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Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Feasting on the Word
Book SynopsisWith this new lectionary commentary series, Westminster John Knox offers the most extensive resource for preaching on the market today. When complete, the twelve volumes of the series will cover all the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with movable occasions, such as Christmas Day, Epiphany, Holy Week, and All Saints' Day.For...
£38.95
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Feasting on the Word Year A Volume 2 Lent through Eastertide
Book SynopsisWith the twelve-volume series Feasting on the Word, Westminster John Knox Press offers one of the most extensive and well-respected resources for preaching on the market today. When complete, the twelve volumes will cover all of the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with moveable occasions.The page layout is truly unique. For...
£38.95
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Feasting on the Word Year B Vol 2 Lent through Eastertide Year B Volume 2 Lent Through Eastertide
Book SynopsisWith this new lectionary commentary series, Westminster John Knox offers the most extensive resource for preaching on the market today. When complete, the twelve volumes of the series will cover all the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with movable occasions, such as Christmas Day, Epiphany, Holy Week, and All Saints' Day.For...
£38.95
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Feasting on the Word
Book SynopsisWith this new lectionary commentary series, Westminster John Knox offers the most extensive resource for preaching on the market today. When complete, the twelve volumes of the series will cover all the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with movable occasions, such as Christmas Day, Epiphany, Holy Week, and All Saints' Day.For...
£38.95
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. The Soul of Discernment A Spiritual Practice for Communities and Institutions
Book SynopsisThe Soul of Discernment provides concrete steps for groups of people who work together and need to make important decisions: church sessions, nonprofit hiring committees, etc. Liebert calls this process the Social Discernment Cycle, a process for seeking God's call in a particular situation...Trade Review"A wonderful combination of rich theological reflection and acute social analysis makes the social discernment cycle a tool for spirit guided action at both personal and community levels. I found particularly helpful the many practical examples and exercises that flow from the author's rich experiences of guiding individuals and groups in discernment." -Peter J. Henriot, S.J., Director of Development, Loyola Jesuit Secondary School, Lilongwe, Malawi "The analysis of spiritual discernment has largely focused on individuals. Yet most contemporary leaders must involve teams when wrestling with strategic decisions affecting complex systems. The Soul of Discernment is a lucid and spiritually mature correction to this deficiency. It provides wise guidelines to system level leaders wishing to integrate spiritual wisdom and grace with contemporary organizational decisions." -Andre L. Delbecq, J. Thomas and Kathleen L. McCarthy University Professor, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
£20.90
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation Accompany Them with SingingThe Christian Funeral
Book SynopsisThomas Long begins this fascinating volume by describing how the Christian funeral developed historically, theologically, and liturgically, and then discusses recent cultural trends in funeral practices, including the rise in both cremations and memorial services. He describes the basic pattern for a funeral service, details options in funeral...
£21.85
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Jesus and the Gospels An Introduction
Book SynopsisAfter two millennia, Jesus remains as fascinating and compelling a figure as ever, not only for Christian communities but also for countless others in diverse contemporary cultures. In this fresh introduction to Jesus and the Gospels, prominent scholar John T. Carroll offers a thoughtful reading of the four Gospels, paying close attention to...
£35.15
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Luther and Erasmus Free Will and Salvation The Library of Christian Classics
Book SynopsisThis volume includes the texts of Erasmus's 1524 diatribe against Luther, De Libero Arbitrio, and Luther's violent counterattack, De Servo Arbitrio. E. Gordon Rupp and Philip Watson offer commentary on these texts as well.Long recognized for the quality of its translations, introductions, explanatory notes, and indexes, the Library of Christian...
£47.50
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Jonathan Loved David Homosexuality in Biblical Times
Book SynopsisIn this thoughtful exploration of a sensitive issue, Tom Horner considers all the references to homosexuality in the Bible--the stories of Sodom and Gibeah, David and Jonathan, Ruth and Naomi, and passages from Deuteronomy, Leviticus, Romans, I Corinthians, and I Timothy. He includes an important discussion of the words and actions of Christ in...
£22.80
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation Overcoming Jealousy and Possessiveness
Book SynopsisPsychotherapist Paul Hauck, whose popular books have brought help and advice to countless readers, now shows how jealousy and possessiveness--often the most tragic emotions--can be overcome. Applying the principles of Rational Emotive Therapy (RET), Hauck demonstrates how jealousy is a learned emotion and can be unlearned once you understand...
£18.02
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. An Introduction to the Parables of Jesus
Book SynopsisA clear and thorough introduction to the best known of Jesus' teachings, this much-needed text examines what parables are, why Jesus taught in parables, and the purpose and place of parables in the Gospel narratives. Invaluable for the beginning seminary or college students and for church study groups, this enlightening work reveals the meaning...
£26.60
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Pastoral Counseling
Book SynopsisIn the contemporary church, pastors take on many roles. One of the most important roles a pastor must play is that of counselor. However, this isn't always a natural fit for every pastor. In this creative and readable book, Wayne Oates offers a definitive argument for the history and future necessity of pastoral counseling.
£29.44
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. A Gathering of Strangers Revised and Updated Edition Understanding the Life of Your Church Understanding the Life of Your Church REV and Updated
Book SynopsisIn this edition of his widely used book, Robert C. Worley takes into account recent biblical and sociological studies and employs inclusive language to help clergy and laity see the church as it is, in relation to its members and to the larger community as well.
£19.46
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. The Strength of the Weak Toward a Christian Feminist Identity
Book SynopsisBringing together issues of religion and life, politics and personal identity, feminism and liberation theology, Dorothee Soelle presents a powerful critique of modern society, striking at dehumanizing elements that combine to oppress both women and men. Over the years, Soelle had challenged European and American readers with incisive...
£26.60
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. The Moral World of the First Christians 06 Library of Early Christianity
Book SynopsisThis volume in the Library of Early Christianity examines the ethics and morality of the earliest Christians.The Library of Early Christianity is a series of eight outstanding books exploring the Jewish and Greco-Roman contexts in which the New Testament...
£26.60
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Unapologetic Theology A Christian Voice in a Pluralistic Conversation
Book SynopsisIn Unapologetic Theology, William Placher examines religion and the search for truth in a pluralistic society. Among the issues he considers are science and its relation to belief, dialogue among various religions, and the theological...
£26.60
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Jesus Paul and the Law Studies in Mark and Galatians
Drawing upon ten years of research experience, the master scholar James D. G. Dunn presents a book on a major issue in the study of Christian origins: what were the attitudes toward Jewish law within earliest Christianity? This volume not only gathers the author's significant contributions to date but also includes new material. Divided into...
£38.95
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Homiletics
In this complete and valuable version of his Homiletics, renowned theologian Karl Barth's offers his thoughts on sermon preparation, including his understanding of the way in which the preacher should interpret scripture. Translated by Donald E. Daniels and renowned Barth translator Geoffrey W. Bromiley, this book presents lecture materials...
£21.85
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Coming Out to God Prayers for Lesbians and Gay Men Their Families and Friends
Book SynopsisChris Glaser believes that spirituality and sexuality are not opposing forces, but that they are both important parts of the human experience that ought to be embraced. This book of prayers encourages readers to "come out" to God as sexual and spiritual...
£19.00
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Disinheriting the Jews Abraham in Early Christian Controversy
Book SynopsisDisinheriting the Jews is a scholarly work of great interest and significance for both Christians and Jews. Jeffery Siker shows how strongly the figure of Abraham has shaped our religious identities. He also uses the portrayals of Abraham by early Christians as a new means of understanding the dynamics involved in the church's separation and...
£35.87
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Teaching for Faith A Guide for Teachers of Adult Classes
Book SynopsisThis useful, theologically informed guide prepares teachers in the church, whose purpose is to awaken, support, and challenge faith. Richard Osmer offers practical suggestions for preparing good lectures and leading lively discussions. He explores four important dimensions of faith--faith as belief, as commitment, as relationship, and as...
£28.50
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Preaching the Topical Sermon
Book SynopsisThis book offers a practical model for developing sermons for occasions when the Bible offers little specific guidance for interpreting an issue, need, or situation. Ronald Allen describes why and how topical sermons should be used, discusses special occasions when they are appropriate, and outlines strategies for developing topical sermons...
£19.95
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Overcoming the Rating Game Beyone SelfLoveBeyond SelfEsteem Beyond SelfLove Beyond SelfEsteem
Book SynopsisFeelings of inferiority are as universal as the common cold, and cause as many problems with health and happiness, says Paul Hauck. To help combat these negative feelings, he discourages individuals from rating themselves and encourages raising self-acceptance, improving skills, and gaining respect from...
£17.00
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. The Apocalypse A Reading of the Revelation of John
Book SynopsisIn this concise and clearly written commentary, Charles H. Talbert brings to mainline Christians a fresh reading of the book of Revelation, demonstrating that it is not only accessible but relevant for the modern-day Christian. According to Talbert, the primary causes of the marginalized status of the book of Revelation by mainline Christians...
£23.75
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation The Hebrew Bible the Old Testament and Historical Criticism Jews and Christians in Biblical Studies
Book SynopsisWriting from a Jewish perspective, Jon Levenson reviews many often neglected theoretical questions. He focuses on the relationship between two interpretive communities--the community of scholars who are committed to the historical-critical method of biblical interpretation and the community responsible for the canonization and preservation of...
£30.40
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation Saint Paul at the Movies
Book SynopsisStar Wars, Amadeus, A Separate Place, Tender Mercies, Grand Canyon, Tootsie, Ordinary People, Empire of the Sun, Pale Rider, Red Dawn, and Dead Poets Society--all these movies show concern for deep human issues also treated in the Bible. The films provide evidence that many of the apostle Paul's themes in his New Testament letters are relevant...
£19.95
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation Morality and Beyond Library of Theological Ethics
Book SynopsisPaul Tillich's classic work confronts the age-old question of how the moral is related to the religious. In particular, Tillich addresses the conflict between reason-determined ethics and faith-determined ethics and shows that neither is dependent on the other but that each alone is inadequate. Instead, Tillich reveals to us the gift that came...
£18.05
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Where Christology Began Essays on Philippians 2
Book SynopsisOne of the best known and most influential passages in the New Testament is the hymn of Philippians 2:5-11, which traces the dialectical path of Christ from preexistence--or pretemporal existence--to incarnation and exaltation. There is little agreement and a great deal of debate on this central text of Christian theology. In this book, an...
£26.60
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation A History of Prophecy in Israel Revised and Enlarged
Book SynopsisThis revised and enlarged edition of a classic in Old Testament scholarship reflects the most up-to-date research on the prophetic books and offers substantially expanded discussions of important new insight on Isaiah and the other...
£43.70
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. The Prostitute in the Family Tree Discovering Humor and Irony in the Bible
Book SynopsisThe Bible is funny! Very funny, according to Douglas Adams. In this book, Adams demonstrates how readers can discover this often-neglected humor looking at the Bible as a whole and seeing biblical stories with all their rough edges--the unethical and ambiguous characters, the unsolved problems, and the surprising endings. Adams argues that by...
£21.85
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. New Testament Christology
Book SynopsisHow should we understand the Christ of the New Testament? What is the biblical framework that theologians and students must master if their systematic Christology is to be rooted in Scripture? In this book, Frank Matera answers these questions through a comprehensive study of the Christology found in the New...
£38.95
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Reading the Old Testament Revised and Expanded Method in Biblical Study
Book SynopsisOne of the most reliable and helpful books on interpretive method is now available in a new and up-to-date edition. Firmly founded in the best scholarship, John Barton's Reading the Old Testament helps students to understand both the established methods of biblical study and the newer emerging...
£38.95
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. A Theology for the Social Gospel Library of Theological Ethics
Book SynopsisA Theology for the Social Gospel is undoubtedly Walter Rauschenbusch's most enduring work. It is here that Rauschenbusch, the father of the social gospel in the United States, articulates the theological roots of social activism that surged forth from mainline Protestant churches in the early part of the twentieth century. Skillfully examining...
£38.95
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. The Soul of Ministry Forming Leaders for Gods People
Book SynopsisRay Anderson offers an inspiring call for Christian leaders to view Jesus as a model for their own ministry today. The Soul of Ministry explores the idea of ministry across denominations and discovers its soul in God's love for the world. Designed for pastors of all denominations, this book combines social biblical theology with numerous...
£28.50
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Sexual Ethics An Evangelical Perspective
Book SynopsisIn this biblically grounded study, Stanley Grenz synthesizes theology, ethics, and current medical research to offer an evangelical perspective on the profound role which sexuality plays in our lives, and in doing so, calls the church to be a reconciling community which proclaims God's grace to...
£38.95
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Meditations on the Cross
Book SynopsisThe cross and the resurrection were central themes for Bonhoeffer's theology. These excerpts from sermons and letters contain his personal and faithful words about the crucifixion and the power of the cross for all Christians. Meditations on the Cross is ideal for devotional reading and personal...
£16.00
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation Situation Ethics The New Morality A New Morality Library of Theological Ethics
Book SynopsisIgniting a firestorm of controversy upon its publication in 1966, Joseph Fletcher's Situation Ethics was hailed by many as a much-needed reformation of morality--and as an invitation to anarchy by others. Proposing an ethic of loving concern, Fletcher suggests that certain acts--such as lying, premarital sex, adultery, or even murder--might be...
£27.55
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. How the Bible Came to Be
Book SynopsisIn a clear and concise way, John Barton describes the development of the Bible. He explains how the Bible came to be written and collected into the authoritative Scriptures of the Christian Church. Barton untangles the web of history and lets the reader appreciate the journey from spoken word to written...
£17.00
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. The Lords Prayer The William Barclay Library
£17.31
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Encountering God in Tyrannical Texts Reflections on Paul Women and the Authority of Scripture
Book SynopsisThe Bible includes any number of “tyrannical texts� that have proved to be profoundly oppressive in the lives of many people. Among them are Pauline texts that have circumscribed the lives and ministries of women throughout Christian history. What are people who honor Scripture to do with such texts, and what does it mean to speak of...
£19.00
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Old Testament Exegesis Fifth Edition
Book SynopsisThis new edition includes a major revision and expansion of online and other resources for doing biblical research and updates past editions by including a helpful configuration of the format for the exegesis process.
£22.00
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Competing Fundamentalisms Violent Extremism in Christianity Islam and Hinduism
Book SynopsisWhy do certain groups and individuals seek to do harm in the name of God? While studies often claim to hold the key to this frightening phenomenon, they seldom account for the crucial role that religious conviction plays, not just in radical Islam, but also in the fundamentalist branches of the...
£31.35
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. A Handbook to Old Testament Exegesis
Book SynopsisDesigned for both Hebrew and non-Hebrew students, A Handbook to Old Testament Exegesis offers a fresh, hands-on introduction to exegesis of the Old Testament. William P. Brown begins not with the biblical text itself but with the reader, helping students to identify their own interpretive lenses...
£35.15
Westminster John Knox Press John NTL A Commentary
£61.13
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. A Political History of the Bible in America
Book SynopsisFrom the PrologueIn invoking the metaphor of story, we have begun to build the case for an under- standing of political process that reclaims the historical dimension of nation- hood and the essential role of memory in fostering a vibrant and just society while at the same time takingTrade Review"One of America's pre-eminent biblical theologians provides a powerful and compelling picture of American history through the lens of the Bible and theology. But Hanson does not stop with his rich depiction of American religious history. Drawing on years of study, he delves even more deeply into the Bible to lay out what it has to say about politics in the human community. Those who care about American history will want to read this book. So will all those who believe our political life can--and should--be informed by the stories and teaching of the Bible. For learning how we think and how we should think about these matters, the prologue and epilogue alone are worth the price of the book." --Patrick D. Miller, Charles T. Haley Professor of Old Testament Theology Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary "Paul Hanson is a world class biblical scholar who is fully aware of both the use and the misuse of the Bible that have continued for many years. Here he takes a steady and clear look at Scripture itself and at its applications and delivers a wise and balanced assessment in an engaging readable style. I plan to assign this book in my classes and recommend it to specialists and non-specialists alike." --Harvey Cox, Hollis Research Professor of Divinity, Harvard UniversityTable of ContentsPreface Prologue: Story, Identity, and Making Sense of the Bible PART 1: A HISTORICAL RETROSPECTIVE ON THE RELATION BETWEEN THE BIBLE AND POLITICS IN THE UNITED STATESIntroduction 1 The Theocratic Model of the Puritans 2 The Challenge of the Prophetic-Dialectical Model 3 The Revolutionary Period and the Lure of the Apocalyptic Model 4 Church and State in the Founding Documents 5 The Church-State Partnership of the Antebellum Years 6 The Gilded Age: The Gospel of Wealth and the Social Gospel 7 Twentieth-Century Challenges 8 The Twenty-First Century's Perilous Debut PART 2: POLITICS IN THE BIBLE9 Defining a Suitable Interpretive Method 10 Charismatic Rule: Israel's First Polity 11 Monarchy: “Like the Other Nationsâ€� 12 Prophetic Politics 13 The Politics of Amos: Idolatrous Nationalism and the Collapse of Moral Leadership 14 The Politics of Hosea: Moral Bankruptcy and Civil Chaos 15 Isaiah: The Majesty of the Holy One as the Nation's Sole Foundation 16 Jeremiah: The Suffering Prophet 17 Ezekiel: Calamity, Ritual Cleansing, and Restoration 18 Isaiah 40â€"55: Exile and the Renewal of Hope 19 Haggai and Zechariah: A Temple-Centered Vision of Restoration 20 The Jewish Commonwealth and a Politics of Accommodation 21 Isaiah 24â€"27, 56â€"66; Ezekiel 38â€"39; Zechariah 9â€"14; Malachi: Dissent and the Dawning of Apocalyptic Politics 22 Sapiential Politics in Proverbs, Sirach, Job, and Ecclesiastes 23 The Apocalyptic Politics of the Book of Daniel and the Dead Sea Scrolls 24 Roman Occupation and Jewish Political Responses 25 The Politics of the New Testament 26 The Politics of Jesus 27 The Politics of the Apostle Paul 28 The Church Accommodates Itself to a World Not About to End 29 The Book of Revelation: A Persecuted Community Seeks Shelter in an Apocalyptic Vision 30 The Politics of the Four Gospels and Acts of the Apostles Epilogue: What Is the Bible's Message for Today? Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Sources Index of Subjects
£48.45
Westminster John Knox Press Overcoming Depression The Curse of the Strong
£15.00
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. A Preachers Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series Thematic Plans for Years A B and C
Book SynopsisPreachers get the best of lectionary and topical series preaching with this comprehensive manual of sermon series ideas based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Designed to frame consecutive weeks of lectionary texts into seasonal and short-term series, a diverse group of twelve preachers outline multiple thematic series plans for each...
£37.05
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Interpreting Prophetic Literature Historical and Exegetical Tools for Reading the Prophets
Book SynopsisExegeting a textburrowing deep into its history, language, and literary structureis an indispensable skill for any serious student of the Bible. Given their theological richness and poetic power, the prophetic texts of the Hebrew Bible would seem to be prime candidates for exegetical...Trade Review"Jim Nogalski has produced a tremendously useful exegetical primer for the prophetic books of the Bible (rather than yet another summary of their contents). There is nothing else like it currently in print. Concisely and judiciously, he treats prophetic speech formulas, parallelism, key terms, symbolic acts, literary forms, syntactical connectors, catchwords and major themes. He pays particular attention to the basic challenge of identifying speaker, addressee and context, especially in translation, and provides well-chosen examples. I recommend his book for any introductory course on the Prophets." -Stephen B. Chapman, Duke University "Seminary students, professors, and interested lay persons will thank Nogalski profusely for this clear and concise demystification of the terms, tools, and techniques utilized by biblical scholars. He provides more than a mere glossary of terms, demonstrating instead the use and usefulness of virtually the complete arsenal available to a student of Israel's prophetic literature. Most importantly, he makes this demonstration with a view toward the ultimate objective of a theological reading of the prophets, namely, the final step of hearing them in the context of a contemporary life of faith within a community of faith." -Mark E. Biddle, Russell T. Cherry Professor of Old Testament, Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond "Nogalski's book is the product of years of practical teaching experience, as well as scholarly reflection upon these ancient texts. Students coming to the exegesis of prophetic literature for the first time will find here a wealth of useful and immediately applicable information concerning how prophetic literature works, from its characteristic compositional elements to its historical settings, collection, and editing." -Steven Tuell, James A. Kelso Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
£21.85