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Luke A Commentary New Testament Library
Book SynopsisAuthoritative commentary on the Gospel of Luke for the New Testament Library seriesTrade Review"Largely free from entering into scholarly debates (but resting on sound scholarship) this commentary on the Gospel of Luke concentrates on expounding the theological narrative of Luke in simple language so that preachers and study group leaders will have a valuable, easily accessible tool with just the right amount of explanatory comment and at an appropriate level for their purposes." -I. Howard Marshall, Professor Emeritus of New Testament, University of Aberdeen. "Here is a significant work on Luke's Gospel that combines sensitive literary interests with theological acumen. The result is exactly what we might expect from John Carroll-a reliable and thoughtful guide through Luke's story of Jesus." -Joel B. Green, Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Associate Dean for the Center for Advanced Theological Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary
£999.99
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation Money and Possessions Interpretation Resources
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£37.12
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Growing in Gods Love
£16.15
Harvard University Press The Ransom of the Soul
Book SynopsisPeter Brown explores a revolutionary shift in thinking about the fate of the soul between 250 and 650 CE, showing how personal wealth in the pursuit of redemption led Church doctrine concerning the afterlife to evolve from speculation to firm reality. This new relationship to money set the stage for the Church's domination of medieval society.
£16.16
Harvard University Press Confessions Volume II
Book SynopsisConfessions is a spiritual autobiography of Augustine’s early life, family, associations, and explorations of alternative religious and theological viewpoints as he moved toward his conversion. Cast as a prayer addressed to God, it offers a gripping personal story and a philosophical exploration destined to have broad and lasting impact.Trade ReviewHammond’s translation, while always elegant and lucid, stays close enough to the Latin to give us invaluable assistance… An accessible and scholarly introduction provides a way into many aspects of Augustine’s thought which will reward both those who are new to Augustine and more experienced students. -- Edward Dowler * Church Times *
£23.70
Church House Publishing Common Worship
Book SynopsisThis service book offers a complete collection of the authorised Common Worship baptism and confirmation services. Suitable for use at the altar and font, it includes: Holy Baptism Additional Baptism Texts in Accessible Language Confirmation Reception into the Church of England Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child Admission of the Baptized to Communion Public Baptism of Infants according to the BCP Music for the Prayers over the Water President's Versions of all main services
£38.00
Thomas Nelson Publishers To Hell with the Hustle
Book SynopsisThis is your wake-up call to resist the Hustle culture and embrace the slowness of Jesus.
£13.49
James Clarke & Co Ltd Lord of the Evening
Book SynopsisMeditations on the opportunity that the evening offers for reflection.Table of Contentsthe Lutterworth Press has published many of his most popular radio meditations. These collections of thoughts and prayers remain a pleasure to use and also a handy reference for those who want to find their favourite meditation.,
£7.87
James Clarke & Co Ltd Wings of the Morning
Book SynopsisTable of Contentswas the huge response from listeners - literally thousands. In the Frank Topping series
£999.99
James Clarke & Co Ltd Leadership in Unknown Water
Book SynopsisLeadership in Unknown Waters invites organizational leaders and their teams to engage powerful questions amidst ambiguity and uncertainty as they move from the-way-things-were to an emerging future. This liminality, a threshold in space and time allowing for transition from something old to something new, is fraught with both difficulty and opportunity. Leaders, teams, and individuals who navigate this space skillfully will land in surprisingly dynamic places, encountering stories, metaphors, and inspiration for traversing the threshold not only competently, but with curiosity and confidence. In this way, futures are created that are not possible with fear-based planning or quick fixes. Withrow''s method intersects the human imagination through a visual, living metaphor (water), with attention to space (liminality, or transitional space), and focus on role (leadership development) for powerful engagement with what organizational learning theorists call the emerging future. Here, the thTrade Review"Lisa Withrow has created an authoritative addition to the growing canon of liminality studies. Leadership in Unknown Waters is unrivalled in its unique combination of the two disciplines of liminality and leadership. Withrow leads the reader to some of the great thresholds of life, suggesting a way forward through the guiding symbol of water. Refreshing in its avoidance of checklists and quick fixes, this landmark contribution will help form the next generation of transformative leaders." Dr Timothy Carson, author of Liminal Reality and Transformational Power, editor of Neither Here nor There: The Many Voices of Liminality "Lisa Withrow's model for transformation calls us to value the disruptions and in-between spaces where possibility and creativity arise from chaos. Grounded in decades of research, teaching, practice, and personal experience, she brings wisdom for moving through the wilderness. Refreshingly human-centred, open-ended, trusting, and authentic; Withrow doesn't just give directions, she teaches us to navigate." Mark Miller-McLemore, Associate Professor of the Practice of Ministry, Vanderbilt Divinity School "The uncertainty and disruption of liminal space can paralyze individuals and organizations. Leadership in Unknown Waters is required reading for leaders wishing to move beyond 'checklists' aimed at immediate survival. Instead, Withrow offers theoretically-grounded, unique practices that co-create transformative futures for groups, teams, organizations, and stakeholders in the twenty-first century." Rev. Dr. Sandra Selby, Senior Community Chaplain, Tough Work OutreachTable of ContentsPrologue Part I: Leading Into Unknown Waters Chapter One: Why Liminal Space Matters Chapter Two: Crossing Into Threshold Chapter Three: Learning the Intentional Containing Space Part II: Facets of Liminal Space Chapter Four: Living the Flow Chapter Five: Standing Strong Chapter Six: Loosing the Potential Part III: Landing in the Future-Now Chapter Seven: Crossing Onto Land Chapter Eight: Knowing the Unknown Epilogue Appendices
£22.32
Lutterworth Press Notes on Genesis and Exodus
Book SynopsisThe second volume of Thomas Merton's cetechetical conferences, showing his interpretation of key biblical textsTrade Review'As a Cistercian, Merton's life was shaped by the scriptural basis of the monastic offices. Patrick O'Connell's honest, critical introduction and exacting editing of Merton's notes for talks to his novices on Genesis and Exodus provide fresh insight into the monk's pre-Vatican II thought and fill in a missing piece of the puzzle of his theological development. Merton readers and admirers owe O'Connell a debt of gratitude for his impressive editing of the massive body of Merton's heretofore unpublished notes for monastic conferences.' Bonnie Thurston, author of Shaped by the End You Live For: Thomas Merton's Monastic Spirituality 'Patrick O'Connell continues his remarkable project of publishing Thomas Merton's work as a teacher in this edition of his notes for courses given to Gethsemani Abbey novice monks on the books of Genesis and Exodus. Meticulously edited and annotated, these notes reveal a discerning teacher who provides not just exegetical commentary but connections to liturgy, preaching, and theology, and the ongoing formation of his student monks. Impressive work that gives a fascinating vision of Merton on the Scriptures.' Michael Plekon, author of Saints As They Really Are: Voices of Holiness in Our Time 'In this book we see Thomas Merton doing exegesis of Scripture in his novitiate classes. . . . He develops it by making full use of early monastic writers as well as fathers of the church to show how the texts serve as profound means of prayer, in a way that is of benefit not only to monastics, but to anyone desiring to approach these early scriptural texts as truly leading to God and to prayer. Patrick O'Connell's introduction situates these classes in relation to other books of Merton written both before and after the date of these conferences. It serves to give a more comprehensive picture of Merton's writings. We can be very grateful to the editor for his work.' James Conner, OCSO, Abbey of Gethsemani 'This book is priceless for two major reasons: it offers a window into Merton's contemplative biblical spirituality that he shared with the Trappist novices; and these insights are buttressed by the meticulous editing of O'Connell-his rich interpretive introduction, extensive explanatory notes, and cross references to Merton's journals, letters, and poetry.' Monica Weis, SSJ, author of The Environmental Vision of Thomas MertonTable of ContentsForeword by Pauline A. Viviano Introduction Notes on Genesis Notes on Exodus Textual Notes Bibliography Scripture Index General Index
£999.99
James Clarke & Co Ltd Charles Wesley in America
Book SynopsisA study of Charles Wesley's time in America where he struggled as a newly ordained Anglican priest, faced scandal, and engaged with the politics of the time.Trade Review"S.T. Kimbrough continues to gift us with the fruit of a lifetime of study of Charles Wesley. This volume, focused on Wesley's time in and reflections on North America, provides much detail on a topic touched on only in passing in most Wesley biographies. Recommended!" - Randy L. Maddox, William Kellon Quick Emeritus Professor of Wesley and Methodist Studies, Duke Divinity School "For years, S.T. Kimbrough has sought to make Charles Wesley known, through analysis of his theology, diverse publications, especially of little-known portions of Wesley's vast poetic corpus. Here he digs deeply into the American narrative, not stopping at Charles's manuscript journal - but filling in details of the narrative with letters and historical details about the colonial context, much from primary source materials. . . . The present volume is yet one more addition to Kimbrough's invaluable contributions to the -eld of Charles Wesley studies." - Ryan Nicholas Danker, from the Foreword "S.T. Kimbrough, the founder of the Charles Wesley Society, has published more works than anyone else in the world on and by Charles Wesley. His expertise shines throughout this volume in a way that matches the importance of his subject for a completer understanding of the history of Methodism in America." - Richard P. Heitzenrater, author of Wesley and the People Called MethodistsTable of ContentsForeword by Ryan Nicholas Danker Abbreviations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Georgia Sojourn Introduction The Locus of Charles Wesley's Georgia Activity The Georgia Section of the MSJ Conclusion A Positive Afterthought 2. The Boston Sojourn Introduction The Boston Religious Context The Boston Visit Summary and Evaluation 3. Charles Wesley and Slavery Encounter with Slavery in Charleston Other Documents Involving Charles Wesley and Slavery A Puzzlement 4. Charles Wesley's Response to the Revolutionary War and to the American Colonies Charles Wesley's Critique of the War Charles Wesley's Critique of the Colonies Appendix A: Letters regarding two former African slaves Appendix B: An Extract from the Depositions of William Floyd, Little Ephraim Robin John, and Ancona Robin Robin John Selected Bibliography Index of Personal Names Index of Place Names
£999.99
James Clarke & Co Ltd This Monastic Moment
Book SynopsisA reflection on this current period and a call to embrace the opportunities God has given.Trade Review"A rich and apposite account that informs, transforms, and forms the reader. De Gruchy's insights will help you discern the mystery that is God, the power and vitality of the church, and the value of the monastic life today. Read this book and formulate a rule to navigate the wilderness of life. Learn from pilgrims who have trod the road before and are now at the covenanting community of Volmoed." - Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town "In This Monastic Moment, de Gruchy has offered people a chance to stop, look, and listen - three fundamental monastic activities. The reader is offered a chance to step into a wisdom tradition drawn both from monasticism and Africa that has much to offer the restless hearts of twenty-first-century men and women - a wisdom that takes them on an adventure to discover the God of life. . . . A book well written and worth reading." - Abbot Robert of Ampleforth Abbey, Yorkshire, United Kingdom "In a frightening and fragmenting world, many are asking how Christian faith can resist and counter the divisive tendencies that threaten life on earth. With a wealth of theological insight, historical knowledge, and experience living in a present-day community in South Africa, de Gruchy highlights how awareness of the monastic tradition can resource contemporary experiments in new forms of community, spirituality, and lifestyle. A most timely book." - Keith Clements, Former General Secretary, Conference of European Churches "Taking us on a historical and ecclesial journey, de Gruchy invites us to appreciate monastic life as God's gift to the church. Jesus' call to follow God and witness to his love brings disciples closer to their deep identity and makes them brothers and sisters of all. Keeping God and the world in their hearts is their prophetic message and a source of inspiration to serve. This is the challenge of This Monastic Moment." - Brother Alois, Prior of Taizé "Monastic traditions are long and many-sided. Like all real change, the strands begin in withdrawal in order, paradoxically, to engage their moment. This Monastic Moment is a rich historical, exegetical, and theological treatment that beautifully moves this living heritage toward our critical moment. The whole comes together in the final chapter, crafted with compelling insights from Bonhoeffer and Merton. De Gruchy offers a superb, detailed account of - and fund for - our own withdrawal and engagement." - Larry Rasmussen, professor, Union Theological Seminary, New York City
£999.99
SLG Press The Steadfast Throne of Three
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£11.13
SLG Press Signs of the Times
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£8.93
SLG Press Directions
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£12.01
SLG Press Stations of the Cross
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£10.64
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. New SpiritControlled Woman
Book SynopsisExploring the basic temperaments (melancholy, sanguine, choleric, phlegmatic), Beverly helps women discover their strengths and weaknesses and reveals how the Holy Spirit maximizes and minimizes these to fulfill God's purpose for their lives.
£13.49
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. A Book of Prayer
Book SynopsisThis beautiful Milano Softone edition of A Book of Prayer provides an entire year's worth of short, encouraging prayers readers can use to start their own life-changing conversations with God about thanksgiving, forgiveness, wholeness, healing, and love. This compact book makes a perfect gift of inspiration for any occasion.
£11.02
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. The Power of Praying
Book SynopsisBestselling author Stormie Omartian encourages readers to embrace a rich, active prayer life in The Power of Praying (more than 125,000 copies sold)now in trade version. This gathering of Stormie's reflections, prayers, and devotions addresses topics relevant to a woman's life, including family and marriage, priorities, God's will, and more. Rerelease in trade with new cover.
£9.97
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. A Book of Prayers for Couples
Book SynopsisWhen a husband or wife prays for their spouse, both receive the blessing. Their marriage is strengthened, their commitment renewed, and difficult places made smooth. These powerful prayers come from The Power of a Praying® Wife, The Power of a Praying® Husband, and The Power of Prayer™ to Change Your Marriage.Trade Review“This is a wonderfully rich volume of prayers. Stormie covers so much ground in this book, one finds oneself thinking, ‘Yes, this is what I would want to pray, how did she know that?’“A wonderful bonus is the correlating scripture on every page. Stormie looks at our relationships in a realistic and practical way, yet it is always carried in grace. She is always a supremely encouraging author. I recommend this book to all couples.”—Katie Stewart
£11.02
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Prayer Warrior
Book SynopsisFor every Christian who wants a meaningful prayer life that is more than just asking for blessings, bestselling author Stormie Omartian shows how to pray with strength and purposeprayers resulting in great victory, not only personally but also in advancing God's kingdom and glory.
£14.39
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Power of a Praying Husband Book of Prayers The
Book SynopsisIn The Power of a Praying® Husband Book of Prayers, Stormie Omartian shares some of her most-loved prayers in a small edition you can keep on hand for quick conversations with God to lift up your wife the areas of her commitment to God, health, priorities, motherhood, and faith.
£6.25
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. The Power of a Praying Parent
Book SynopsisStormie Omartian and her husband spent 20 years raising their children...and more than 40 years praying for them. Now, in 32 short chapters, Stormie shares how you can pray through each stage of your child's life, from early childhood to adulthood.Trade Review"No writer has made so positive an impact on the prayer life of this generation of Christians as Stormie Omartian. God has used her profoundly and there is no one I would recommend more readily: she's biblical, practical, and best of all—she lives the life!" —Pastor Jack Hayford, Founder-Chancellor, The King's University
£13.49
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. The Power of a Praying Parent Prayer and Study
Book SynopsisCorresponding with the chapters in Stormie's bestselling book The Power of a Praying Parent, this life-changing and family-building study guide addresses a variety of important topics, including how to pray for God's plan for each child, the growth of your children's faith, and strong, healthy family relationships.
£9.97
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Power of a Praying Woman Deluxe Edition
Book SynopsisIn The Power of a Praying® Woman Deluxe Edition, you will find Stormie’s book written for the feminine heart. She uses personal illustrations, carefully selected Scriptures, and heartfelt prayers to help you develop a vision for your future, avoid a pray-and-run existence, and find wholeness and completeness in God’s embrace.
£14.85
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Power of Praying for Your Adult Children The
Book SynopsisIn this follow-up to The Power of a Praying Parent, Stormie addresses areas of concern you may have for your grown children and shares how to lift them up to God. It doesn’t matter how young or old they are, you can rest in the power of God working through your prayers.Trade Review"No writer has made so positive an impact on the prayer life of this generation of Christians as Stormie Omartian. God has used her profoundly and there is no one I would recommend more readily: she's biblical, practical, and best of all—she lives the life!" —Pastor Jack Hayford, Founder-Chancellor, The King's University
£13.49
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. 40 Days Through Daniel Revealing Gods Plan for
Book SynopsisThe book of Daniel holds the distinction of being one of the most important prophetic books in the Bible—and one of the most challenging to understand. Now you can unearth its inspiring lessons and enduring truths in just 40 daily readings.
£13.49
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Keeping Your Kids on Gods Side
Book SynopsisAre your children being exposed to negative criticism of Christianity at school, from their friends, or online? This book will help you equip your kids to respond with confidence to the tough questions others ask.Trade Review"I consider Keeping Your Kids on God's Side to be an important, eye-opening 'gateway' book. Natasha has done a wonderful job of quickly introducing the important issues and evidences from the perspective of a parent. She's engaging, thoughtful, and she knows how to throw the ball so you can catch it. Let Keeping Your Kids on God's Side serve as an introduction to the most important work you will ever do as a parent." —J. Warner Wallace, author of Cold-Case Christianity and God's Crime Scene, international speaker, professor at Biola University"I almost wish my children were young again so I could use Natasha Crain's book with them. Through her parenting blog, Crain has access to the most important questions and challenges parents are hearing from their children today. She writes in strong, vigorous prose and does a great job of pitching her answers at a level that parents can understand—and, even more importantly, that they can use." —Nancy Pearcey, author of Total Truth and Finding Truth, apologetics professor, Houston Baptist University"Keeping Your Kids on God's Side is a timely and much-needed book. Natasha provides a road map so parents feel equipped to have the critical (and difficult) faith conversations with their kids. If you want to see your kids have a vibrant faith, then get this book and start having these conversations with your kids today!" —Sean McDowell, author of more than 15 books, including A New Kind of Apologist, international speaker, professor at Biola University"Keeping Your Kids on God's Side is an outstanding resource every Christian parent should have in their home library...this book is the most accessible, non-intimidating treatment of key apologetics issues I've seen to date, and I will be recommending it to every parent I encounter!" —Melissa Cain Travis, Assistant Professor of Apologetics, Houston Baptist University, author of Young Defenders series of apologetics books for kids"Parents, wake up. The secular culture is challenging our kids like never before and we've got to prepare them for the barrage of false ideas they will most certainly face. Apologetic conversations are no longer optional; they're a necessary part of our kids' discipleship. Thankfully, Keeping Your Kids on God's Side is the resource we all need. It's accessible and comprehensive, and it will equip you to engage your kids in conversations that count, big time." —Brett Kunkle, Student Impact Director, Stand to Reason"Many well-intentioned, godly parents unknowingly send their children out into the world malnourished by an insufficient diet of evidence for their faith...We know. Ratio Christi sees it every day in our chapters on high school and college campuses. Students come to us starving for ways to defend their faith from intellectual assault. As the director of parent outreach at Ratio Christi, I've been looking for a tool to recommend to parents so they can start this training early at home. This is it. Start feeding your family a steady diet of Keeping Your Kids on God's Side to strengthen their hearts and minds for the battles against the secular smorgasbord they will face." —Julie Loos, Director, Ratio Christi Boosters"As a youth pastor, I'm thrilled to see an apologetics book written with parents in mind! It is not a matter of if your children or students will encounter arguments against Christianity, but when. Questions will come, and when they do, where will your kids find answers? The Internet? Their college professors? Atheist friends? We need to take responsibility to equip ourselves to be that resource...this book will help you do just that!" —Patrick Brown, Student Ministries Director, Whitehaven Road Baptist Church"As a pastor over family ministries, I am very excited about this book! It answers many of the strong objections against Christianity in amazing depth, yet in such a clear manner that even someone new to apologetics can easily understand it." —Jared Novak, Family Pastor, New Life Church Bonita Springs
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Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Gracelaced Discovering Timeless Truths Through
Book SynopsisGraceLaced is about more than pretty florals and fanciful brushwork—it's about flourishing. This beautiful volume of seasonal devotions from artist and author Ruth Chou Simons encourages readers to become deeply rooted in God's faithful promises.Trade Review"How amazing is it, mamas, to have the beautiful, powerful, never-failing word of God all over our homes? I love that Ruth is using her incredible talent to help us follow God's commands so beautifully through her book, GraceLaced: Discovering Timeless Truths Through Seasons of the Heart." —Korie Robertson, of A&E's Duck Dynasty and author of Strong and Kind: Raising Kids of Character"Ruth Simons, mama to 6 boys, and one breathtaking artist (our walls sing with her gorgeous, edifying prints), is a mentor to me in many soul, life-giving ways. Have you seen Ruth's paintings? Four of these exquisite wonders hang on walls in our home...and one of those paintings, God used to lead us through the hardest season...and her Instagram feed? her blog? her book? can be like a gift of manna." —Ann Voskamp, author of One Thousand Gifts and The Broken Way"There is art that is beautiful and which causes you to pause and consider Him—and then there is that art that so swells with His beauty that you can't help but take off your shoes. Ruth's art, by brushstroke and pen, is the most exquisite kind of creative expression in that it made me want to put down her work and peer more closely at God. I have a growing list of friends to whom I want to gift this book. It's too good not to share again and again." —Sara Hagerty, author of Every Bitter Thing is Sweet
£24.64
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Beholding and Becoming
Book SynopsisWe become what we behold when we set our hearts and minds on Christ and His redemption story here in the details of our daily lives. Bestselling author Ruth Chou Simons invites you on a new journey full of intricate original art in Beholding and Becoming. Trade Review"Not only is Ruth Chou Simons a gifted artist, she’s a gifted author. In her newest book, Beholding and Becoming, she faithfully combines biblical wisdom with beautiful reminders from nature. It’s evident on every page that her creations reflect her love for our Creator. This book will encourage your soul, remind you of truth, and help you delight in the majestic world all around you." —Melissa Kruger, author and director of women’s content for The Gospel Coalition"Filled with beauty and truth, Ruth Simons' Beholding and Becoming helps us reorient our thinking and our gaze to behold the Creator of the universe. 'We become what we behold,' and this book provides tools to help us fix our eyes on the One we will worship for eternity." —Trillia Newbell, author of Sacred Endurance,If God Is for Us, and the kids' book God's Very Good Idea"Through her brush and pen, Ruth calls us to open our eyes to the abundance of beauty and truth that completely surrounds us but for some of us (raises hand) is hard to see. This book points to the mystery, artistry, and attention to detail that God has woven into the midst of the mundane, repetitive, and ordinary. A stunning masterpiece—you'll hang on every word and obsess over every painting." —Myquillyn Smith, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Cozy Minimalist Home"Becoming what we behold offers the hope of becoming as we’ve always hoped, because it holds up Christ. In a world battling for our eyes and attention, this is a deeply important book for our times. These pages are more than a feast for the eyes—they are direly needed manna for souls who want what fulfills. Let your tired, hungry soul gaze on Whom your soul wants most. And your soul will become more like you always wanted: more like Jesus. This is a beautiful orthodoxy, this is transformationally cruciform, this is a masterpiece forming us more like our Master. Behold. Become. Be held." —Ann Voskamp, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Broken Way and One Thousand Gifts"Ruth’s beautiful art is just a vessel for this deeply meaningful book that will cause you to love God more and see Him in your everyday life." —Jennie Allen, author of Nothing to Prove, founder and visionary of IF:Gathering"In a world that continually calls us to worship self, Ruth Simons invites us to consider what our hearts admire. Through her captivating paintings and wise words, Ruth beckons us to an infinitely better source of worship: our creator, God. We all need to be reminded that true contentment and growth aren’t found in worldly achievements but in beholding God in all His glory. We’re thankful for the hope and encouragement in this book." —Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, cofounders of Risen Motherhood and coauthors of Risen Motherhood"In a broken world where chaos, clutter, confusion, and contention surround us and threaten to undo us, Ruth Chou Simons invites us to lift our eyes upward and behold God’s beauty and grace. Ruth's rich artistry—both visual and written—points us to a redeeming God who is making all things new. Seeing Him in even the most ordinary moments and details of life, we are moved to worship and are transformed into His likeness. One day the restoration will be complete, and our hearts will be forever ravished by His beauty." —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, author, Bible teacher/host of Revive Our Hearts"Ruth is such a gift to us—her voice is strong and honest, yet believably grace-filled and kind. We learn and grow into who we want to be when Ruth's words and art lead us." —Annie F. Downs, bestselling author of 100 Days to Brave and host of That Sounds Fun podcast
£24.64
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Charting the End Times
Book SynopsisFeaturing a foldout portraying God's complete plan for the ages, over 50 full-color charts and diagrams, and carefully researched answers to your toughest questions, this updated and enhanced edition of Charting the End Times will leave you confident in your ability to make sense of Bible prophecy.
£22.52
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. The Day Approaching
Book SynopsisAs a native Israeli of Jewish roots, Amir Tsarfati provides a distinct perspective that weaves biblical history, current events, and Bible prophecy together to shine light on the mysteries about the end times. In The Day Approaching, he points to the scriptural evidence that the return of the Lord is imminent.
£13.49
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. As It Was in the Days of Noah
Book SynopsisAs It Was in the Days of Noah not only reveals biblical signs indicating that this coming global judgment is imminent, but also shows how Noah's story provides a deep reservoir of hope for all those who follow God.
£13.49
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Why Did God Do That
Book SynopsisIt's time to take on the question of God's goodness. We say that Scripture affirms itbut does it really? Uncover the truths about God's power, integrity, and compassion, and let them be your guide through the difficult stories of the Bible.Trade Review “For decades, Christian thinkers have garnered tremendous gains in defending the existence of God. With important exceptions, the same cannot be said about defending God’s goodness in light of biblical texts that seem to say otherwise. Accordingly, I am thrilled about the release of Tingblad and McDowell’s stunning book Why Did God Do That? While well organized and accessible, this book is deep, thorough, and carefully researched. I learned a lot from reading it. Two things stood out to me: First, though other books have addressed particular issues, I know of no book that brings together all the main problems in one place. This alone makes the book invaluable. Second, by emphasizing God’s patience, his desire that all be saved, his constant warnings of judgment, his holiness, and the severity of human sin and depravity, Tingblad and McDowell argue convincingly not that God is good in spite of these texts; rather, he is good within them. There is no book like this one. I could not recommend it more highly.”—J.P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and author of A Simple Guide to Experience Miracles “Through the centuries, the Christian community has been prompted by varying cultures to respond to the questions of an all-powerful God dealing with the brokenness of a fallen world. Fortunately, the truth of God’s Word stands strong as a foundation to understand the reality of a loving and good God. But how can the church respond when Scripture itself seems to present God in a negative light? Matthew Tingblad and Josh McDowell offer very thorough encouragement in Why Did God Do That? This book provides ample evidence that God does not require us to blindly trust in his goodness when faced with Bible difficulties. Truly, the good news of God’s grace through Jesus Christ bursts forth in the midst of this discussion as a source of great hope and inspiration. Knowing God’s holiness and our sin against him, we should be amazed at his mercy, not judgment. Even so, God does not delight in judgment, but desires all people to be saved. Why Did God Do That? will be a useful reference tool for all believers as they share, with conviction, that God is consistently good and just.”—Miles McPherson, senior pastor of the Rock Church, San Diego, California “Violence in the Old Testament. Misogyny. Hell. These are topics many Christians would shy away from or try to dismiss with a quick answer. Instead, Tingblad and McDowell acknowledge the real challenge these topics pose—and yet boldly proclaim that Christianity has the resources to demonstrate God’s goodness. This is a nuanced, well-balanced, and exceedingly strong case for our good God.”—Lee Strobel, New York Times bestselling author and founding director of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics, Colorado Christian University “Although I am (obviously) biased, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Tingblad and McDowell do not shy away from the thorniest ethical issues in the Old Testament. Through extensive research, reflection, and personal examples, they offer insights that will help both believers and skeptics make sense of the claim that God is not good.”—Sean McDowell, PhD, professor of apologetics at Biola University, and author or coauthor of many books, including A Rebel’s Manifesto “What Tingblad and McDowell have done in this book is absolutely fearless. They’ve pulled no punches and addressed hard questions head-on. Whether you are struggling with some difficult theological doubts yourself, or you want to be better prepared to talk about your faith with someone who is not a follower of Jesus, Tingblad and McDowell have paved the way for you in the most delightfully accessible and theologically rich manner. This apologetic work is perfectly timed for a society struggling to navigate numerous challenges to God and his Word.”—Adam Griffin, lead pastor, Eastside Community Church in Dallas, Texas, coauthor of Family Discipleship, and host of the Family Discipleship Podcast
£13.49
Harvest House Publishers Into the Storm
Book SynopsisInto the Storm is about trusting in the goodness of God in the chaos of life. With an honest look at hardships and hope, this practical and gospel-centered guide will help you charge into the storms of life trusting the One whom even the wind obeys.
£14.39
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. The Power of a Praying Wife Devotional
Book SynopsisIn these 100 topical devotionals, bestselling author Stormie Omartian shares how she has continued to witness God do amazing things in her marriage since first writing The Power of a Praying Wife.
£15.75
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Called to Take a Bold Stand
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£14.39
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. The Power of a Praying Wife NoteTaking Edition
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Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Antisemitism in the End Times
Book SynopsisFind Hope in the Fight Against the Longest Hatred As inflammatory rhetoric and unprovoked violence against Jews surge worldwide, Christians are faced with significant questions: What is next on God?s agenda for His people of promise? And how can we, as friends of the Jewish people and of Israel, fight against this rising hatred?Antisemitism in the End Times provides a roadmap for Christians seeking to understand and confront this age-old prejudice. As this longstanding hatred takes on its most insidious and lethal form yet, historian Olivier Melnick provides compelling insights to help you understand antisemitism?s many iterations throughout Scripture, history, and culture replace false narratives about the Jewish people and Israel with historical and biblical truth become an ally in the fight against the dangerous new face of end-times antisemitism As your awareness of antisemitism?s pervasiveness grows, you will be equipped and mobilized to fight boldly against it, to build bridges with Jews, and to bring as many people as possible to saving faith in Messiah Jesus.
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Biblical Foundations of Spirituality
Book SynopsisBiblical Foundations of Spirituality invites readers to touch a finger to the flame of the Bible by offering guidance on what, how, and why to read Scripture as a source of spiritual nourishment. The second edition builds on Barbara Bowe's acclaimed book with two new chapters by Laurie Brink and John R. Barker introducing key theological concepts and exploring how biblical spirituality was first experienced and expressed in early Christian communities.The book begins by exploring the many meanings of the word spirituality, then leads readers through the Biblefrom Genesis to Revelationto develop a biblically based spirituality that can serve as a compass in the challenges of life. Updated to reference the latest scholarship, this book helps make the Bible more accessible and shows how it can be relevant to life today. The book stresses the spiritual dimension of biblical figures' search for God and shows how their insights about Godfrom successes to dead endscan reflect our contemporaryTrade ReviewIn this second edition of Barbara Bowe’s award-winning book, the original text is supplemented by two excellent new chapters. John Barker’s discussion of postexilic theology serves as a bridge between the theology of the Old and New Testaments, and Laurie Brink provides a sketch of the postcanonical movement of Christian theology. Bowe laid a firm foundation for this work; Barker and Brink have added to the trustworthiness of its structure. -- Dianne Bergant, CSA, Catholic Theological UnionBarbara Bowe’s work contributes to an understanding of spirituality that emphasizes how our daily and contextual response to God gives rise to our theology. Her work considers how the lived daily experience of a people of faith “touching their fingers to the flame” and “eating God’s word” gave rise to the Sacred Scripture and continues to give rise to our theologizing on that Scripture. The contributions of John R. Barker and Laurie Brink to this new edition of Bowe’s masterful work help the flame of her book burn even brighter. -- Gilberto Cavazos-González, OFM, Pontifical University AntonianumTable of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition Acknowledgments Abbreviations for Biblical Books Chronology Introduction: Touching a Finger to the Flame 1 What Is Spirituality? 2 God beyond All Names 3 The Riddle of the World 4 The God of Blessing and Salvation 5 I Have Heard Their Cry 6 Royal Power and the Covenant Dream 7 Prophetic Spirituality 8 Wisdom Has Built Herself a House 9 Crisis and Hope 10 That Man Jesus 11 Pauline Spirituality 12 A New Heaven and a New Earth Conclusion: Biblical Foundations of Spirituality Epilogue: The Church That Sojourns Notes Glossary Bibliography Index of Biblical Names Index of Proper Names Index of Places Index of Scripture Citations and Ancient Literature Index of Subjects In Memorial: Barbara Ellen Bowe, R.S.C.J.: December 1, 1945–March 14, 2010
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SPCK Publishing And Man Created God
Book SynopsisIf God created man, who created God?Table of ContentsContentsAcknowledgments 7Foreword 9Part One: Back on the Public Agenda 151. The Renewal of an Old Attack on Religion 17Part Two: Early Advocates of a Sceptical View 332. A New Challenge to the Gods 353. Its Later Uptake and Turnaround 45Part Three: Four Leading Modern App roaches 614. God as the Product of Human Wishes: Ludwig Feuerbach 635. God as a Substitute for Oppressive Conditions: Karl Marx 806. God as a Projection of Repressed Desires:Sigmund Freud 967. God as the Symbol of Human Potential: Erich Fromm 112Part Four: A Time for Self-Examination 1318. Facing Up to the Personal Challenge 133Notes 149
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SPCK Publishing They Say We Are Infidels
Book SynopsisThe inside story of the sufferings of Christians in Iraq and Syria from 2003 onwards.Table of ContentsCONTENTSMap of Iraq and Syria xiPreface: Pay Money xiiiPART 1 : War and Peace1. Insaf ’s Journey 32. Right of Return 113. No Guarantees 194. Fire like Cold Water 355. The War Before 516. Window of Opportunity 63PART 2 : Chasing Peace7. Vanished 818. Crusaders and the Mujahideen 919. Places of Exile 10510. The Keeper of Nahum’s Tomb 12711. A Church of Martyrs 13912. Fasting and Flight 157PART 3 : Inside the House of War13. The Coming of a New Caliphate 17114. The Death of One American 18515. The New Jihad 19716. Emptying Mosul 21317. Enlisted 22918. The Final Fall 23919. Fighting ISIS 25520. Cities of Refuge 26921. A Garden by Night 285Acknowledgments 299Time Line of Key Events in Iraq and Syria 303Notes 309Index 317About the Author 321
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SPCK Publishing Hark
Book SynopsisHow did Christmas become today's bulging stocking of goodies?Trade Review"Christmas sits among us like a familiar member of the family - but its history, as told here, is a story-and-a-half. A brilliant book." - Jeremy Vine * Source TBC *"If you don't know what to get someone for Christmas, and would like to know how you're in this position in the first place - this funny and interesting book could solve both your problems at once." - Milton Jones * Source TBC *Table of ContentsCONTENTSForeword by Chris Evans 10On my first page of Christmas… 12Prologos: In the Bleak Midwinter 15Chapter 1 The First Nowell (4 bc–ad 300) 25Chapter 2 Roman Holiday (753 bc–ad 325) 49Chapter 3 Ho Ho Who? (270–1100) 65Chapter 4 Merrie Olde England (935–1588) 89Chapter 5 Caves and Carols (1181–1610) 115Chapter 6 Cancel Christmas (1517–1800) 129Chapter 7 All is Quiet (1700–1861) 149Chapter 8 The Night Before (1809–1931) 161Chapter 9 God Bless Us, Every One (1827–1901) 175Chapter 10 A Lesson in War (1862–1928) 211Chapter 11 Through the Marvels of Modern Science (1906–2012) 231Chapter 12 Bing to Bublé (1934–present) 247Wrapping Up: Last Christmas… and Next 268Bibliography 274The Big Christmas Timeline (Abridged) 276A Christmas Quiz! 282
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SPCK Publishing The Story of the Cross
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsCONTENTSAbout the authors 4Dedication 5Introduction 6Chapter 1: The cross of shame 10Chapter 2: People of the cross 18Chapter 3: “By this conquer!” 26Chapter 4: Reigning from the cross 32Chapter 5: The cross and the inheritors of Rome 38Chapter 6: The cross and hammer (Vikings) 46Chapter 7: The challenge of Islam:crusader cross, crusader Christ? 52Chapter 8: Suffering on the cross 60Chapter 9: The cross in Africa 66Chapter 10: Crucifix or empty cross?The Reformation and Counter-Reformation 72Chapter 11: New World – new cross? 80Chapter 12: The cross in the age of imperialism and industrialization 86Chapter 13: The cross in the age of total war 92Chapter 14: The supreme sacrifice 98Chapter 15: The abuse of the cross (fascism and racism) 104Chapter 16: The Man on a Village Tree:the persecuted identifying with the cross in the post-war world 112Chapter 17: The cross as a fashion statement 120Chapter 18: The cross in modern art and installations 128Chapter 19: The future of the cross 138Acknowledgments 146References 147Index 156Credits 160
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SPCK Publishing Jesus The Unauthorized Biography
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Chapter 1. A conversation of many “voices” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Chapter 2. Back-story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Chapter 3. “O little town of Bethlehem”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Chapter 4. Growing up in “Galilee of the Gentiles”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Chapter 5. “A voice crying in the wilderness” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Chapter 6. “The kingdom of heaven is at hand”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Chapter 7. A band of brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Chapter 8. A band of… sisters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Chapter 9. The “good news”: what exactly was it?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Chapter 10. “Broods of vipers” or “stalwarts of national life”?. . . . 141Chapter 11. Escalating crisis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Chapter 12. Enter the Romans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165Chapter 13. “Tell no one…” A secret messiah? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Chapter 14. “O Jerusalem…” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187Chapter 15. From Palm Sunday to the Last Supper. . . . . . . . . . . . . 198Chapter 16. Messiah on trial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212Chapter 17. The death of Jesus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226Chapter 18. “On the third day”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238About the authors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Tudor Reformation 818 Shire Library
Book SynopsisThe Reformation transformed England forever. From peasants in the lanes and fields to the court of Henry VIII, no life was left untouched as the Roman Catholic Church was replaced as the centre of the nation's religious life. Emerging from a dense mesh of European ecclesiastical and political controversy and Tudor dynastic ambition, the English Reformation ended with the Pope supplanted as the head of the national church, the great monasteries owners of much of the country's land disbanded and destroyed, the Latin Mass replaced by vernacular services and the colourful wall paintings of parish churches whitewashed. This is a fully illustrated introduction that looks at the main players Thomas Cranmer, Henry VIII, Thomas Cromwell and others as well as the broad sweep of this era of bitter controversy, brutal persecution and seismic upheaval.Table of ContentsTradition or Scripture? / The Old Church / Origins of the Tudor Reformation / The Break with Rome / Reform in the Parishes / Mary and Elizabeth / Further Reading / Places to Visit / Index
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Taylor & Francis Trinity and Religious Pluralism
Book SynopsisThe doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most distinguishing marks of Christian faith. This is the first book to present an overview of the role of the Trinity in Christian theology in relation to religious pluralism and other religions. Approaching the study of the relationship between Christianity and other religions from the perspective of the Trinity, this book surveys all the major contributions to the topic by leading theologians at the international and ecumenical level. Veli-Matti Karkkainen points to future challenges and areas in need of development, examining in detail a case study exploring how the Catholic Church has responded to Islam from the perspective of the Trinity. Students of theology and religious studies will find this an invaluable text for courses that discuss religious pluralism and Christianity''s relation to other religions. Pastors, other Christian workers, and academics will also find it a handy reference tool for teaching and further study.Trade Review'Kärkkäinen brings the most important development of 20th century Christian theology (the rediscovery of doctrine of the Trinity) into conversation with the most important development of 20th century religious studies (the notion of religious pluralism). The result: a rumor of a Christian theology of religions and a discussion on which all Christians, theologians or not, should listen in.' Professor Kevin Vanhoozer, Trinity International University, USA 'This work is distinguished by short sentences, ease of style, and clear definition of the terms used... All in all, this work of survey and analysis is both informative and interesting. It will help readers to place themselves, as it were, on the map of this subject, and also enable them to engage with the issues that will be raised, as they surely will be, in the years ahead.' Church Times 'Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen's useful volume is both a mapping of some of the ways in which contemporary Christian theologians are seeking to align these two important currents with one another, and itself a contribution to that process of alignment.' Interreligious Insight 'The strength of this present book is its journalistic quality - it is a helpful exposition of the state of the art of those who have attempted to approach a Christian theology of religions from a trinitarian perspective...' Calvin Theological JournalTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: the doctrine of the Trinity and the challenge of religious pluralism. Part I The Uniqueness of the Christian Trinitarian Faith as the End of the Dialogue: Karl Barth: the Trinity as the distinguished mark of the Christian God. Part II The Potential and Critical Function of the Christian Trinitarian Faith in the Dialogue With Other Religions: Karl Rahner: Trinity and 'anonymous Christianity'; Jacques Dupuis: a trinitarian theology of religious pluralism; Gavin D'Costa: a 'Catholic' trinitarian theology of religions; Wolfhart Pannenberg: the trinitarian faith as the resource for the common search for the truth; Clark Pinnock: a pneumato-trinitarian theology of religions. Part III The Christian Trinitarian Faith as an Embrace Of Pluralism: John Hick: the doctrine of the Trinity as problematic; Raimundo Panikkar: the cosmotheandric trinitarian mystery; S. Mark Heim: a trinitarian theology of religious ends. Part IV A Case Study in Trinitarian Theology of Religions: The Roman Catholic Church's trinitarian doctrine and the monotheism of Islam. Conclusion: toward a Trinitarian theology of religions; Bibliography; Index.
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