Theology Books
SCM Press Poet the Warrior the Prophet SCM Classics
Book SynopsisThis material was originally delivered at the 1990 Edward Cadbury Lectures in the University of Birmingham. Using poetry, story and philosophy, this book shows that theology cannot be reduced to conventional forms.
£19.99
SCM Press Jesus
Book SynopsisThis volume argues that theology and Christology are inseparably bound together: one can only talk about God when one talks about Jesus. The author develops that connection systematically and brings together dogmatics, biblical exposition and philosophical reflection.Trade ReviewIn compiling an excellent bibliography of sources on the female diaconate, Wijngaards has done a fine service to the non-European reader. (...) While this book is replete with interesting and valuable citations and references for the scholarm it continues the popular style of Wijngaards's The Ordination of Women in the Catholic Church (2001), and is more suitable for the general reader. Phyllis Zagano, Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y. THEOLOGICAL STUDIES, December 2004. ‘This book is a “must” for all serious students of contemporary theology.’ Expository Times ‘A model of how doctrine should be done.’ Theology ‘A masterpiece from one of the seminal minds of our era… One of the finest books written in theology in our time.’ Methodist Recorder
£25.98
SCM Press Texts of Terror
Book SynopsisHere, the author examines four Old Testament narratives of suffering in ancient Israel: Hagar, Tamar, an unnamed concubine and the daughter of Jephthah. The stories prompt much reflection on contemporary misuse of the Bible, and therefore have considerable relevance in modern times.
£25.98
SCM Press Parables of Jesus
Book SynopsisIn this text, Joachim Jeremias explores the variety of ways of interpreting the parables of Jesus, including their translation; the way different audiences altered the parables Jesus told; and the role of the New Testament writers in shaping their telling of the parables.
£25.00
Hymns Ancient & Modern Sea of Faith SCM Classics
Book SynopsisThe Sea of Faith made a huge impact when it was first published to accompany a major television series in the mid 1980's. For a generation that was embodying the ebbing of the tide of faith, it articulated the huge intellectual and cultural shifts that had resulted in most people no longer having any connection with official religion.
£21.99
SCM Press Christology in the Making
Book SynopsisThis text is designed for students and academics studying the doctrine of the incarnation. James Dunn clarifies in detail the beginnings of the belief in Christ as the Son of God and discusses the historical context of such beliefs.Trade Review‘an excellent presentation of a mass of complicated material…to be commended for its honest attempt to set Paul et al in the eschatological setting of the earliest Christian Gospel than reading their statements through the incarnational spectacles of later developments’ (Theology)
£43.00
SCM Press SCM Dictionary of Third World Theologies
Book SynopsisAn invaluable resource for all academics, students, ministers, and laypeople who are interested in theological issues from a global perspective.
£26.60
SCM Press The Peaceable Kingdom
Book SynopsisA Hauerwas "reader", this book is aimed at undergraduate students of ethics. The author characterizes non-violence as the cornerstone of Christian ethics.Trade Review"The books are beautifully produced and illustrated and clearly organised. They are the product of a clear view of quality RE."LOOK! HEAR!
£28.00
SCM Press The Christ Like God
Book SynopsisThe central thesis of The Christ-like God is that Jesus is the reflection in human life of the being of God.Trade Review"Bishop John V Taylor's treatment of the doctrine of God is quite magisterial...it gathers into one piece a whole rich theological and devotional treasury to sdmire, to savour and to enjoy." the Journal of Christian Doctrine and Philosophy
£21.99
SCM Press Discovering the Quran
Book SynopsisNeal Robinson’s Discovering the Qur’an has now become a standard text-book, since it is an excellent resource for those who require a clear and accessible introductory text. It offers a clear interpretation of many aspects of the Qur’an, and is in three parts. A crucial resource for all students of Islam.
£37.11
SCM Press Concept of Biblical Theology An Old Testament Perspective
Book SynopsisBarr views Old Testament theology and New Testament theology as sub-sections of 'biblical theology' as opposed to 'doctrinal' or 'philosophical' theology. e Barr guides the reader through the various supportive and opposing arguments with his own conclusion that elements of biblical theology still have validity in theological scholarship.
£40.85
SCM Press In the End the Beginning The Life of Hope
Book SynopsisA starting point for students new to Moltmann. He examines the personal experiences in his life, in which the future is awaited, times when we search for new beginnings and find them. In three parts that correspond to birth, rebirth and resurrection, Moltmann extols the true value of Christian hope that powers new beginnings.Trade Review"Here is a strong liberal (...) with a solid, intellectually impressive faith. An old man close to death who offers those younger than him a firm, supporting hand on this strange pilgrimage here below." NEW DIRECTIONS, October 2004. "The book is of appropriage length for interested undergraduates and virtually all foreign terms and phrases are translated, which are few since he purposely avoided technical terminology, but the content is also suitable for postgraduates interested in a brief theological understanding of hope and eschatology, and the book might especially be welcome for those searching for a suitable entree into Moltmann's thought. Owing to the fact that the chapters were conceived as occasional pieces, one could read only the topically relevant chapter(s) and not lose the overall flow of the work." Ryan A.Neal, University of Edinburgh, REVIEWS IN RELIGION AND THEOLOGY, April 2005. "This little book deserves attentive reading from both the general reader and the scholar, as well as providing a useful way into the thinking of J.Moltmann for those who are unfamiliar with it." Dr A.A.K. Graham. CHURCH TIMES "This is a book about Christian hope; so it was appropriate reading in the aftermath of the Asian tsunami, and during the remembrance of Auschwitz. Does Moltmann's thinking about hope have anything hopeful to say about these two terrible happenings? Directly, no; but indirectly, a great deal. (...)The book is intended for a wide readership, and is not an academic work like God in Creation or The Crucified God; but it is a serious piece of scholarship, and it is a good but not an easy read." Philip Crowe, Oswestry, THEOLOGY, Sept/Oct 2005.
£21.99
SCM Press From Feminist Theology to Indecent Theology
Book SynopsisAiming to clarify concepts and make the authors' arguments easy to understand, this title is broken down into three sections, each with an introduction to the subject and a list of further reading. The text maps onto courses concerned with Gender Studies, Body Theology, Political Theology and Liberation Theology.
£25.98
SCM Press Synodalities
£22.64
SCM Press The Metaphor of God Incarnate
Book SynopsisNew content for this new edition includes a new chapter on the nature of Christology according to the Catholic theologian, Roger Haight and a new chapter on John Macquarrie's Christology in Jesus Christ in Christian Thought, and Christology Revisited. It aims to offer a less pretentious and more credible Christology than traditional orthodoxy.Trade ReviewThe students of theology and philosophy as well as lay readers will find the book very interesting and highly readable. Hick's insights in the development of Christian culture and in other religious cultures will broaden the vision of the readers, and modify their perspectives about religion...Muslim readers will value this book for its contents supporting their stance regarding Christ...Arifa Farid, Islamic Times 1994
£23.51
SCM Press Postcolonial Imagination and Feminist Theology
Book SynopsisThis book is by an internationally recognised author who is widely regarded as one of the leading authors in postcolonial feminist studies. Written at an academic level but often takes the form of a personal account: with the resulting appeal to our crossover market of HE institutions and seminariesTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part One : Postcolonial Imagination and Feminist Interpretation; Chapter 1 Postcolonial Imagination: Historical, Dialogical and Diasporic; Chapter 2 Searching for Wisdom: Sources of Postcolonial Feminist Theologies; Chapter 3 Making the Connections: Postcolonial Studies and Feminist Biblical Interpretation; Chapter 4 Finding Ruth a Home: Gender, Sexuality and the Politics of Otherness; Part Two : Postcolonial Feminist Theological Vision; Chapter 5 Postcolonial Feminist Theology: What is it? How to do It?; Chapter 6 Political Theology : Voices of Women from the South; Chapter 7 Engendering Christ: Who Do You Say That I Am?; Chapter 8 Beyond Pluralism: Towards a Postcolonial Theology of Religions; Chapter 9 Mending of Creation: Women, Nature and Hope.
£31.56
SCM Press SCM Core Text Wisdom Literature
Book SynopsisAimed at undergraduates on level two or three courses relating to Old Testament Wisdom literature. This book begins with a consideration of what the term 'wisdom literature' means in Hebrew usage, and also examines which biblical materials might properly be classified as belonging to the category of wisdom literature.Trade ReviewThe achievement of this book is to cover a lot of ground briefly and in a relatively straightforward way without compromising the accuracy of the scholarship. (...) Above all the author manages to convey the special characteristics of Wesleyanism at its best, neither Nonconformist nor Church of England and, having natural affinities with both Evangelicals and High Churchmen, a broader Church than the Established Church itself. Edward Royle, Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society 'This is an extremely fine study of Israelite Wisdom literature, which ducks none of the complexities and challenges of the genre, but which admirably clarifies many issues. it will be a source of great interest to devotees of the biblical text who wish to learn more about its inner structures and meaning, to students of the text at university or theological college, and to discussion groups in churches and synagogues'. Church Times, May 2007
£26.60
SCM Press Controversies in Feminist Theologies
Book SynopsisExposes the controversies within key areas of feminist theology eg Christology, ethics, prayer and the after life, the virgin Mary, hermeneutics, the body and to examine whether feminist theology is now bankrupt as both discourse and praxis. It is suitable for use on undergraduate or postgraduate courses in feminist / contextual theology.
£25.98
SCM Press Missionshaped Church A Theological Response
Book SynopsisOffering a critical response to the Mission-Shaped Church report, this title is aimed at church leaders interested in Mission-Shaped Church and educators who wish to provide their students with a balanced view. It raises questions about the concepts of Kingdom, Church, and Mission, concepts that are not distinguished clearly in the report.Trade ReviewWe are used to well argued and thoughtful writings from John Hull and this essay is no exception. (...) I commend this essay to all my colleagues in the network. Judi Hattaway
£11.66
SCM Press Christology from the Margins
Book SynopsisProvides a comprehensive queer discussion of Christology, concluding with the view of Christ's person and work from a queer perspective. Suitable for undergraduate study.
£38.00
SCM Press Aquinas Summa Theologica II
Book SynopsisAquinas' "Summa Theologica" is his most famous work. It consists of a summary of the reasonings for almost all points of the Catholic faith. Part of "SCM Briefly" series, this title seeks to serve as a support resource for students. Summarising the original text, it looks at Part II of this text, which concerns man's striving for the highest end.
£12.63
SCM Press Descartes Meditation on First Philosophy
Book SynopsisDescartes' Meditations on First Philosophy was published in 1641, designed for the philosopher and for the theologian. His philosophy is one that students cannot be without and this Briefly provides a thorough and accessible guide to one of his most important works.
£12.63
SCM Press Matthew
Book SynopsisIntended for the clergy as well as academics and students to provide guidance in reading the Bible under the rule of faith, this title aims to recover classical theological commentary for the 21st century. It demonstrates the intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the Bible.Trade Review'There will be those who find this commentary a breath of fresh air. There is certainly much to challenge and inspire Christian readers.' Biblical Literature, November 2007
£25.98
SCM Press Beyond Liberation Theology A Polemic Reclaiming Liberation Theology
Book SynopsisPresents the global socio-economic context within which liberation theologians work. This book argues that at the heart of social abandonment is idolatry, and that we do not live in a secular world anymore but an idolatrous one. It believes that poor blacks suffer more than middle class blacks, that poor women suffer more than middle class women.Trade ReviewControversial and brilliant. Petrella is one of the leading voices in twenty-first century Latin American Liberation Theology.' Marcella Althaus-Reid, PhD Chair in Contextual Theology, School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh 'Ivan Petrella's brilliant and bold book raises several timely and important challenges for future work within & about liberation theologies. He has produced a seamless and compelling integration of theology, economics, and legal theory, both addressing and stimulating debate with the major liberation theologies of the Americas. His analysis will be key for years to come.' Otto Maduro, Professor of Latin American Christianity & World Christianity, Drew University Theological School 'In this timely and well-argued book Ivan Petrella's thought gets even more incisive and original. The current state of the world requires the challenge of liberation theology because the poor are dying everywhere, not only in the so-called Third World. Theology, economics and legal theory come together in this wonderful canvas of social reflexivity; this is a book that will remain seminal to all theologians in the 21st Century.' Mario I. Aguilar, Chair of Religion and Politics, Director, Centre for the Study of Religion and Politics (CSRP), St Mary's College, University of St Andrews
£28.00
SCM Press Politics of Liberation A Critical Global History Reclaiming Liberation Theology
Book SynopsisOffers a reading of the political history of the world as an against-story, a story of an anti-traditional tradition. This text presents an alternative reading of the history of the political world and the ideas that have inspired their political philosophy.
£72.25
SCM Press Theology Liberation and Genocide
Book SynopsisA challenging and topical book that argues that the traditional ways of doing theology ('high theology') no longer work and that theology has to take place at the periphery rather than in the social, cultural and political centre. Suitable for undergraduate study.
£28.00
SCM Press Numbers
Book SynopsisContains a record of the numbering of the people of Israel in the wilderness of Sinai and later on the plain of Moab. This book is designed to serve readers by demonstrating the intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the Bible. It enlists leading theologians to read and interpret Scripture for the 21st century.
£23.51
SCM Press The Recalcitrant Imago Dei
Book SynopsisThe Recalcitrant Imago Dei offers a critical discussion of naturalism, the idea that all phenomena can be explained by the physical sciences.Trade Review'The Recalcitrant Imago Dei is a wonderful read. Chapter by chapter, Moreland systematically sets forth how naturalism denies what is so obvious about ourselves, which is that we are conscious, rational souls that have the power to make undetermined choices for purposes. The power of the book lies in the way that it makes clear how human beings becomeunrecognizable once naturalism has worked them over. Through page after page of careful argument, Moreland shows all of us how deeply unnatural the naturalist account of ourselves is.' -- Stewart Goetz, St Ursinus College.'Materialistic naturalism has, for some years, been the received wisdom in philosophy, as well as amongst much of the educated public. Many serious philosophical arguments have been brought against this ideology, but usually in a series of separate controversies. Professor Moreland’s great service is to bring all these objections together, whilst adding his own original contributions, in a very effective anti-naturalist polemic. He shows us that the materialist world picture cannot accommodate the most basic phenomena of human life: It has no place for consciousness, free will, rationality, the human subject or any kind of intrinsic value. Materialism does not disprove these human realities, it is simply incapable of accounting for them in any remotely plausible way. I would add to the list of its failures that naturalism lacks even a coherent account of the physical world itself. Professor Moreland makes a very good case for saying that, as a serious world view, naturalism is a non-starter: more traditional, theistic philosophies fare much better in the face both of the phenomena and of argument.' -- Howard Robinson, University Professor in Philosophy, Central European University, Budapest.J.P. Moreland’s new book is a tour de force. In six clear, concise and tightly argued chapters, he raises profound objections to the attempts of modern naturalistic philosophers to accommodate human consciousness, free will, rationality, selfhood and morality within a purely physical world-view. He thereby significantly enhances the intellectual appeal of a theistic alternative. All open-minded-metaphysicians, philosophers of mind and philosophical theologians should read this book -- E. J. Lowe, Professor of Philosophy, Durham UniversityMoreland;s book is a masterpiece of clear, compelling, accessible arguments against naturalism, and a powerful defense of a Christian understanding of persons. This should be required reading for anyone interested in the philosophy of human nature and the debate between theism and naturalism today.’ -- Charles Taliaferro, St Olaf Collage
£43.00
SCM Press Pope and Jesus of Nazareth
Book SynopsisThe publication of the book "Jesus of Nazareth" on 16 April, 2007 was an unprecedented event: never before had a reigning Pope published personal reflections on Jesus. This book provides essays by some of the leading scholars in Britain, continental Europe and the USA to highlight the insights and limits of the Pope's reflection on Jesus.
£60.00
SCM Press Beyond the Spirit of Empire
Book SynopsisHow does empire mould human subjectivity, for instance, and how does it affect the understanding of humans within the whole of creation? This title analyzes the global empire in its political and economic dimensions, in its symbolic constructions of power, and in its general assumptions often taken for granted.Trade Review'This rich and interdisciplinary book presents a powerful up-to-date critique of the spirit of Empire, using critical insights from post-Marxist, postmodern, and postcolonial theories. Written by authors who have engaged liberation Christianity from three different geographical locales, this text provides resources and visions for those who believe that annother world and an alternative spirit that resists Empire are possible. I highly recommend this creative theological reading of transcendence, subjectivity, and democracy in the political present.' Kwok Pui-lan, author of Postcolonial Imagination and Feminist Theology ‘This unusual and engaging book can be properly described as “the geography of religion and the constitution of Western empires.” A Methodist from Germany, a Catholic Korean in Brazil and a Methodist from Argentina and of Italo-Spanish descent allows for an intra-religious and inter-national disciplinary dialogue. The book will be of interest to all readers interested in religion, theologians or not, Christians or not, whether or not they are located within the realm of Western Empire or in its exteriority, that is, beyond Christian theology in all its diversity. The book makes a signal contribution to understanding the double role of theology and religion. On the one hand, Christian Theology was and continues to be part of Western imperialism and, on the other, from Christian Theology emerged variegated theologies of liberation, of which this book is an excellent example.' Walter Mignolo, Duke University
£28.00
SCM Press Keeping Faith in Practice
Book SynopsisKeeping Faith in Practice is a Roman Catholic reflection on Practical and Pastoral Theology. This book presents an exploration of how theology engages with the dimension of practice in the life of the Church and contemporary society and culture. It covers the main focal points of a Catholic view of pastoral/practical theology.
£48.00
SCM Press Genesis
Book SynopsisThe book "Genesis" is the first book of the Hebrew Bible. Interpreting Scripture for the twenty-first century, this title offers a commentary on "Genesis" that is suitable for preaching, teaching, study groups and individual reflection.Trade Review'The series places the accent on theologicalA" and reflects current interpretive ferment marked by growing resistance to the historical-critical project. This series holds the promise of asking interpretive questions that are deeply grounded in the primal claims of faith.'--Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary
£23.51
SCM Press TransFormations Controversies in Contextual Theology
Book SynopsisHighlights a range of trans lived experience [transgendered and transsexual]. This book offers theological reflection on these experiences, creates challenging theology from this experiential base, and provides a resource for churches and theology students. It is suitable for courses on religion, gender and the body.
£28.00
SCM Press Grandeur of Reason Religion Tradition and Universalism Veritas
Book SynopsisPresents a cast of contributors debating the question of universalism. This book attempts to think through the re-hellenization of Christian faith. It focuses on the importance of Christian 'truth' and the tradition of how faith and reason are bound together in the universal claim of the Gospel.
£71.25
SCM Press Intercultural Theology
Book SynopsisIntercultural Theology offers a set of groundbreaking essays that describe the nature of intercultural theology as a domain of theology that pays particular attention to the identity of non-western forms of Christianity in dialogue with western forms. It is theological discourse engaged in multi-disciplinary dialogue and therefore uses the insights from historical, socio-cultural, inter-religious and empirical studies. Intercultural theology is a development from previous discussions within mission studies, contextual theology, studies in world Christianity and Third World theology.Trade ReviewThis book, written mostly by theologians of European origins, challenges the universalistic claims of the Western theologies. It examines cases from at least four continents and various confessional families: Catholic, Protestant, and Pentecostal. The writers provide helpful suggestions for the study of the inter-relationship among various contextual theologies. Scholars interested in the fields of contextual theologies, comparative theology, and world Christianity will find this a useful companion. -- James Taneti * Mission Studies *
£38.00
SCM Press Phenomenology and the Holy
Book SynopsisPhenomenology and the Holy is a study of the holy which attempts to find this both in the ordinary and in the sublime, thus challenging the reduction of the holy to a discrete and separated field of experience.
£60.00
SCM Press Dancing Theology in Fetish Boots Essays in Honour of Marcella AlthausReid
Book SynopsisA tribute volume for one of the most provocative and challenging theologians of our time. Marcella Althaus-Reid's strong personality and her iconoclastic work inspired a whole generation of theologians worldwide. This title draws together many scholars and others who engage with the main themes of Marcella's work.
£45.60
SCM Press Theology in the Public Sphere
Book SynopsisA substantial and definitive introduction to public theology by one of the leading experts in the field. A key text for third year undergraduate modules and MA courses in Social Ethics, Political Theology and Public Theology.Trade Review'[Kim's] purpose is to provide samples of doing public theology in various contexts ... Without a doubt, Kim has succeeded in this goal ... "Theology in the Public Sphere" will, no doubt, serve as an excellent introduction to public theology, a form of theological inquiry that will only grow in importance in the twenty-first century.' -- Jonathan D. Teubner, Trinity College Cambridge
£43.00
SCM Press Remixing the Church Towards an Emerging Ecclesiology
Book SynopsisDoug Gay seeks to identify and evaluate what goes on in the emerging church and how it relates to other developments of the twentieth and twenty-first century church.Trade Review'A readable and accessible book, this is a welcome addition to the ongoing debate [around the Emerging Church] and a step towards understanding how emerging ecclesiology may take shape ... No doubt Gay's work will aid reflection of how an ecclesiology may be formed.' -- Simon Edwards, Wesley House, CambridgeThere can be little doubt that church attendance is in decline and over the past two decades in the UK significant resources have been invested in attempts to reverse this steady loss of people and indeed morale. Strategies, experiments with the development of leadership and management, imaginative programs for young people, a streamlining and cutting away waste have all been part of the church that prefers to talk about Mission rather than Ministry. This is a creative, well-organized, sometimes dense, but always intellectually robust book from a practical theologian concerned with theological practice from within the church. The reader is reminded how the church rarely ever stands still and is often dynamic in its embrace of change. The metaphor of emergence is explored through five motifs of auditing, retrieval, and unbundling, supplementing and remixing. The framework here is shaped by the disciplines of liturgy, ecclesiology, mission, and congregational studies. Gay manages to write and reflect in an integrated way. There are two key strengths to this book. The first is the authors embedded experience of what is described as the emerging church. He is able to reflect on this experience skilfully and theologically. He draws upon the Christian tradition and in doing so offers honesty, integrity and some integration of theory and practice. This is a key strength absent in the other writings about the future direction of the Church. The book may have been more comprehensive if it had engaged with those who have critiqued the emerging church. Further discussion about the relationship between the UK and USA dimensions might have put some of the discussion into a wider social and cultural perspective. Gay has established himself as a practical theologian of some skill and tenacity. We should look forward to further emerging writing and reflection from his head and heart. -- James Woodward"Gay's book lays out a clear five-point strategy for shaping his own part of the body of Christ for the future: auditing, retrieving, unbundling, supplementing, and remixing." -- Rev Andrew Petiprin * The Living Church *
£25.98
SCM Press On the Thirtynine Articles A Conversation with Tudor Christianity
Book SynopsisThis book offers an introduction to Anglican theological thinking through one of its key source texts.The new edition has a new introduction in which Oliver O'Donovan reflects on the significance of the book and of the 39 Articles in the light of recent debates.
£24.87
SCM Press A Brief Theology of Sport
Book SynopsisSport is extremely popular. This ground-breaking book explains why. It shows that sport has everything to do with our deepest identity. It is where we resonate with the most-basic nature of reality. A Brief Theology of Sport sweeps across the fields of church history, philosophy and Christian doctrine, drawing the reader into a creative vision of sport. The book begins with an examination of how the Church has approached sport in the past, before turning to consider sport on the basis of the divine act of creation. In doing so, Harvey is able to distinguish sport from all other human activities, identifying it as a set-aside sphere in which the unnecessary-but-meaningful nature of life is celebrated. This constructive proposal is used to shed light on a wide range of issues in sport, including the role of competition, professionalization and celebrity culture today. As such, A Brief Theology of Sport constitutes a significant contribution to our understanding of the value of sport in Trade Review"Both thought-provoking and intelligent, as well as ground-breaking, witty, informative and very down-to-earth." -- Benedict SSF * Franciscan Vol.27 *Table of ContentsPart 1: Historical Soundings 1. Ancient Sports and Religion 2. Classical Sports and Religion 3. The Early Church's View of Sport 4. Case Study (I): Sport and the Medieval Catholic Church 5. Case Study (II): Sport, Puritans and Muscular Christians Part 2: Analytic Soundings 6. Notes on Sport: A Working Definition 7. Towards a Christian Theology of Sport 8. The Liturgical Celebration of Contingency: A Brief Theology of Sport 9. Exploration and Explanation: Seven Avenues for Further Thought 10. Concluding Comments: Christians and Sport Today
£25.98
SCM Press Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Book SynopsisIn this book, Elaine Graham argues that Western society is entering an unprecedented political and cultural era, in which many of the assumptions of classic sociological theory and of mainstream public theology are being overturned.Trade ReviewThis timely book provides a thorough and helpful overview of where we are and where we might be going. Recommended reading for anyone interested in Christian public engagement. -- Elizabeth OldfieldThis is a ground-breaking work. Graham, the British doyen of public theology, recasts the whole Christian theological enterprise in the public context of post-secular societies internationally. She thus reinterprets Christian apologetics, and indeed Christian existence, in the multi-religious context of the global community. For any concerned with the James HaireChurch’s future, this is a seminal study. -- James Haire ACGraham offers us an extraordinary resource for equipping religious leaders and laypersons as public practical theologians in a post-secular age. Her analysis is at once wide-ranging and incisive. Her proposals for a Christian apologetics of presence in public life richly articulate an understanding of theology as a vocation whose end is transformative, articulate practice that seeks justice and well-being for all humanity. -- Nancy RamsayElaine Graham has done a great service to all who are seeking for, or committed to, a faith-based, intellectually defensible vision, able to guide our thoughts and actions in this globalizing era. She offers a discerning survey of the fields that have to be cultivated if theology is to speak effectively to the complexities, conflicts, and world views we face today. She identifies the most promising bodies of religious, philosophical, and social scientific literature, carefully sorts the gold from the dross in them, and weaves a challenging and inviting, often compelling vision of a revitalized church guided by a public theology for a cosmopolitan civil society. Key to this vision is the significance of resurgent movements that supersede the presumed rock of Christendom and the emptiness of those movements that attempt to establish systems of knowledge, communities and empires on secular bases that deny faith a public voice. Instead she sees new possibilities in the fresh dynamics of belief and in the new dialogues of religion and science. Between the rock and the hard place she finds fields of meaning that, rightly treated, could serve as fertile ground for civilization-building. This is the most significant volume of its kind I have seen in the last two decades. -- Max L. Stackhouse
£60.00
SCM Press Ulimate Concern
Book SynopsisThis word for word record of a seminar in the University of California has been recognized by many reviewers as the easiest approach to Paul Tillich's often complex thought.
£25.98
SCM Press An Existentialist Theology
Book SynopsisJohn Macquarrie's classic study of existentialism and the work of two of its most important representatives: Martin Heidegger and Rudolf Bultmann.
£25.98
SCM Press New Essays in Philosophical Theology
Book Synopsis'This book is among the most promising and most important in its particular field to be published within recent years. Indeed, there is no other in which men trained in the school of philosophy dominant in England today have sought as they do here to come to terms with Christian theology.' (British Weekly)
£23.51
SCM Press Jesus Christ and Mythology
Book SynopsisDr Bultmann makes his position sharply clear in response to criticism that he is abandoning the essence of Christianity. For all who ask how Christianity can be restated without the 'myths' of the first century, the appearance of this short book is a help and an encouragement.
£20.54
SCM Press Testimony
Book SynopsisThis book brings Quaker thought on theological ethics into constructive dialogue with Christian tradition while engaging with key contemporary ethical debates and with wider questions about the public role of church-communities in a post/secular context.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Knowing Experimentally: Approaches to Quaker Testimony and Theology 1. Walking in the Light: The Bible and Quaker Testimony 2. 'We do utterly deny...': Refusals, Silences and Negative Testimony 3. Speaking Truth to Power, and Other Holy Experiments 4. 'Sweat not at all': Oaths, Non-Violence and Conscience 5. Religious Freedom and Solidarity: Quaker Martyrs and their Communities 6. Being Witnesses: Marriage, Sexuality and Tradition 7. Sustainability and Simplicity
£38.00
SCM Press Deliverance to the Captives
Book SynopsisThese 18 sermons on the central themes of the Gospel were first published in 1961, with an introductory essay by Dr. John Marsh, Principal of Mansfield College, Oxford. 'Most of these sermons were in fact preached to inmates of Basel Prison, where the great theologian is a visitor.
£18.19