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Book SynopsisIn this beautiful treasury of sacred wisdom, Mara Freeman shares the rich legacy of the Celts -- the festivals, gods and goddesses, saints, faeries, music, poetry, and storytelling that anchor this magical tradition. Discover myths, rituals, recipes, and crafts for every month of theyear. Honor Saint Brigit with a prayer in February, or ensure a merry start to May with a bowl of frothy syllabub. Come together with friends and neighbors to celebrate community in the high days of August, then learn to weave a solstice wreath in snowy December.Traditional blessings, ancient lore, and guided meditations inspire you to reconnect with the rhythms of the natural world, and view the sacred as an integral part of every day. Rediscover the wisdom and healing power of nature, and cultivate and honor your soul as you would the earth. Let the spirit of the ancient Celts enchant you in every season, year after year.

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Book SynopsisRegina M. Janes proposes a new theory of the origins of the hereafter. Drawing on a variety of religious traditions and contemporary literature and film as well as cognitive science and evolutionary psychology, Inventing Afterlives shows that in asking what happens after we die we define the worlds we inhabit and the values by which we live.Trade ReviewThis engaging and thought-provoking book has a capacious range that includes those who believe there is no afterlife and spans time from the ancient Greeks and Egyptians to our current scientific, psychological, and religious thinking about what we imagine—or hope—happens after death. -- Paula R. Backscheider, Philpott Stevens Eminent Scholar, Auburn UniversityRegina Janes has written a brilliant, inquisitive, polymath essay to explain why the afterlife required inventing and what the results may show about the diversity and consistency of human nature. For adventurous wit on a forbidding terrain, this book has no precedent and will allow no imitator. -- David Bromwich, Yale UniversityInventing Afterlives is an intensively researched and brilliant book. The question of what humans have made of the afterlife is fascinating and Janes, who knows more about this subject than any scholar living (or, dare I say it, dead), has achieved something like completeness in her survey of the material. -- Blakey Vermeule, Stanford UniversityRegina Janes’ Inventing Afterlives is a breezy but well-informed romp through the ages as cultures from those of primitive humans to those of the digital age do what the title of this manuscript states, invent afterlives, telling their members what to expect, or, as in our own age, telling them what cannot happen even if the space or site of the afterlife gives writers a perfect setting to stage righteous justice or cynical evasion. -- Daniel T. O'Hara, Temple UniversityThere is no doubt that Janes’ book will be of interest to scholars of religion, particularly those who focus on the areas of death and immortality studies, religion and literature, and religion and popular culture since it contains a cache of literary and cinematic references. -- Cynthia A. Hogan * Reading Religion *This book, which travels time and disciplines, cannot be ignored. Scholars and students of sociology, anthropology, religion, and cultural history will find Inventing Afterlives particularly useful for developing new approaches to conceptualizing and interrogating beliefs in the hereafter. Janes’s study strips away theological and anachronistic understandings about belief in life after death, leaving us with a productive framework with which to question the validity of both our own assumptions about the afterlife and those of other scholars. -- Camille Grace Leon Angelo * Religious Theory *Table of ContentsPreface 1. Concerning the Present State of Life After Death 2. Impermanent Eternities: Egypt, Sumer and Babylon, Ancient Israel, Greece, and Rome3. Touring Asian Afterlives: Eternal Impermanence4. Pursuing Happiness: How the Enlightenment Invented an Afterlife to Wish For5. Wandâfuru Raifu or Afterlife Inventions and VariationsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisA critical edition of a classic work by the renowned philosopher George Santayana evaluating key movements in American intellectual history.Winds of Doctrine presents six essays by the internationally recognized critic and philosopher George Santayana. The essays, edited by David E. Spiech, Martin A. Coleman, and Faedra Lazar Weiss, and introduced by Paul Forster, address the broad sweep of intellectual trends—or, as the title suggests, the ever-changing winds of thought—of the Spanish-born American thinker’s time. The topics range from the secularization of American culture to the rise of religious modernism to the “genteel tradition” in American philosophy, the subject of Santayana’s final lecture in America and perhaps his best known essay. The original Winds of Doctrine, published in 1913, was the first book published after Santayana’s 1912 departure for Europe. Santayana had felt stifled at Harva

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Book SynopsisThis classic book asks what it is to know Jesus. It will enable thinking Christians to ask new questions about their faith, their reading of the New Testament, and the theology of redemption.

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Book SynopsisOutlines a new approach to priesthood, suggesting that we only begin to understand what a 'priest' is once we have understood what priesthood is theologically and biblically - God's way of blessing the world.Trade ReviewHere we have a gripping (even exciting) new approach to priesthood . . . almost every page is rich with biblical, theological, historical and practical wisdom – to be read, considered, and then read again! -- Gordon Kuhrt * Anvil *[On The Provocative Church] A refreshingly honest book from a theologian who clearly knows that most of society doesn’t think the way the church does, and wants to do something about it. * Church of England Newspaper *One of the best, most honest, most theologically grounded and therefore most practically helpful books on evangelism to have come out in recent years. -- Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford

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Book SynopsisTom Wright has completed a series of guides to all the books of the New Testament, each with his own translation of the text. Each short passage is followed by a commentary with helpful background information. The format makes it appropriate also for daily study.Trade Review"Each book is written in Wright's familiar, accessible language and can be used for either individual or group study to enhance reader understanding of the Bible." Life and Work "This enterprise is probably the most exciting thing to have happened in Christian education for many years." Expository Times

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Book SynopsisExplores contemplative prayer, discernment, spiritual direction, covenant community, spiritual practice and Sabbath-living as a way of resourcing ministries with youth. This book offers some of the experience, teaching, praying and thinking behind the spirituality project.

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Book SynopsisLittle books of guidance let you grasp the essentials in less than an hour!

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Book SynopsisThis companion journal to the popular Breathing Under Water by bestselling author Richard Rohr will help you determine what you are addicted to and to find a way of overcoming your compulsionsTrade ReviewRichard Rohr continues to guide us to greater wholeness. The latest example is his new book, Breathing Under Water. A prolific writer, his books have helped countless souls, especially those who struggle with issues of brokenness and seek transformation. * National Catholic Reporter *Spirituality is perhaps an ill-chosen word in this book's subtitle, given that Rohr's characterization of Christianity is (and always has been) relentlessly incarnational. Here his identification of the gospel with the core tenets of Alcoholics Anonymous underscores how redemption comes to us in and through the messes we make of our lives, not despite them. Anyone with first- or even second-hand knowledge of the Twelve Steps can attest to the unsettling challenges they present to safe, respectable, middle-class Christianity: "When the churches forget their own gospel message, the Holy Spirit sneaks in through the ducts and air vents. AA meetings have been very good ductwork, allowing fresh air both in and out of many musty and mildewed churches." * The Christian Century *Breathing Under Water is a must-read for any person who recognizes the need to go "inward" on their soul’s journey to question what their relationship is with God, themselves, and others. The author guides us on a journey that begins with a powerlessness or being shipwrecked on a deserted island. It is God’s greatest surprise and constant disguise. We always want to be the manager of our lives. But God makes sure that several things will come our way that we cannot manage on our own... What Breathing Under Water comes to be is an understanding that those people who have undergone suffering and pain come up to be a compassionate people, loved by God, to be there for others experiencing a similar challenge in life. Rohr summarizes that a graced moment from God is when the suffering people can love and trust a suffering God, and through this deep transformation, will save and be there for one another. -- Paula J. Scraba, PhD * The Cord *

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Book SynopsisAn introduction to why Christian faith makes sense, both to the head and to the heart: written with the thinking sceptic and the spiritually curious in mind.Trade Review"In The Sanity of Belief, Simon Edwards brings his sharp mind, quick wit and legal training to bear on the question of whether or not there are strong enough reasons to find meaning and hope through Christian faith. Drawing on history, philosophy, literature and more, his rapid-fire ideas come wrapped in a generosity of spirit that leaves you feeling that he'd still be your friend even if you disagreed with every word he said. This is a lively, fresh and thoughtful exploration of Christian belief. Highly recommended." -- Sheridan Voysey, presenter, BBC Radio 2's 'Pause for Thought', and author of The Making of Us: Who we can become when life doesn't go as planned"Anyone who is interested in questions of meaning, significance, goodness, truth, hope, love or suffering will find helpful insights from a fellow traveller in this very readable book. Written by a gifted thinker trained in law and theology, Simon Edwards shares what he has discovered in his own journey, as he has worked through difficult issues head-on, seeking truth based on credible evidence. In the legacy of C. S. Lewis, he speaks to the ordinary person in a humble, respectful and intellectually engaging manner that is a pleasure to read." -- Thomas Tarrants, President Emeritus, the C. S. Lewis Institute"Thought-provoking and exciting. This book invites you into a faith that just makes sense." -- The Revd Canon Yemi Adedeji, author, pastor, speaker and Director of One People Commission at Evangelical Alliance UK"What's the purpose of life? Where can we find meaning and significance? How can we find hope in the midst of suffering? These are just some of the questions that all of us ask at some point in life, so how do we navigate our way through them and find answers that we can rely on? In this fantastically helpful book, Simon Edwards draws on his own personal story of wrestling with these questions to show why the Christian faith and the message of Jesus offer the most compelling answers to life's deepest questions. Beautifully and engagingly written, well researched, funny, moving and, at times, very personal, The Sanity of Belief shows why the Christian faith truly makes sense. Whether you're a seeker or a sceptic, or simply somebody who wants to follow Socrates' advice and avoid the unexamined life, this book will help you on your quest for not just the truth but also life in all its fullness." -- Andy Bannister, author, speaker and Director, Solas Centre for Public Christianity"Simon Edwards has done us a great favour in writing The Sanity of Belief. He has drawn from the deep wells of human understanding - science, history, philosophy, Scripture and experience - to bring us something that is both clear and refreshing. His deceptively simple style is a pleasure to read and his wide-ranging case for the sanity of the Christian faith is convincing and satisfying." -- Dr John Dickson, author, historian and Distinguished Fellow in Public Christianity, Ridley College"Many people believe that Christianity is irrational and irrelevant to real life. Simon Edwards, in his brilliantly written book, shows why this could not be further from the truth. The Sanity of Belief addresses the spiritual questions of this cultural moment in a unique and disarming way that appeals to reason and history as well as to humour and the ups and downs of everyday life. If you are not sure what you believe, this book is for you. If you do, this book is a must-read - and give it to your friends too." -- Sharon Dirckx, author and speaker, OCCA The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics

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Book SynopsisThe ESV-CE published by SPCK has been approved by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, and Scotland, as the basis for the new Lectionary (2022) and all future liturgical texts used by Catholics.

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Book SynopsisThe extraordinary story of the Bible in England from approximately the fourth century, and its later translation into English in Britain and America up to the 21st century. It charts the profound impact successive versions of the Bible have had on the people and communities that read them.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Kloppenborg’s combination of a wide range of evidence based on epigraphic, documentary, literary and archaeological data to present a fresh perspective for understanding the New Testament and early Christ assemblies, is both remarkable and worthy of applause. . . . A must-read for New Testament scholars and deserves a permanent spot on reading lists for classes on Paul and the social-historical context of the New Testament.”—C. M. Kreinecker, Ephemerides Theologicae LovaniensesWinner of the 2021 Frank W. Beare Award, sponsored by the Canadian Society of Biblical Studies“This exceptionally important book offers a clearer understanding of who the early Christ followers really were, where they came from, and how their way of life eventually evolved into the preferred ‘religion’ of the Roman Empire.”—Anders Runesson, author of The Origins of the Synagogue“John Kloppenborg employs his unmatched knowledge of Greek and Roman associations to construct the first systematic comparison of these small groups with early Christ assemblies. This is a masterpiece of historical research and a model of comparative method.”—Larry L. Welborn, author of The Young Against the Old“Why did early Christian groups organize themselves the way they did? What might have attracted people to them? These are questions John Kloppenborg addresses with exemplary clarity and force of argument.”—Arjan Zuiderhoek, author of The Ancient City“This data-rich book is a must-read for those interested in the world of earliest Christianity, providing new understandings of social history and of philology. The reader will learn about the rich, the powerful, the citizen and about the immigrant, the artisan, the laborer, the enslaved, and the poor.”—Laura Nasrallah, author of Archaeology and the Letters of Paul“A watershed in New Testament scholarship, Christ’s Associations is an exciting interpretation of epigraphic sources, which reframes questions of constant debate. One example is Kloppenborg’s choice to translate membership lists of guilds, rather than focusing on spaces for assemblies.”—David Balch, author of Contested Ethnicities and Images

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is the fruit of an immense amount of research in the contemporary study of the Biblical covenant. No one who takes up the challenge to study it, whether scholar or not, will come away from reading it without being more astute in matters human and divine. The thesis of the book is masterly in its basic insight: life lived under Biblical covenant cannot be separated from life lived in relationships dictated by familial terms and ties. It is the family which is central to the Bible’s view of life for the simple reason that the family is central to life itself."—James Swetnam, S. J., Pontifical Biblical Institute"Scott Hahn opens new vistas, chases down old haunts, and leads us to a fuller, deeper, and more penetrating understanding of covenant. Until we get 'covenant' right, we simply don't understand the Bible. When I think of the word 'covenant,' I think of Kinship by Covenant. When I have any questions about 'covenant,' this is the first book I will turn to for ever and a day."—Scot McKnight, North Park University"At last Scott Hahn’s Kinship by Covenant is published! Maintaining a masterful command of the data on biblical and ancient near eastern covenants, the work exposes how, for over a century, biblical scholarship lost sight of the covenant as a kinship-forging ritual. Richly documented, theologically profound, the book will prove an invaluable resource in Old and New Testament study."—Gregory Yuri Glazov, Seton Hall University, Immaculate Conception Seminary"Both well-written and exhaustive, this impressive work will fascinate readers with New Testament truths about God's unyielding covenant with his chosen, fallible people."—David Noel Freedman

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Book SynopsisThis new and completely redesigned edition surveys the myriad holy men, mystics and ascetics of India in astonishing photographs and an informed and trenchant commentary.Trade Review'Stunningly photographed … lucid and revelatory' - The Independent on Sunday

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Book SynopsisThis is the first survey of religious beliefs in the British Isles from the Old Stone Age to the coming of Christianity, one of the least familiar periods in Britaina s history. Ronald Hutton draws upon a wealth of new data, much of it archaeological, that has transformed interpretation over the past decade.Trade Review"An excellent, up-to-date compendium of British pagan religions based primarily upon recent archaeological findings. Hutton has contributed a well documented resource which has popular interest." Library Journal "Brilliant ... Hutton's book gives us by far the best, most level-headed overview of this fascinating but contentious subject." Times Literary SupplementTable of ContentsPreface. Preface to the Paperback Edition. 1. The Mysteries Begin (c.30,000 - c.5000 BC). 2. The Age of The Tombs (c.5000 - c.3200 BC). 3. The Coming of the Circles (c.3200 - c.2200 BC). 4. Into the Darkness (c.2200 - c.1000 BC). 5. The People of the Mist (c.1000 BC - c. AD 500). 6. The Imperial Synthesis (AD 43 - 410). 7. The Clash of Faiths (AD c.300 - c. 1000). 8. Legacy of Shadows. Notes. Additional Source Material. Index.

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Book SynopsisWhen Stan Dale, missionary to Irian Jaya, entered the Yali cannibalistic community, he found people living in terror of their women-hating, child-despising gods. This classic tale of faithful determination will enlarge your perception of God at work in the world.

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Book SynopsisIn this never-before-published compilation of teachings, A.W. Tozer offers piercing insight and practical application to help you make God-honoring, life-giving decisions in a culture that prizes what is evil. Here are the wisdom and biblical insight you need to resist the vanity of this world and stand firm on holy ground.

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Book SynopsisA deep study on the doctrine of eternal security Does one moment of faith secure a person''s eternal destiny with God--even if that person later stops following and trusting in Jesus? Or does a person have to keep on trusting and following Jesus to remain in a saving relationship with God? Now expanded with new chapters and research, this landmark book continues to offer one of the most penetrating studies on the controversial doctrine of eternal security, perseverance, and apostasy in the New Testament. Calling into question the popular 'once saved, always saved' belief, internationally respected pastor and scholar Dr. Robert Shank reveals that the question we should be asking is not, 'Is the believer secure?' but rather, 'What does it mean to be a believer?' Straightforward, thorough, and grounded in biblical understanding, this book warns Christians about dangers that could potentially lead a believer to become an unbeliever (falling away from fa

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Book SynopsisThe amount of religious and theological material available on the Internet is enormous and can be daunting. Are you finding the information you need?This valuable book will assist theological librarians, instructors, researchers, and others in making sense of the vast amounts of religious and theological information available today on the Internet. It provides a general overview of what''s out there and specific examples that you can access as you read.Beginning with a thorough discussion of information technology and theological libraries, Theological Librarians and the Internet: Implications for Practice compares and contrasts the state of the field in 1990 with the situation that theological librarians face today. Then you''ll learn how theological libraries are beginning to utilize Web catalogs to improve access to their unique collections and how the major gateways to these catalogs can be accessed. This unique book also provides you with predictions for thTable of ContentsContents Internet Shock: Change, Continuity, and the Theological Librarian New Technologies and Theological Research Religious and Theological Journals Online: The ATLA Serials Collection Project The Function of Web Catalogs in Theological Libraries Electronic Journals in Religious Studies: Theological Libraries Prepare for the Digital Future Theological Distance Education: A Librarian's Perspective The Creation of the Wabash Center Internet Guide Homiletics and Liturgics on the Internet Accessing Digital Images: Sources for Christian Art on the Internet Opening the Front Door: Designing a Usable Library Website Using the Web in Religious Studies Courses Some Selected Internet Resources for Novice Researchers of Christian History Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations for Website Design in Religious and Theological Academic Libraries Using the Web in Religious Studies Courses Some Selected Internet Resources for Novice Researchers of Christian History Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations for Website Design in Religious and Theological Academic Libraries Virtually Jewish: The Creation of a Jewish Internet Tutorial Index Reference Notes Included

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Book SynopsisParents have the privilege and responsibility to partner with God to release their children's divine destiny. From Bethel Church leaders and parents Bill and Beni Johnson comes this practical 31-day prayer resource for those who long to receive and impart God's enthusiastic heart for their children, pray daily for them, and model prayer with them.

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Book SynopsisIn this expanded edition, trusted church leadership consultant provides practical advice for churches to articulate their vision, implement their mission, and align their identity and direction.

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Book SynopsisThis Catholic commentary on Hebrews interprets Scripture from within the living tradition of the Church for pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive yet user-friendly primer to the Septuagint (LXX) acquaints readers with the Greek versions of the Old Testament. It is accessible to students, assuming no prior knowledge about the Septuagint, yet is also informative for seasoned scholars. The authors, both prominent Septuagint scholars, explore the history of the LXX, the various versions of it available, and its importance for biblical studies. This new edition has been substantially revised, expanded, and updated to reflect major advances in Septuagint studies. Appendixes offer helpful reference resources for further study.Table of ContentsContentsList of IllustrationsPreface to the Second EditionPreface to the First EditionMapTime LineIntroduction: Why Study the Septuagint?Part 1: The History of the Septuagint1. The Origin of the Septuagint and Other Greek Versions2. The Transmission of the Septuagint3. The Septuagint in Modern Times4. The Septuagint as a TranslationPart 2: The Septuagint in Biblical Studies5. The Language of the Septuagint6. Establishing the Text of the Septuagint7. Using the Septuagint for the Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible8. The Judean Desert Discoveries and Septuagint Studies9. The Septuagint and the New Testament10. Interpreting the SeptuagintPart 3: The Current State of Septuagint Studies11. Our Predecessors: Septuagint Scholars of a Previous Generation12. Current Studies in Language and Translation13. Reconstructing the History of the Text14. Theological Development in the Hellenistic AgeAppendixesA. Major Organizations and Research ProjectsB. Reference WorksC. GlossaryD. Differences in Versification between English Versions and the SeptuagintE. Symbols and Abbreviations of the Göttingen Critical ApparatusIndexes

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Book SynopsisIn this carefully argued essay, leading theologian David Bentley Hart critiques common understandings of Christian tradition by offering a compelling portrayal of a living tradition held together by apocalyptic expectation--the promised transformation of all things in God.Table of ContentsContents1. Tradition and Traditionalism2. Tradition and Causality3. Tradition and Development4. Tradition and History5. Tradition and Doctrine6. Tradition and Apocalypse7. Tradition as ApocalypseIndex

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Book SynopsisA trusted scholar provides a biblical theology of the whole Bible, examining the overarching message that is conveyed throughout.Table of ContentsContentsProloguePart 1: Creation to the Edge of Canaan1. Genesis2. Exodus3. Leviticus4. Numbers5. DeuteronomyInterlude: A Synopsis of Creation to the Edge of CanaanPart 2: The Story of Possession, Exile, and Return6. Joshua7. Judges8. Ruth9. 1-2 Samuel10. 1-2 Kings11. 1-2 Chronicles12. Ezra-Nehemiah13. EstherInterlude: A Synopsis of the Story of Possession, Exile, and ReturnPart 3: Israel's Songs and Wisdom14. Job15. Psalms16. Proverbs17. Ecclesiastes18. Song of SongsInterlude: A Synopsis of Israel's Songs and WisdomPart 4: Judgment and Salvation in the Prophets19. Isaiah20. Jeremiah21. Lamentations22. Ezekiel23. Daniel24. The Book of the TwelveInterlude: A Synopsis of Judgment and Salvation in the ProphetsA Brief Retrospective of the Old Testament StoryPrologue to the New TestamentPart 5: The Kingdom in Matthew, Mark, and Luke-Acts25. The Gospel according to Matthew26. The Gospel according to Mark27. The Gospel according to Luke and the Acts of the ApostlesInterlude: A Synopsis of the Kingdom in Matthew, Mark, and Luke-ActsPart 6: Eternal Life in the Gospel and Epistles of John28. The Gospel according to John and the Johannine EpistlesInterlude: A Synopsis of Eternal Life in the Gospel and Epistles of JohnPart 7: The End of the Ages Has Come according to the Apostle Paul29. The Theology of PaulInterlude: A Synopsis of the End of the Ages Has Come according to the Apostle PaulPart 8: Living in the Last Days according to the General Epistles30. The Epistle to the Hebrews31. The Epistle of James32. The Epistle of 1 Peter33. The Epistles of 2 Peter and JudeInterlude: A Synopsis of Living in the Last Days according to the General EpistlesPart 9: The Kingdom Will Come34. The Book of RevelationEpilogueIndexes

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Book SynopsisThis cogent and thought-provoking study of Luke as a charismatic theologian challenges traditional Protestants to reexamine the impact of Pentecost. Now revised and updated.Table of ContentsForeword by Mark Allan PowellPreface to the Second Edition1. The Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts2. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament3. The Holy Spirit in the Gospel of Luke4. The Holy Spirit at Pentecost5. The Holy Spirit in the Acts of the Apostles6. The Charismatic Theology of St. LukeIndexes

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Book SynopsisThis beginning textbook by two Biblical Hebrew experts combines the best of traditional grammars, new insights into Hebrew linguistics, and a creative pedagogical approach.

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Book SynopsisThis brief, accessible text introduces the history of biblical interpretation and argues for a retrieval of premodern spiritual habits of reading Scripture.Table of ContentsContents1. Introduction to the History of Biblical InterpretationPart 1: Historical Survey2. Earliest Christian Exegesis3. Later Patristic Exegesis4. Medieval Exegesis5. Early Modern Exegesis6. The Rise of Historical-Critical ExegesisPart 2: Letter and Spirit7. (Ir)Reconcilable Differences?8. A Way ForwardIndexes

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Book SynopsisOne of the world's leading Christian apologists delivers a groundbreaking book that shows how the Christian story can be told and retold to connect effectively with unbelievers in today's post-Christian culture.

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Book SynopsisStep-by-step instruction for the beginning preacher on how to develop expository sermons.

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Book SynopsisIf you feel overwhelmed, you''re not alone. Three out of five people admit to doing more than they can manage. Thinking God requires this, we say, 'I must be everything to everyone.' Then we struggle and feel selfish and guilty when we say no, grow weary, or snap at someone out of sheer exhaustion. Is this what God desires? Somewhere along the line of being a good Christian, wife, daughter, or friend we lose sight of who we are in Christ. We put our performance above God and who he says we are. But what if we chose a more soul-full way?Rest Now offers permission to breathe. It exposes the lies that distract, tire, and bully us, so we don''t strive for rest but love from it, like Jesus did. Learn how to - create boundaries that allow you to overflow with love- say no so you don''t hate yourself later- ditch passive-aggressive behaviors in favor of healthy conversations- embrace permission-giving thoughts to create mental spa

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Book SynopsisThis introduction argues that practical theology is part of the everyday life of the church and helps readers evaluate the approach most appropriate to their ministerial context and theological tradition.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction1. Practical Theology as the Ordinary Life of the Church2. Practical Theology as Faith Seeking Understanding3. The Gospel and Practical Theology4. Practical Theology and Lived Theology5. Practical Theology as a Conversation about Practice and Theology6. Theological Reflection7. Practical Theology and Theological Disciplines8. Practical Theology as a Conversation about Culture9. Beginning Small-Scale Empirical Research10. Producing Practical TheologyIndex

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Book SynopsisThis book offers an accessible introduction to the prophetic books of the Old Testament, grounded in the view that these books should be read as Christian Scripture.Table of ContentsContents1. IntroductionPart 1: The Context of the Prophets2. The Theological Context of the Prophets3. The Historical Context of the ProphetsPart 2: The Old Testament Prophet4. The Role of the Old Testament Prophet5. False Prophets and the Prophets of the Nations6. The Message of the Prophets7. The Persuasive Strategies of the Prophets8. From Prophetic Word to Biblical BookPart 3: The Prophetic Books9. Isaiah10. Jeremiah11. Ezekiel12. Daniel13. Hosea14. Joel15. Amos16. Obadiah17. Jonah18. Micah19. Nahum20. Habakkuk21. Zephaniah22. Haggai23. Zechariah24. MalachiIndex

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