or rule book but a powerful learning tool that nurtures our spiritual growth, argues Bible scholar Peter Enns. It does not hold easy answers to the perplexing questions and issues that confront us in our daily lives. Rather, the Bible is a dynamic instrument for study that not only offers an abundance of insights but provokes us to find our own answers to spiritual questions, cultivating God's wisdom within us.'The Bible becomes a confusing mess when we expect it to function as a rulebook for faith. But when we allow the Bible to determine our expectations, we see that Wisdom, not answers, is the Bible's true subject matter', writes Enns. This distinction, he points out, is important because when we come to the Bible expecting it to be a textbook intended by God to give us unwavering certainty about our faith, we are actually creating problems for ourselves. The Bible, in other words, really isn't the problem; having the wrong expectation is what interferes with our reading.Rather than considering the Bible as an ancient book weighed down with problems, flaws, and contradictions that must be defended by modern readers, Enns offers a vision of the holy scriptures as an inspired and empowering resource to help us better understand how to live as a person of faith today.How the Bible Actually Works makes clear that there is no one right way to read the Bible. Moving us beyond the damaging idea that 'being right' is the most important measure of faith, Enns's freeing approach to Bible study helps us to instead focus on pursuing enlightenment and building our relationship with God - which is exactly what the Bible was designed to do.
£10.44
Charisma House Prayers That Rout Demons and Break Curses
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Zondervan A Prayer for Easter
Book SynopsisA unique and unforgettable Easter egg-shaped board book with multiple layered pages for little hands, featuring sweet illustrations of a cuddly, baby lamb and simple rhyming text that celebrates Jesus’ resurrection. A perfect Easter basket gift. Thank you, God, for making usAnd sending us your Son.Thank you, God, for who you areAnd loving everyone.An Easter Prayer: Is the ideal size for Easter baskets and gift-giving Easily fits into small hands and even a travel bag for reading on the go Gently instills the reason for celebrating Easter Is part of a collection of books with Happy Easter and Spring Is Here
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New City Travelling Inwards: St Teresa's Interior Castle
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£8.78
Regnery Publishing Inc Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and
Book SynopsisUSA TODAY BESTSELLER! The Ground Is Moving The death of George Floyd at the hands of police in the summer of 2020 shocked the nation. As riots rocked American cities, Christians affirmed from the pulpit and in social media that “black lives matter” and that racial justice “is a gospel issue.” But what if there is more to the social justice movement than those Christians understand? Even worse: What if they’ve been duped into preaching ideas that actually oppose the Kingdom of God? In this powerful book, Voddie Baucham, a preacher, professor, and cultural apologist, explains the sinister worldview behind the social justice movement and Critical Race Theory—revealing how it already has infiltrated some seminaries, leading to internal denominational conflict, canceled careers, and lost livelihoods. Like a fault line, it threatens American culture in general—and the evangelical church in particular. Whether you’re a layperson who has woken up in a strange new world and wonders how to engage sensitively and effectively in the conversation on race or a pastor who is grappling with a polarized congregation, this book offers the clarity and understanding to either hold your ground or reclaim it.
£13.49
Thomas Nelson Publishers NKJV Large Print Reference Bible Brown
Book SynopsisThis elegant large print Bible edition honors the beauty and richness of the New King James Version.
£36.00
C W R Honesty Over Silence DVD
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Vintage Publishing Grey Eminence
Book SynopsisA gripping biography by the author of Brave New WorldThe life of Father Joseph, Cardinal Richelieu''s aide, was a shocking paradox. After spending his days directing operations on the battlefield, Father Joseph would pass the night in prayer, or in composing spiritual guidance for the nuns in his care. He was an aspirant to sainthood and a practising mystic, yet his ruthless exercise of power succeeded in prolonging the unspeakable horrors of the Thirty Years'' War. In his masterful biography, Huxley explores how an intensely religious man could lead such a life and how he reconciled the seemingly opposing moral systems of religion and politics.Trade ReviewPenetrating and vivid... This biography will rank amongst Huxley's best books. He never wrote better; he never hit upon a more interesting theme * Sunday Times *A remarkable biography * Observer *Grey Eminence is lucid, scholarly and thoughtful. Huxley has used all his ingenuity to explain this extraordinary character * New Statesman *
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Oxford University Press Oxford A Level Religious Studies for OCR
Book SynopsisPlease note this book is suitable for any student studying:Exam board: OCRLevel: A LevelSubject: Religious EducationFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: June 2018Oxford A Level Religious Studies for OCR is a brand new course developed by renowned authors Libby Ahluwalia and Robert Bowie for the 2016 OCR specification. This textbook supports a deep engagement with philosophy, ethics and the study of Christianity using language and an approach accessible to all students. Key terms are clearly defined, and case studies and scenarios are used to give students a practical understanding of key theories and how they might be applied to the big ethical and philosophical questions of the day. The book includes a section on ''Developments in Christian Thought'' to support the new requirement for a systematic study of a religious tradition. There is also dedicated support for developing students'' essay-writing skills, as well as revision summaries and practice questions to ensure students
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Oxford University Press The Sidney Psalter
Book Synopsis''the highest matter in the noblest form''John Donne''s description of the Psalms celebrates not only the perfection of the biblical psalms but their translation into poetic form by the Sidneys, who turned them into some of the most accomplished lyric poems of the English Renaissance. Although it was not printed until the nineteenth century, the Sidney Psalter was widely read in manuscript and influenced poets from Donne and Herbert to Milton and beyond. It turned these well-known and well-loved Psalms into sophisticated verse, selecting or inventing a different stanza form for each one. This variety of forms matches the appeal of their content: there are Psalms of praise and blame, Psalms of cursing and lamentation, Psalms of joy and exaltation, Psalms that recount history, and Psalms that describe Creation or divine law.This is the first complete edition of the Psalter for over forty years. The Psalms are provided in an authoritative modernized text, with helpful glosses and notes il
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Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd Bible and Ecology
Book SynopsisIn this well-argued and timely book, Bauckham considers the relationship of humans to the rest of creation.He argues that there is much more to the Bible's understanding of this relationship than the mandate of human dominion given in Genesis 1, which has too often been used as a justification for domination and exploitation of the earth's resources. He also critiques the notion of stewardship as being on the one hand presumptuous, and on the other too general a term to explain our key responsibilities in caring for the earth. In countering this, he considers other biblical perspectives, including the book of Job, the Psalms and the Gospels, and re-evaluates the biblical tradition of dominion', in favour of a community of creation'.With its clear analysis and thought-provoking conclusions, The Bible and Ecology is an essential read for anyone interested in a biblically grounded approach to ecology.Trade Review‘Full of Bauckham’s typically insightful biblical exegesis … I commend the book wholeheartedly.’ -- Rt Revd Pete Wilcox
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Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd Lent is for Loving
Book SynopsisWhat is the point of Lent? If prayer and reading and self-denial are worth doing at this time of year, perhaps we should be doing them all the year round!Christianity is not a blueprint for repression but for joy: for a life of fulfilment beyond our wildest dreams. Jesus said I have come that you may have life and have it to the full'. In short chapters suitable for individual reading or group study, and questions for meditation and reflection, Sheila Cassidy considers the word LENT' as an acronym for what it really means to live as a Christian today:L is for LOVEE is for EMPATHYN is quite simply for NO! T is for THANK YOU GOD A unique and refreshing addition to the DLT's acclaimed library of Lent courses.
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Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd Seven Last Words
Book SynopsisSeven Last Words presents former Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Basil Hume's moving reflections on the final utterances of Jesus on the Cross. It was collated and edited by Cardinal Hume's friend and literary executor, Fr Liam Kelly.The Pocket Library of Spiritual Wisdom comprises some of the very best Christian writing published by Darton, Longman and Todd since its foundation in 1959.Trade Review‘Each of these “last words” has the power to transform the lives of you and me, for they are the word of God … They reveal their secrets, slowly, if we meditate on them and pray.’ -- Cardinal Basil Hume
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Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd Jean Vanier Essential Writings
Book SynopsisJean Vanier's Essential Writings gathers examples of the best of his insights, beliefs, and passionate calls for unity and peace in our world.
£11.69
Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd Where the Lost Things Go
Book SynopsisA 'practically perfect' Lent course for small group study - or for reading on one's own - based on Mary Poppins Returns. Poet and minister Lucy Berry skilfully draws out some of the themes of the Oscar-nominated movie and shows how we can consider them more deeply alongside passages from the Bible.
£9.23
Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd Seven Days To Freedom
Book SynopsisIn Seven Days to Freedom, John Davies shows how the biblical story of Creation is all about liberation and demonstrates how it is relevant to many contemporary concerns, including housing and land-tenure, slavery, climate-change, and education.Trade Review‘A revelatory compendium of contemporary truths culled from a reading of the Bible rooted in the realities of our day. It is the fruit of the intelligence, insight, wisdom and compassion which have been hallmarks of Bishop Davies' long life and ministry.’ -- John L. Bell‘Utterly brilliant: refreshing, original, insightful, funny, disturbing. Rather than being yet another book, this comes across as the book, addressing our condition and providing light in some very dark tunnels.’ -- David Wilbourne
£11.24
SPCK Publishing The Open Gate
Book SynopsisOffers an invitation to deepen our prayer life. Written in the Celtic tradition, and illustrated by line drawings, this book provides resources both for personal daily prayer and corporate weekly worship. Designed to stimulate spiritual formation, it includes prayers of confession, adoration, and intercession and thanksgiving.
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SPCK Publishing Spiritual Direction
Book SynopsisThis book will provide readers with an experience in spiritual direction with Nouwen, well-known author, priest, and guide. Readings, stories, questions for personal reflection and guided journal inquiry as articulated by Nouwen in his courses are gathered to provide an unparalleled resource on a thoughtful spiritual life.Trade ReviewAlong with rich storytelling and moments of sharp insight, Nouwen offers a structured and highly disciplined approach to spiritual direction, not so much anchored in method as in meditation and surrender . . . Nouwen’s gift is to shatter the barriers between God and ourselves, inviting us to come home again like prodigals. * America Magazine *Everyone who knew Henri Nouwen knew that his spirit was too large, too life-giving to be defeated by death. This book is proof positive that his spirit lives on, offering many who never met Henri a chance to meet him now. -- Parker J. Palmer. . . a brilliant addition to Nouwen;s canon of work as a writer and will enrich both long-time Nouwen fans and newcomers to his wisdom. * Publishers Weekly *This book demystifies spiritual direction reminding us that it has been part of the history of the church for generations . . . [it] challenges us to look for God in the everyday and make connections with the Bible narrative in the hope that "we are able to recognise the Lord’s footprints and know the divine presence in every part of our lives". -- Elizabeth Clark * Country Way: Life and Faith in Rural Britain *Read this book and you will understand why I chose Henri Nouwen as a companion on my own spiritual journey. -- Bill Moyers
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SPCK Publishing How to Pray
Book SynopsisWhether you are just starting out in your prayer life or want to deepen and refresh it, this practical handbook (now reissued with a new cover) will be a constant source of ideas and inspiration.Trade ReviewGently moves the reader into the discovery of prayer in all its facets. * thegoodbookstall *
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Yale University Press The Life of the Virgin
Book SynopsisHelps you in understanding the history of late ancient and medieval Christianity and the history of Christian piety. This title reveals highly developed devotion to Mary's compassionate suffering at the Crucifixion, anticipating by several centuries an influential medieval style of devotion known as "affective piety".Trade Review“Shoemaker has provided us not only with the translation but also with a thorough introduction to the whole work . . . [an] important addition to the literature.”—Lawrence S. Cunningham, Commonweal -- Lawrence S. Cunningham * Commonweal *“Charming and indeed edifying . . . accessible . . . engaging.”—Bruce Foltz, Books and Culture -- Bruce Foltz * Books and Culture *“Shoemaker has done a great service . . . eminently readable . . . important.”—Jacob N. Van Sickle, Journal of Early Christian Studies -- Jacob N. Van Sickle * Journal of Early Christian Studies *
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Harperchristian Resources Forward Video Study
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£15.00
Zondervan Five Views on the Gospel
Book SynopsisFive Views on the Gospel presents five different perspectives on the question 'What is the gospel?' Presenting a variety of contemporary and tradition-based perspectives, each contributor answers key questions about the nature of the gospel.
£15.19
HarperChristian Resources God the Creator Bible Study Guide plus Streaming
Book SynopsisHeaven and earth are woven more closely together than we might think. In this 8-session video Bible study (streaming included), enter the creation of the world and the first movements of God''s perfect plan to deliver his people.Throughout the Bible—from its very first pages to the culmination of Christ''s return—there are two parallel dramas unfolding: The lower story, which describes the events from our human perspective. The upper story, which reveals how the events unfold from God''s perspective. The objective of God the Creator—the first in a series of three small-group studies in The Story series—is to introduce you to these lower and upper stories as told in the Old Testament books of Genesis through Ruth. As you read these narratives—featuring characters such as Adam, Eve, Abraham, Sarah, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, and
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Zondervan From Eden to Egypt
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HarperChristian Resources 30 Days with Jesus Bible Study Guide
Book SynopsisJesus is never absent. You are never alone. When world events feel chaotic and scary … When you feel crippled by fear and anxiety … When you feel hurt by the very people you thought you could count on … It’s tempting to wonder “Jesus, are you here? Do you care?”Though we may feel alone sometimes, Jesus assures us we are not. Even when we can’t see Him, He is here. Even when we aren’t hearing Him, He isn’t silent. How can we know this for sure? Because Jesus is never absent in any of Scripture, and he’s certainly not absent in our lives either. In 30 Days with Jesus: Experiencing His Presence Throughout the Old and New Testaments, authors Lysa TerKeurst and Dr. Joel Muddamalle will help you:Reframe your questions and doubts as opportunities to look for Jesus with greater
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Zondervan Understanding Worship
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Zondervan Romans
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Zondervan The GREAT Morning Revolution
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Zondervan NKJV Thompson ChainReference Bible Large Print
Book SynopsisAn easy-to-learn, easy-to-use tool for in-depth Bible studyBeloved and acclaimed for more than five generations, the Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible is unparalleled in its ability to enrich personal devotions, topical study, and sermon preparation. This unique reference Bible enables you to search the breadth of Scripture''s teachings on thousands of topics and allows you to follow those topics throughout the entire Bible. With over 100,000 references, covering over 8,000 topics, the chain-reference system is an ideal tool for comprehensive topical study. The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible also offers a library of additional study resources that allows readers to interpret the Bible using related scripture passages rather than consulting a commentary.The NKJV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Large Print is printed in the NKJV Comfort Print® typeface for easy reading. Expertly designed specifically to be used for t
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Zondervan Christ from Beginning to End
Book SynopsisFully grasp how every part of Scripture fits together to point to and reveal the glory of Christ Jesus.From beginning to end, the Bible reveals the glory of Jesus. But for many Bible readers, it doesn''t seem that simple. We''re often unsure how the Bible''s many stories, characters, events relate together and connect to Jesus. Some are tempted to force the pieces of the Bible together, making superficial jumps to him. Others give up trying to understand the Bible altogether.Christ from Beginning to End is written to help Christians understand just how the different stories and parts of Scripture fits together to reveal the glory of Christ Jesus. In Part 1, Wellum and Hunter reintroduce us to the Bible—what it is, how it comes to us, and what it''s centrally about. Then, in Part 2, they walk from one side of the Bible''s story to the other, carefully tracing its storyline from Genesis to Revelation.<Trade Review“A few years ago, Steve Wellum shared with our church “a bird’s-eye view of the Bible.” Our church turned out eagerly to hear these presentations and loved every minute. We are so thankful that this simple tool for orienting believers to the storyline of Scripture is available to all. You will be too.” * JIM ELLIFF, a pastor of Christ Fellowship of Kansas City *“A pastor and a scholar team up to explain the Bible’s storyline accessibly and skillfully. This book is a gift to the church.” * ANDY NASELLI, associate professor of New Testament and theology, Bethlehem College and Seminary *“Hunter and Wellum cause their readers to love Christ more deeply in response to the full picture of redemption seen through all of Scripture. I’m excited about and grateful for this beautifully written resource. It couldn’t be more timely.” * RUTH CHOU SIMONS, artist and bestselling author, GraceLaced *“If you want to revel in seeing the beauty and glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ from all of Scripture, then pick up copies of this book for yourself and other Christians you want to encourage. I know I will.” * JUAN R. SANCHEZ, senior pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin *“It’s hard to imagine a more reliable guide to understanding the Bible for new believers, church members, and small group leaders.” * CHRISTOPHER W. MORGAN, dean and professor of theology, California Baptist University, Riverside *“Readers of all levels will find this accessible book a fascinating guide to God’s unfolding story. It’s sheer pleasure to commend this book.” * FRED G. ZASPEL, pastor, Reformed Baptist Church *“Reading the Bible with Jesus as the unifying center is as revolutionary today as it was in the early days of the Christian church. Hunter and Wellum are both committed to the value of this approach, and their work winsomely makes the case.” * DAVE HELM, lead pastor, Hyde Park Congregation, Holy Trinity Church *“This book is a rich, instructive, faithful, and clear unfolding of our promise keeping God’s gracious purposes in Christ. Highly recommended!” * ALAN J. THOMPSON, Sydney Missionary and Bible College, Croydon *“This book is simple, but not simplistic, and it is accessible to those who are reading the Bible for the first time and helpful for those who have read the Bible their entire lives.” * THOMAS R. SCHREINER, James Buchanan Harrison, Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary *“This book will help you know Jesus Christ better and enable you to understand how all of Scripture points to the surpassing glory of his perfect life, substitutionary death, and victorious resurrection. I only wish it had been around forty-five years ago when I became a Christian!” * BOB KAUFLIN, director, Sovereign Grace Music *“This excellent book deserves wide reading. For an overview of the Bible with a focus on Christ, this will be the text I recommend!” * GREG STRAND, executive director of theology and credentialing, Evangelical Free Church of America *“This is the kind of resource to put in the hands of small group leaders, Sunday school teachers, youth group leaders, and staff. But it’s also for parents who want to know how to read the Bible to their children, and anyone who would like to better understand the storyline of Scripture. Highly recommended!” * MICHAEL LAWRENCE, pastor, Hinson Baptist Church, Portland *“Wellum and Hunter have craft-roasted the fine beans of sound doctrine and biblical theology, put them through the burr grinder, measured them into the French press, and poured the filtered water just off the boil. Four minutes have passed, which means the time has come for you to relish the rich, thick, and frothy cup they’ve prepared for your edification and delight. Drink deeply, which is to say, read and relish.” * JIM HAMILTON, professor of biblical theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary *“Wellum and Hunter have produced the best, and most accessible, “along the Bible” tool I’ve found for helping people understand the unfolding drama of redemption. Read it for yourself, and then again with your leaders, your kids, and your study group.” * DAVID W. HEGG, senior pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Santa Clarita *“What if you could take the lifelong learning of a seminary professor and have it translated by the preaching ministry of a former student turned pastor so that everyone in the church can apply it? That’s what you hold in your hands. Think of it as the best class you never got to take.” * JUSTIN TAYLOR, managing editor, ESV Study Bible; blogger, The Gospel Coalition *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction: A Puzzling Book, Perfect Word This chapter will open by comparing the Bible to a puzzle. Puzzles are hard, and so is the Bible. Puzzles take a long time and are comprised of many diverse parts. So is the Bible. Puzzles are often left incomplete. Tragically, so is the Bible, and as a result so is our picture of Christ. And yet, like a puzzle, the Bible’s parts aren’t meant to conceal but to reveal. With time and patience the Bible can be understood and our picture of Christ made more complete across our life. The body of this chapter will be divided into three parts corresponding to the three parts of the book, each part unpacking a different aspect of a complete reading of Scripture. PART 1: THE BIBLE’S NATURE Chapter 2: What Is the Bible? The first question most of us will ask when coming to the Bible is, “What does it say?” That’s a good question. But a more fundamental question is, simply, “What is it?” That is, “What is the Bible?” This chapter will answer this question in three ways: 1) The Bible is a divine-human book, and so it has divine and human features; 2) The Bible is a progressively revealed book, which means it comes to us in the course of time, revealing and interpreting God’s work in the world; 3) The Bible is a book centered on Christ, which means that all of its diverse material has a fundamental unity in revealing Jesus Christ to the reader. Chapter 3: How Then Should We Read the Bible? As with any book, there is a proper and an improper way to read the Bible. Having established what the Bible is, in this chapter we will explore how we can read the Bible according to what it is: where it came from, how it came to us, and what it’s centrally about. And so we read the Bible according to three horizons or three contexts. The immediate horizon concerns the immediate context of the words on any given page of Scripture in light of its placement in the book of Scripture. The unfolding horizon/context requires that we read a text in light of what comes before it, discerning its location in God’s covenant story. The final horizon/context has to do with how a given text relates to the Bible’s overarching message of salvation in Jesus Christ, and how it is understood in terms of the whole Bible. PART 2: THE BIBLE’S STRUCTURE Chapter 4: Creation: A Garden Full of God’s Glory This chapter will work through the story of Creation in Genesis 1-2 to identify the main characters of the story, establish the setting of the story, and define trajectories for the storyline ahead. Kids who ask their parents, “Where did everything come from?,” are asking a perceptive question of inestimable consequence. Parents who have an answer are speaking to their children about the most basic beliefs that shape their understanding of the world and their place in it. Creation stories are important and every person and every people has one. So does God. Chapter 5: Fall: A Day Full of Death This chapter sets the stage for the rest of the book. It is through an understanding the problem at the heart of the Bible that the message of the Bible makes sense. By unpacking Genesis 3 we will see how sin brings a transformation in the relationship of the characters to one another (God and humankind), a transformation of the setting (the creation groans), and a transformation in the direction of the story (judgment). The question at hand is this: in light of sin and its consequences, how can God and humankind be reconciled to one another? Chapter 6: Redemption: A Story Full of Promise This chapter will give an answer to the question raised in the previous chapter. In Genesis 3:15, God makes an astounding promise: a son of Eve will crush the head of the serpent, and the serpent will bruise his heel. There will be conflict, God will win, and he will defeat his enemy through a human son. How he will do this remains a great mystery at this point, but that he will do it is certain. The story that follows will unfold ho
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SCM Press Reordering Theological Reflection Starting with
Book SynopsisWhat would theological reflection look like if scripture were the starting point? For many, beginning the process of formation the bible is already a natural place to begin, and models of theological reflection which start in other places can be hard to swallow. All too often, as a result, they reject the idea of reflecting theologically altogether, an outcome which is damaging for their future ministry and for the church as a whole. This book to re-discover the theological heart of the discipline of practical theology and develop new methods which take scripture and tradition more seriously. Offering an alternative to the usual models of theological reflection, this careful and helpful guide demonstrates to students the possibilities which emerge when the starting point for theological reflective practice.Trade Review‘Finding ways to help ministers to reflect theologically and profitably on life and practice is one of the most important tasks in ministerial education. There is widespread agreement that existing ways of doing this are often frustrating and not really fit for purpose. Helen Collin’s take on this challenge situating theological reflection in relation to the study of the bible. This is an important contribution to the developing conversation around this vital area.” -- Pete Ward, Durham University, UK“This is an important book that challenges some of the dominant approaches in practical theology. It seeks to recover the authoritative role that Scripture has in theological reflection, which is to be welcomed. It also pays attention to the role of the Holy Spirit and Christian experience. As such, it provides a timely contribution to the field. I commend it to students and scholars alike.” -- Mark Cartledge, London School of Theology, UK
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John Murray Press God in All Things
Book Synopsis Gerard Hughes''s popularity lies in the fact that he always writes directly for the individual struggling with issues of faith and life and gets right to the heart of spiritual needs and concerns. His best-seller GOD OF SURPRISES published nearly 20 years ago has sold nearly a quarter of a million copies. GOD IN ALL THINGS is a follow up to that book written for a different world and a different spiritual climate. This is a guidebook for the inner journey. It is about recognising God in the ordinary, in the joy and sadness of things, about knowing that God cannot be separated from whatever we experience. It is written for people on the fringes of Christianity, or those who are disillusioned with church structures and dogmatic theology. Hughes has written this book because he is concerned at the split between religion and life, as if religion was something apart and detached from the rest of God''s creation. Apart from being a brilliant spiritual guide this b
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John Murray Press The Longest Week
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) The Pauline Book and the Dilemma of Ephesians
Book SynopsisBenjamin Petroelje is Senior Pastor of 14th Street CRC, Holland, MI, USA, and Adjunct Professor at Western Theological Seminary.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Note on Abbreviations Introduction I. Reading Paul and Ephesians in Modern Criticism Chapter One: Dismembering Paul Chapter Two: Displacing Ephesians II. Reading Paul and Ephesians in Late Antiquity Chapter Three: Assembling Paul Chapter Four: Placing Ephesians III. Reading Ephesians among the Paulines Chapter Five: Imaging Paul in Ephesians Conclusion Bibliography Index
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Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Stop Waiting for Permission Study Guide
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University of Wales Press Anchorites Wombs and Tombs
Book SynopsisRanging from studies of the influence of desert eremiticism upon a variety of expressions of religious enclosure in England to the sexualized spirituality of the high Middle Ages, this book contains essays that demonstrate how discourses of anchoritic enclosure were utilized to different ends at different periods throughout the Middle Ages.Trade Review"With its broad chronological range, extending from the ninth century to the fifteenth, and its extensive specialist variety, this is a collection more likely to be cherry-picked than consistently worked through, but that does not detract from the value of the individual essays." University of Birmingham R. N. Swanson As reviewed in: The Heythrop Journal, Feb 2007 Wide-ranging and fully accessible, this book reflects an exciting international scholarly collaboration, offering a broad and compelling analysis of the influence of anchoritism and its associated traditions upon the spirituality of Europe and beyond during the Middle Ages. Disrupting traditional geographical boundaries, the essays draw together with some of the more canonical writings a number of hitherto under-explored or overlooked expressions of this form of the solitary life and does much to extend our understanding of the spiritual, religious, social and ideological imperatives behind this extraordinary vocation. As such, it makes a most welcome addition to, and extends the range, of the ground-breaking series of volumes on medieval anchoritism produced by the University of Wales Press in recent years, and will provide a valuable new resource for scholars, students and the general reader alike. Dr Liz Herbert McAvoy, Reader Gender Studies and Medieval Literature, Swansea University Emerging from a powerful meeting of the International Anchoritic Society in Japan in 2008, these ten new essays by scholars from around the globe explore anchoritic texts born in England in the thirteenth-century as they develop and influence anchoritism across Europe up to the seventeenth-century. Beginning with a foundational essay by Bella Millett about the uniquely independent form of religious life expressed in anchoritic guides, the remaining essays explore the development of anchoritism across Europe including in works by spiritual writers such as Julian of Norwich, Margery Kempe and Dorothy of Mantau. Deepening our understanding of the linguistic features of the originary texts as well as the development of lay spirituality, these essays make a significant contribution to the recent efflorescence of critical attention to the history of spirituality. Professor Elizabeth Robertson, Professor of English Language, University of GlasgowTable of ContentsForeword: Anneke B. Mulder-Bakker; Introduction: Liz Herbert McAvoy and Mari Hughes-Edwards; Inclusive Language: Some Reflections on Wombs and Tombs - Alexandra Barratt; Guthlac A and Guthlac B Changing Metaphors for a Dying Hermit - Santha Bhattacharji; Representations of the Anchoritic Life in Goscelin of St-Bertin's Liber Confortatorius - Rebecca Hayward; Male and Female Cistercians and their Gendered Experiences of the Margins, the Wilderness and the Periphery - Elizabeth Freeman; The White Friars' Return to Carmel - Johan Bergstom-Allen; "Crepe into that blessed syde" Enclosure Imagery in Aelred of Rievaulx's De Institutione Inclusarum and its Middle English Redaction - Kristen McQuinn; Gladly Alone: Isolation and Exile in English Mystical Experience - Susannah Chewning; Anchoritic Elements of Holkham Misc. 41 - Catherine Innes-Parker; "I was confused and cried": The Carthusian Dionysius of Ryckel (c. 1402/03-1471), Masculinity and Late Medieval Mysticism - Ulrike Wiethaus; "... wrapt as if to the third heaven" Gender and Contemplative Experience in Late-Medieval Anchoritic Guidance Writing - Mari Hughes-Edwards; In Praise of Whips: Mortification of the Flesh in Ancrene Wisse - Bob Hasenfratz; Beyond the Tomb: Ancrene Wisse and Lay Piety - Cate Gunn; Voice beyond the Grave: Margery Kempe, 'deuoute ancres...of Lynne' - Liz Herbert McAvoy
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Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Lead Me Holy Spirit Book of Prayers Longing to
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