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Book SynopsisDedicated to the one hundredth anniversary of Rudolf Steiner's first proclamation of Christ's appearance in the etheric realm of the Earth, this book refers to various aspects of that Event that have so far not been adequately addressed. Sergei O. Prokofieff points to three themes of primary importance, all of which are connected directly with the tasks of the Society which Rudolf Steiner founded: The preparation of mankind for the Second Coming; Working together with Christ as the Lord of Karma; Recognising in anthroposophy the spiritual language in which questions can be posed to the etheric Christ today. Prokofieff describes these and other critical undertakings, such as forging a strong relationship to Michael and the importance of recognising the adversarial forces that attempt to falsify Christ's Second Coming. The Appearance of Christ in the Etheric is of relevance to every individual who wishes to take an active part in fulfilling the needs of our time.

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Book SynopsisBeauty and Meaning publishes, for the first time, the sixteenth T. S. Eliot Memorial Lectures, written and delivered by The Most Reverend Metropolitan Anthony Bloom at the University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom, on consecutive evenings from the 1st to the 4th of November 1982. The first lecture addresses Meaning, and the ways we relate to things only insofar as they mean something to us. In the second and third lectures, Metropolitan Anthony discusses Beauty and its moral characteristics. The fourth lecture considers Ugliness, its significance and creative potential. These remarkable texts recall the profound spiritual wisdom, the wit and the compassion, of one of the twentieth century’s greatest writers and broadcasters on the Christian life. The book is enhanced with a Foreword by former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, and helpful footnotes by the collection’s editor, James Heywood.Trade Review‘This book has all the characteristic strengths of Metropolitan Anthony’s writing; it is lively and sometimes witty, relaxed and conversational, but also insistently challenging, even uncompromising … It offers a profoundly valuable bridge between the world of faith and the world of contemporary thought and perception, a model of generous, intelligent dialogue.’ -- Rowan Williams

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Book SynopsisOrthodox theology is intimately linked to spiritual experience:it has a very different meaning to the present usage of this word coming from academia. The scientific methods developed in the West since the seventeenth century can of of benefit in many regards, but without strong roots in the Orthodox tradition theology risks being "eaten up" by the human sciences.These roots are in the mystical tradition of the Church as passed down from the the beginning and expressed in the lives of saints, iconography etc. Thus this work has both a theoretical and a practical scope, of relevance to all Christians.Table of ContentsForeword INTRODUCTION Chapter I. THEOLOGY: ORIGINAL NATURE, SUBSEQUENT EVOLUTIONS AND SHAPES Theology in its most elevated sense: mystical theology The practice of theology in the Church: catechetical, apologetic and doxological theology The birth and development of speculative theology The conditions for practicing theology in an Orthodox setting The birth and development of academic theology Chapter II. THE USEFULNESS OF SCIENTIFIC METHODS IN THEOLOGY Bibliographic research The critical editions of texts and their use Historical criticism The use of references (precise and exact) Rational argumentation Chapter III. DOGMATIC THEOLOGY Chapter IV. SACRED SCRIPTURE AND ITS EXEGESIS The status of Sacred Scripture in the Orthodox tradition The deleterious character of modern Protestant exegesis and Catholic exegesis Principles of Orthodox exegesis Chapter V. PATROLOGY The essential place of patrology in the teaching of Orthodox theology The importance of knowledge of the Fathers in theological knowledge and understanding The need for reference to the Fathers in the practice of theology On the proper use of the Fathers in the practice of theology Thinking in the spirit of the Fathers The continuing relevance of the Fathers today Studying the Fathers in their works and not in the commentaries on them Methodology of patristic studies in the field of research Chapter VI. CHURCH HISTORY Chapter VII. MORAL THEOLOGY AND BIOETHICS Moral theology Bioethics Chapter VIII. HAGIOLOGY Chapter IX. ICONOLOGY Chapter X. STUDY OF THE CANONS Chapter XI. PASTORAL THEOLOGY AND HOMILETICS Conclusion Notes Index

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Book SynopsisGenerosity is part of the Christian life. And the money we give has to be looked after with integrity. The apostle Paul teaches on both these aspects of handling money. Money is a risky business, always with temptation. John Stott looks at the Apostle Paul's teaching (1 Corinthians 16 and 2 Corinthians 8,9) on Christian giving. How do we decide what to give? Is it ever right for our giving to go down, if circumstances change? For general use in church life, or with particular reference to a giving appeal or building project. Chris Wright takes the same passages, and opens out the Apostle's teaching on how to handle money with integrity and transparency. For Treasurers or for anyone who is responsible for special appeals. We are not aware of any other publication which does this job. Questions included for personal reflection or for group discussion.Trade Review"This is an unusual volume. Two writers look at the same passages from the Apostle Paul, and draw out complementary principles on handling money. John Stott focuses on Paul's teaching on giving, Chris Wright on accountability. I can testify to the personal integrity of both authors; and to their deep desire not only to live by these principles, but to share them in a relevant way with God's people around the world. " - Femi B Adeleye, Associate Director (Africa), Langham Partnership International

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Book SynopsisThe Apology of the Church of England is a vast theological work written by John Jewel, a 16th-century English bishop. This book is a important piece of Reformation literature and serves as a protection and clarification of the principles, practices, and ideals of the Church of England during a duration of religious upheaval. John Jewel became a staunch defender of the English Reformation and a prominent parent inside the early Anglican Church. In The Apology, he addresses the theological and doctrinal controversies of the time, especially those that emerged at some point of the reign of Queen Mary I, while Catholicism in brief regained prominence in England. The e book serves as an articulate argument in choose of the reformed English church, supplying a case for the distinctive non secular identification of the Church of England. It articulates the church's positions on issues like the authority of the Bible, the position of lifestyle, the character of the sacraments, and the veneration of saints. John Jewel's The Apology played a pivotal position in shaping the identification of the Church of England because it transitioned from Catholicism to Protestantism. It stays a treasured historical and theological aid for scholars, theologians, and everyone interested by the history of the English Reformation and the development of the Anglican faith.

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Book SynopsisDiscover what Jesus said through St. Maria Faustina to priests and about priests as recorded in her Diary!

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Book SynopsisYou have just discovered the literary masterpiece that answers your questions about God, life in the inhabited universe, the history and future of this world, and the life of Jesus. The Urantia Book harmonizes history, science, and religion into a philosophy of living that brings new meaning and hope into your life. If you are searching for answers, read The Urantia Book!The world needs new spiritual truth that provides modern men and women with an intellectual pathway into a personal relationship with God. Building on the world''s religious heritage, The Urantia Book describes an endless destiny for humankind, teaching that living faith is the key to personal spiritual progress and eternal survival. These teachings provide new truths powerful enough to uplift and advance human thinking and believing for the next 1000 years.A third of The Urantia Book is the inspiring story of Jesus'' entire life and a revelation of his original teachingTable of ContentsThe central and superuniverse; the local universe; the history of Urantia; the life and teachings of Jesus

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Book SynopsisDo you find it hard to believe that the One who made everything keeps your name on His heart and on His lips? Did you realize that your name is written on the hand of God? Perhaps you've never seen your name honored or heard it spoken with kindness. In this book, Max Lucado offers an assurance that God loves you and always remembers your name.

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Book SynopsisIn this wide-ranging book, Rowan Williams argues that what we say about Jesus Christ is key to understanding what Christian belief says about creator and creation overall. Through detailed discussion of texts from the earliest centuries to the present day, we are shown some of the various and subtle ways in which Christians have discovered in their reflections on Christ the possibility of a deeply affirmative approach to creation, and a set of radical insights in ethics and politics as well. Throughout his life, Rowan Williams has been deeply influenced by thinkers of the Eastern Christian tradition as well as Catholic and Anglican writers. This book draws on insights from Eastern Christianity, from the Western Middle Ages and from Reformed thinkers, from Calvin to Bonhoeffer as well as considering theological insights sparked by philosophers like Kierkegaard and Wittgenstein. Christ the Heart of Creation concerns fundamental issues for Christian belief and Williams Trade ReviewI have not caught anything like the full complexity or density of William's book ... [It is] a display of daunting wide erudition, of a powerful and well-stocked mind at work making connections and offering insights, judgements and suggestions in many directions across a whole range of scholarly debates ... Readers who tackle it will find much that is rich and illuminating. * Times Literary Supplement *[A] magisterial new survey of Christology. * Church Times *Rewarding ... An intellectually challenging book ... I can think of no more stimulating companion to have in trying to negotiate the thickets of christology. * Augustinianum *A major work of modern theology ... with impressive scholarship. * Theology Journal *Christ the Heart of Creation is an insightful, masterful and thoroughly impressive work. * International Journal of Systematic Theology *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Introduction: Beginning the Middle (Ages): Aquinas's Christological Vision 1 Jesus Christ: Infinite Act and Finite Embodiment 2 Summarizing a Tradition: The Christology of Thomas Aquinas 3 The Unity of Christ 4 Transforming Humanity: Christ as the Ground of Communion PART ONE 1.1 Formulating the Question: From Paul to Augustine 1 New Testament Origins: History, Faith and Narrative 2 From Paul to Nicaea: The Logos and the Flesh 3 Towards Chalcedon 4 A Latin Voice: Augustine on the Unity of Christ 1.2 Refining the Vocabulary: The Contribution of Early Byzantine Theology 1 Chalcedon and its Aftermath 2 Terminological Developments: Leontius of Byzantium and Leontius of Jerusalem 3 Maximus the Confessor: Christology and the Reconciled Cosmos 4 A Byzantine Synthesis: John of Damascus 5 The Story So Far PART TWO 2.2 Loss and Recovery: Calvin and the Re-formation of Christology 1 Dismantling Aquinas: The Later Medieval Discussion 2 The Catholic Calvin: A Theological Tradition Renewed 3 A New Diversity: The Varieties of Protestant Christology 2.2 Christ, Creation and Community: Christology in the Shadow of Antichrist 1 Barth, Bonhoeffer and the Legacy of Protestant Orthodoxy 2 Bonhoeffer's Christology Lectures 3 Christology, Ethics and Politics: Discourses of Transformation Conclusion: Christ, the Heart of Creation; The Tension in Metaphysics and Theology Appendix: Concluding (Unethological?) Postscript: Wittgenstein, Kierkegaard and Chalcedon Index

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Book SynopsisAn Old Testament theology by a leading Old Testament scholar who combines a technical with a spiritual understanding of the Old Testament.

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Book SynopsisAmidst all the pain and heartbreak that we face, is there real hope for those who follow Jesus?

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Book SynopsisIn his 100th work, Joel Beeke writes on the power and beauty of true, secure assurance of faith: the heartfelt conviction that one belongs to Christ through faith and will enjoy everlasting salvation. This title opens up Dr. Beeke’s expertise and learning for anyone ‘trapped in a background of easy believism or trapped in the opposite fear of assurance being the certain mark of being presumptuous and so crushing the young shoots of hope and assurance as they appear.’Trade ReviewHere is a book that every person should read, whether they are a believer or an unbeliever. Joel Beeke has once again done a masterful job of presenting a thorough biblical case on this important subject. -- Steven J. Lawson (President, OnePassion Ministries and Professor of Preaching,The Master’s Seminary, Sun Valley, California)Here in this book, with perspicuity and simplicity, and informed by a lifetime of reflection and study of this subject, Dr Beeke lays out the New Testament witness that so thrilled the hearts of the Reformers and our Evangelical forebears. I highly recommend it. -- Michael A. G. Haykin (Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)Here is a book that will bring comforting peace, thrilling joy, and a defiant hope to the heart of any child of God battered by waves of unbelief in the high seas of life. Read it and be blessed! -- Conrad Mbewe (Pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church, Kabwata, Zambia; Founding Chancellor, African Christian University, Lusaka, Zambia)I'm delighted to see this book make Dr. Beeke's expertise more widely accessible, and hope that many more will now benefit from it as I did. To be fruitful, healthy and happy in Christ, Christians need to know the truths laid out for us here. -- Michael Reeves (President and Professor of Theology, Union School of Theology, Bridgend, Wales)As one who has personally benefitted from Dr. Beeke's teaching on assurance over the years, I'm delighted that the mature fruit of his thinking, writing, and speaking about this vital topic is now being made more available and accessible in this simple guide to such a profound and practical subject. May many discover through these pages, "I am His, and He is mine." -- David Murray (Senior Pastor, First Byron CRC, Byron Center, Michigan and author of ‘The StoryChanger’ and ‘Jesus on Every Page’)

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Book SynopsisJohn Piper explores Scripture's command to love the second coming of Christ, and what it is about this event that makes it so desirable. While encouraging Christians to have a genuine longing for Jesus's presence, Piper addresses pressing questions about the end times.

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Book SynopsisSets forth a thoroughgoing vision for an evangelical catholic theology that is steeped in the tradition and engaged with the contemporary world.Table of ContentsContentsForeword by Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap.Part 1: Doctrine of God1. Augustine's Questions: Why the Augustinian Theology of God Matters Today2. Thomas Aquinas and Why the Atheists Are Right3. The Metaphysics of Coinherence: A Mediation on the Essence of the Christian Message4. The Trinity on Display in the Economy of Salvation: An Irenaean MeditationPart 2: Theology and Philosophy5. To See According to the Icon of Jesus Christ: Reflections on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition6. A Tale of Two Cardinals: Avery Dulles's Creative Engagement with the Thought of John Henry Newman7. John Henry Newman among the Postmoderns8. Biblical Interpretation and Theology: A Meditation on Irenaeus, Modernity, and Vatican IIPart 3: Liturgy and Eucharist9. The Eucharist as the Telos of the Law in the Writings of Thomas Aquinas10. The Liturgical Self: An Exploration of Christian Anthropology in Light of the Liturgy11. The Eucharist: Sacred Banquet, Sacrifice, Real PresencePart 4: A New Evangelization12. Why Bernard Lonergan Matters for Pastoral People13. Announcing the Lordship of Jesus Christ: The Evangelical Task within Contemporary Culture14. From Correlation to Assimilation: A New Model for the Church-Culture Dialogue15. To Evangelize the CultureIndexes

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Book SynopsisNew issue of a theological classic on the atonement.Originally published in 1955 and reprinted dozens of times over the years, John Murray's Redemption Accomplished and Applied systematically explains the two sides of redemption -- its accomplishment through Christ's atonement and its application to the lives of believers.Murray explores the biblical passages dealing with the necessity, nature, perfection, and extent of the atonement in order to establish its relationship to our justification, sanctification, and glorification. He goes on to identify the distinct steps in the Bible's presentation of how the redemption accomplished by Christ is applied progressively to the life of the redeemed, including the role of faith and repentance.Concise, precise, and accessible, Murray's classic doctrinal study will now reach and benefit a new generation of readers.

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Book SynopsisJohn Henry Newman, one of the towering figures of the early Victorian Church of England, caused shock and outrage in equal measure when he announced his espousal of Roman Catholicism in 1845. His Apologia, written nearly twenty years later in response to a scurrilous public attack by Charles Kingsley, is a superbly crafted response to those who criticized his actions and questioned his motives, and traces his spiritual development since boyhood, his close involvement in the high church Tractarian Movement and his agonizing decision to reject the church he had been born into. Ostensibly an autobiography and a speech for the defence, the Apologia transcends self-justification to explore the very nature of Christianity and its place in the modern age.Table of ContentsApologia Pro Vita Sua - John Henry Newman Edited with an Introduction by Ian KerAbbreviationsIntroductionSelect BibliographyChronologyAPOLOGIA PRO VITA SUAAppendicesEditor's Notes

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Book SynopsisOne of the greatest thinkers of the nineteenth century, Søren Kierkegaard often expressed himself through pseudonyms and disguises. Taken from his personal writings, these private reflections reveal the development of his own thought and personality, from his time as a young student to the deep later internal conflict that formed the basis for his masterpiece of duality Either/Or and beyond. Expressing his beliefs with a freedom not seen in works he published during his lifetime, Kierkegaard here rejects for the first time his father''s conventional Christianity and forges the revolutionary idea of the leap of faith required for true religious belief. A combination of theoretical argument, vivid natural description and sharply honed wit, the Papers and Journals reveal to the full the passionate integrity of his lifelong efforts to find a truth which is truth for me.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.Table of ContentsPapers and Journals: A Selection Translator's Preface1834-1836: The First Journal Entries and Their Background1837-1839: Setting the Stage1840-1845: Berlin and the First Round1846-1847: Out of the Cloister1848-1849: The Widening of the Rift1850-1853: Preparing for the Fight1854-1855: The AttackPostscript: The End of the Beginning0Notes

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Book SynopsisOne of the central texts of the Middle Ages, The Golden Legend deeply influenced the imagery of poetry, painting and stained glass with its fascinating descriptions of saints' lives and religious festivals. By creating a single-volume sourcebook of core Christian stories, Jacobus de Voragine (c. 1229-98) attracted a huge audience across Europe. This selection of over seventy biographies ranges from the first Apostles and Roman martyrs to near-contemporaries such as St Dominic, St Francis of Assissi and St Elizabeth of Hungary. Here, witnesses to the true faith endure horrific tortures; reformed prostitutes win divine forgiveness; while other women live disguised as monks or nobly resist lustful tyrants. Lucid and compelling, The Golden Legend offers an enthralling insight into the medieval mind.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics repreTable of ContentsIntroductionBibliographyTranslator's Note1. St. Andrew, Apostle: 30 November2. St. Nicholas, 6 December3. St. Ambrose, 7 December4. St. Lucy, Virgin, 13 December5. St. Thomas, Apostle, 21 December6. St. Anastasia, 25 December7. St. John, Apostle and Evangelist, 27 December8. St. Thomas of Canterbury, 29 December9. St. Hilary, 13 January10. St. Anthony, Abbot, 17 January11. St. Sebastian, 20 January12. St. Agnes, Virgin, 21 January13. St. Vincent, 22 January14. St. John the Almsgiver, 23 January15. St. Ignatius, 1 February16. St. Blaise, 3 February17. St. Agatha, Virgin, 3 February18. St. Amand, 6 February19. St. Juliana, 16 February20. St. Matthias, Apostle, 24 February21. St. Gregory, 12 March22. St. Longinus, 15 March23. St. Bendict, 21 March24. St. Mary of Egypt, 2 April25. St. George, 23 April26. St. Mark, Evangelist, 25 April27. St. Marcellinus, Pope, 26 April28. St. James the Less, Apostle, 1 May29. St. Petronilla, 31 May30. St. Barnabas, Apostle, 11 June31. St. Basil, Bishop, 14 June32. Sts. Quiricus and His Mother Julitta, 16 June33. Sts. Gervase and Protase, 19 June34. St. Peter, Apostle, 29 June35. St. Paul, Apostle, 30 June36. St. Alexis, 17 July37. St. Margaret, 20 July38. St. Mary Magdalene, 22 July39. St. Christopher, 25 July40. The Seven Sleepers, 27 July41. St. Martha, 29 July42. St. Germain, Bishop, 31 July43. St. Dominic, 4 August44. St. Laurence, Martyr, 10 August45. St. Bernard, 20 August46. St. Bartholomew, 24 August47. St. Giles, 1 September48. St. Theodora, 11 September49. St. Euphemia, 16 September50. St. Eustace, 20 September51. St. Justina, 26 September52. Sts. Cosmas and Damian, 27 September53. St. Jerome, 30 September54. St. Remy, 1 October55. St. Francis, 4 October56. St. Pelagia, 8 October57. St. Thais, Courtesan, 8 October58. Sts. Dionysius, Rusticus and Eleutherius, 9 October59. The Eleven THousand Virgins, 21 October60. Sts. Chrysanthus and Daria, 2561. Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles, 28 October62. St. Quentin, 31 October63. The Four Crowned Martyrs, 8 November64. St. Martin, Bishop, 11 November65. St. Brice, 13 November66. St. Elizabeth, 19 November67. St. Cecilia, 22 November68. St. Clement, 23 November69. St. Catherine, 25 November70. St. James the Mutilated, 27 November71. Sts. Barlaam and Josaphat, 27 NovemberExplanatory NotesTextual Variants

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Book SynopsisThis is the first part of Paul Tillich's three-volume Systematic Theology, one of the most profound statements of the Christian message ever composed and the summation and definitive presentation of the theology of the most influential and creative American theologian of the twentieth century.

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Book SynopsisIn this volume, the third and last of his Systematic Theology, Paul Tillich sets forth his ideas of the meaning of human life, the doctrine of the Spirit and the church, the trinitarian symbols, the relation of history to the Kingdom of God, and the eschatological symbols. He handles this subject matter with powerful conceptual ability and intellectual grace.

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Book SynopsisChristological terminology in its Biblical and Early Church contextsTable of ContentsAbbreviations Introduction Chapter 1. The Son of Man 1. Philological Problems and Problems connected with the History of Religion 2. The Son of Man Concept and the Preaching of Jesus 3. Words concerning the futre Action of the Son of Man 4. Words concerning the earthly Deeds of the Son of Man 5. Words concerning the Passion and Resurrection of the Son of Man Excursus I: The Idea of the Vicariously Suffering Servant of God in the Earliest Christianity Chapter 2. Kyrios 1. The Hellenistic and Old Testament Use of the Title of Lord 2. The Description of Jesus as Lord in the Palestinian Tradition 3. The 'Lord' who is to come again 4. The Exalted One as 'Kyrios' Excursus II: Psalm 110:1 and the Idea of the Exaltation of Jesus Chapter 3. Christos 1. The Background in teh Old Testament and Late Judaism 2. The Significance of the Messianic Concept in the Life of Jesus 3. The Messianism of Jesus in the Oldest Tradition 4. Jesus as Messiah in the Context of the Concept of Exaltaion 5. The Connection of the Passion-Tradition with the Christos Title 6. The Generalisation of the Christos Title and its Use as a Proper Name Excursus III: Analysis of Mark 8:27-33 Excursus IV: The Conception of the High Priestly Messiah and the Primitive Christian Tradition Chapter 4. Son of David 1. Jesus as Son of David in the Oldest Tradition 2. Jesus as Son of David in Hellenistic Jewish Christianity 3. JThe Davidic Sonsihip of Jesus in the Nativity Narratives of the Gospels of Matthew and Luke Chapter 5. Son of God 1. The Presumptions of the early Christian Title Son of God 2. Son of God as Designation of the Jesus who is to come again and of the Exalted One 3. The Son of God Conception in Hellensitic Jewish Christianity 4. Jesus as Son of God in Hellenistic Gentile Christianity 5. Jesus as 'the Son' Excursus V: Analysis of the Transfiguration and Baptism Narratives Retrospect Appendix: The Eschatological Prophet Index of Subjects Index of Biblical Passages

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Book SynopsisThe old saying about being condemned to repeat the history we don't know applies to Church history as much as to anything else. But we are often at a loss to know how to approach it. Much of what passed once for Church history was propagandist; and much of the best now written is brilliantly done but apparently detached from the Church's present needs. We need a theological approach to Church history but not one that is just partisan.In seeking to explore this need, Rowan Williams offers some reflection on how we think about the past in general a complex issue in today's culture. Emerging from this is a sense of the importance of Church history as something that deepens our present thinking and obliges us to think with more varied and resourceful analogies about our present problems.

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Book SynopsisMary, Mother of Jesus, has been the focus of much piety and theology down the centuries, and whatever it is she represents has been and remains central to the vitality of Christianity in many parts of the world. Grace is Not Faceless collects the essential writings and addresses on Mary by Ann Loades, one of the most important contributors to contemporary feminist Marian theology, especially from an Anglican perspective. Including both rare and original material spanning more than thirty years, this volume traces the trajectories of Loades' distinctive writings on Mary; for example, her emphasis on Mary in the arts, her attention to the iconology of the Rabbula Gospels, and the key she finds to approaching the Mother of Jesus in Cornelius Ernst's memorable phrase 'grace is not faceless'. It is prefaced with a substantial introduction by Stephen Burns, providing significant context both for the chapters and the wider work of Ann Loades herself.Trade Review'Heirs of the reformation have long reminded us, correctly, that Jesus Christ alone, risen and exalted, mediates between God and humankind. Heirs of the counter-reformation have long reminded us, correctly, that Mary’s role as theotokos means that Jesus’ humanity, risen and exalted, is uniquely her humanity, and her role in the economy of God’s salvation thereby unique. One grace of the present age is that these heirs are finally starting to talk to each other rather than past each other. Ann Loades’s Grace is not Faceless is a beautiful example of the new conversation, particularly enriched by the insights of Christian feminism. From an Anglican standpoint Loades points us to a Mary who is not only trusting and obedient, but also responds to God with heroic qualities of delight, courage and generosity, manifesting a grace that Christian tradition promises is for all—and hence, as Loades puts it, a Mary who is “for everyone.' -- Christopher Bryan, Emeritus C. K. Benedict Professor of New Testament at the University of the South, Sewanee

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Book SynopsisPolitics After Christendom reflects on the status and responsibilities of Christians in their contemporary pluralistic political communities, presenting a biblical-theological model of political engagement and exploring themes such as race, religious liberty, justice, authority, and civil resistance.Trade ReviewPolitics after Christendom is an extraordinary achievement, one that will be a defining work of political theology for a generation. David VanDrunen's analysis of the Noahic covenant, its application to contemporary society, and its perennial dilemmas concerning rights, justice, pluralism, and religious liberty demonstrates that Protestant Christians understand that these issues are not unique to liberal democracy but pertain to the order of creation. Advocating for a broad framework rather than rigid prescriptions for society, VanDrunen argues lucidly that society is constrained by a politics of creation that every political community, regardless of geography or culture, finds itself living within. Politics after Christendom helps explain and resolve the intractable disputes of human societies. The exhausted trope that Protestants lack a clear, coherent, compelling, and translatable political theology can be put to rest with the publication of this volume.--ANDREW T. WALKER, associate professor of Christian ethics, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, executive director, Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical EngagementAt last, a biblically grounded, credible alternative to the eschatology-driven messianisms that have dominated political theology for a very long time. Taking his cue from the Noahic covenant, VanDrunen builds a political vision that is universal and pluralist, legitimating a common, provisional polity in which families can be a blessing and commerce can thrive. VanDrunen engages the significant thinkers from Augustine to Yoder, but his treatment is far more than theoretical; it is concrete, practical, and contemporary--a political theology for the fallen world as it really is rather than for the world the philosophers wish it to be. This clear and thoughtful work is a game changer. --JOHN BOLT, Jean and Kenneth Baker Professor of Systematic Theology emeritus, Calvin Theological SeminaryFew people are experts on Scripture, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, or Calvin. David VanDrunen is an expert on all five. His wisdom is on full display in Politics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World. In the current challenging cultural moment for Christians, he gives a thoughtful argument for a Two Kingdoms/Two Covenants approach. It deserves careful consideration alongside the Benedict/separatist and conversionist options of recent years. VanDrunen's treatment of the Noahic covenant as the key to understanding a Christian's (and everyone's) relationship with the state is unique, thoughtful, and challenging.--ROBERT F. COCHRAN JR., Louis D. Brandeis Professor of Law at Pepperdine University, coeditor, Agape, Justice, and LawIdolatry leaves us empty, and politics is no exception. Christians have good reason to be discouraged: we've placed too much hope in the powers of this world, and we have neglected love of neighbor and maintenance of peace as two of the primary goals of politics. Into this muddled context, David VanDrunen presents a timely and compelling theological vision for political community. Appealing to Scripture and acknowledging a crucial role for prudence and good judgment, VanDrunen outlines a much-needed path forward for Christian conviction and integrity in political life.--BEN SASSE, United States senator from NebraskaIn Politics after Christendom, David VanDrunen develops a political theology worthy of his most august predecessors in the Two Kingdoms tradition in Reformed theology. VanDrunen's great innovation is to place the insights of this tradition into the context of God's covenant with Noah. After making his case for a Noahic perspective, VanDrunen applies it to a wide range of political concerns, including justice and rights, religious freedom, the role of the family, and authority and resistance. Beautifully and clearly written, Politics after Christendom will be a touchstone even for those of us who are not fully persuaded by the Two Kingdoms perspective.--DAVID SKEEL, S. Samuel Arsht Professor of Corporate Law, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law SchoolIn this pioneering and provocative work, David VanDrunen brings to impressive completion his longstanding project of retrieving neglected themes in classic Reformed political theology--'natural law,' 'Two Kingdoms,' and the 'Noahic covenant'--and deploying them for our pluralistic 'post-Christendom' context. It is the most substantial biblical and theological case for what the author calls a 'conservative liberalism' to have appeared in many years, and future debates about Reformed political theology will not be able to bypass it. Even those unpersuaded by some of the book's core theological and political judgments will be enriched by the author's erudition and argumentative vigour and in turn challenged to come up better arguments for their own positions.--JONATHAN CHAPLIN, independent researcher and writer, member of Cambridge University Divinity FacultyThis volume is a brilliant capstone to David VanDrunen's project on Reformed political and legal teachings. It again features probing exegesis of biblical teachings and their reception history; creative retrieval and recon-struction of natural law theories, Two Kingdoms ontologies, and covenantal theology; and a bracing engagement with enduring questions of authority and liberty, justice and mercy, custom and community, rights and resistance. This volume and its prequels have earned VanDrunen a place high on the honor roll of law and religion scholarship and of Reformed political theology.--JOHN WITTE JR., director of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion, Emory UniversityTwo problems bedevil nearly every Christian political theology, whether you encounter it in an academic's tome or a nonacademic's water-cooler opinions. First, Christians too often begin with ideological or partisan foundations. Second, they build on those foundations with a favorite biblical prooftext, often one meant for ancient Israel or the church but wrongly applied to nation-states and their governments. Therefore, it's difficult to overstate the importance of building our political theology on the whole Bible's covenantal structure, with specific attention given to the Noahic covenant. Whether you count yourself a Two Kingdoms theologian or not (I don't), every political theologian needs to follow VanDrunen precisely here. To put it simply, I believe that VanDrunen's emphasis on the Noahic covenant is the way forward for Christian political theology. Other books offer helpful emphases or counterpoints, but Politics after Christendom offers the starting point for anyone who wants to lay a foundation on the Bible. It just moved into pole position for my top recommendation in the field.--JONATHAN LEEMAN, author of Political Church and How the Nations Rage

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Book SynopsisOld Testament scholar Helen Paynter explores what the Bible says about human violence and what Christians ought to do about it today.Trade Review'A deeply thoughtful, compassionate, and challenging examination of human violence--in Scripture, in history, and in our chaotic and terrifying modern age. Drawing from a vast array of sources, Paynter offers a wealth of insights and applications. I benefited greatly from her hard work--and from her tender heart for a broken world. I'm sure you will too.' * Joseph W. Smith III, author of Sex and Violence in the Bible and Transparency: A Cure for Hypocrisy in the Modern Church *'Boldly facing the pervasiveness of human violence and the charges of Christianity's complicity in it, Paynter employs rigorous research to delineate various theories, supplemented by stories and discussion questions, so that readers can begin to arrive at their own decisions on timely and timeless issues. Blessed Are the Peacemakers can serve as a resource for consultation on almost any issue dealing with violence, an exegetical guide to key biblical texts, and a practical instruction for faithful living. This will become an indispensable book to support individuals and churches who desire to live justly and peaceably amid a violent world, aiding their desire to live out the hope of God's kingdom now.' * Amy Peeler, Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies, Wheaton College *'Helen Paynter is a seasoned biblical scholar who has devoted herself to the study of violence and Scripture. Her book Blessed Are the Peacemakers is a superb distillation of her careful engagement of this topic over the years. Whether one is a Christian just-war proponent (as I am) or a pacifist, every reader will not only find much rich, biblically rooted material to ponder, but each one will likewise be challenged to look afresh at what it means to be a peacemaker for Christ in this world.' * Paul Copan, Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University, and author of Is God a Moral Monster? and Is God a Vindictive Bully? *'In Blessed Are the Peacemakers, Helen Paynter offers a scholar's seasoned reflection on the biblical text and human violence. Attuned to many forms of violence, Paynter selects key texts and demonstrates an approach that is hermeneutically honest and theologically adept. Her work exhibits an astonishing range of thinking across the biblical corpus and the scholarly literature, and the volume's pages are filled with wise insight, compassion, and always hope. Of value to scholars and a gift to the church, it is a work I will return to again as a resource for my own teaching, writing, and thinking.' * Lissa M. Wray Beal, professor of Old Testament, Wycliffe College, Toronto, Canada *'In Blessed Are the Peacemakers, Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter offers a broad and sweeping treatment of human violence in the Bible with an eye toward how it might inform contemporary ethics. Writing accessibly with erudition and grace, Paynter explores a wide range of Christian views, providing suggestions for how to navigate some of the most pressing issues of our time. While not everyone will agree with all her conclusions--I myself differ at points--all should celebrate her commitment to read Scripture in ways that promote peace. Blessed Are the Peacemakers is a substantial contribution to the conversation that Christians need to have about what it means to be faithful to God in a violent world.' * Eric A. Seibert, professor of Old Testament, Messiah University, and author of Disarming the Church: Why Christians Must Forsake Violence to Follow Jesus and Change the World *'In the news, on our streets, and in our own hearts and actions, violence rears its ugly and dangerous head. Why is violence so pervasive, and is there any hope? In Blessed Are the Peacemakers, Helen Paynter addresses these and other issues (war, capital punishment, gun control, structural racism) with deep biblical insight and cultural awareness. I highly recommend this profound study for all who desire to understand and implement a hopeful and redemptive Christian response to the violence of our world.' * Tremper Longman III, distinguished scholar and professor emeritus of biblical studies, Westmont College *'One way to read Paynter's work is as the story of Peace, from its creation at the beginning of the world to its consummation in the age to come. The book takes the reader across the biblical canon, stopping at insightfully chosen, familiar texts, to surprise us with sightings of Peace. At every point, the 'then' of the biblical text is made immediate and urgent with the everyday realities of 'now.' It calls both scholar and common reader, the global south as much as the north, to attend to Peace, and delight in the prosperity of its paths.' * Havilah Dharamraj, academic dean and head of the department of Old Testament, South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies, Bangalore, India *'Paynter's Blessed Are the Peacemakers is truly an impressive volume! Her wise and thoughtful guidance through the dense foliage of Scripture's troubling texts renders the biblical panoramas of peace and peacemaking even more breathtaking. This book is theoretically informed, exegetically rich, and eminently pastoral and practical. From dealing with challenging violent texts to boots-on-the-ground issues like gun control, capital punishment, racism, and migration, this volume provides insightful and realistic guidance for Christians who want to respond well to the problems of violence in Scripture and in the world today.' * Matthew Lynch, associate professor of Old Testament, Regent College *'Prompted by questions from contemporary society and informed by the best of biblical scholarship and Christian theology, Helen Paynter has written an immensely insightful book that addresses the problem of human violence and what the Bible says about it. Blessed Are the Peacemakers should be required reading for all who want to understand how Scripture speaks about and to violence in our world. Paynter makes a clear and convincing case that the Bible calls us to live without violence as we submit ourselves to the sovereignty of God.' * Jerome F. D. Creach, Robert C. Holland Professor of Old Testament, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary *

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Book SynopsisTerrorism. Same-sex marriage. Debt cancellation. The AIDS pandemic. This fourth edition of Issues Facing Christians Today continues a two-decades-plus legacy of bringing important current issues under the lens of biblically informed thinking. Fully endorsed by John Stott, it has been thoroughly revised and updated by Roy McCloughry.

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Book SynopsisWhat does the Bible say about the natural world and its place within God''s purpose? From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible reveals a God whose creative power and loving care embrace all that exists, from earth and sky and sea to every creature. Yet the significance of the Bible''s extensive teaching about the natural world is easily overlooked by Christians accustomed to focusing only on what the Bible says about God''s interaction with human beings.In Creation Care, father and son team Douglas and Jonathan Moo invite readers to open their Bibles afresh to explore a comprehensive biblical theology of creation care as well as a careful analysis of the most up-to-date scientific data about the state of our world. Following the contours of the biblical storyline, they uncover answers to questions such as: What is the purpose of the non-human creation? Can a world with things like predators, parasites, and natural disasters stilTrade Review“At the heart of Christian theology lies the relationship of God and humanity. Yet this relationship---this heart---takes place in the “body” of our natural world, and it is this material world that is the focus of Doug and Jonathan Moo’s biblical theology of creation care. Creation, what Calvin calls the “theater” of God’s glory, is the stage for the drama of redemption. More than that: the way human creatures engage the natural world, and the way God’s Son enters his creation to redeem it, are themselves important parts of the biblical story. Just as Israel honored God by treating the promised land as a gift, so too Christians honor God by treating the earth itself as a good though fragile gift that will eventually realize the purpose for which God originally intended it: to be a place for divine-human fellowship. This is an important book by two biblical scholars that reminds us that the Bible is good news not only for the church but for the whole material creation to which the human creature is inextricably and forever bound.” * Kevin J. Vanhoozer, research professor of systematic theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School *“Creation care is an integral part of both our worship of God and of our proclamation of the gospel. This book is rich in clear biblical exegesis of the interrelationships between God the creator, his creation, and us his creatures. It is also rich in practical common sense of how this should play out in the lives and priorities of Christians. Read it, be challenged by it, and do it.” * Bob White, FRS, professor of geophysics at Cambridge University and director of the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion at Cambridge *“Creation Care represents a thorough and thoughtful account of the biblical view of creation and how we should live in light of it. Douglas and Jonathan Moo call us away from the apathy that many, in the church and out, display toward the care of the earth and atmosphere around us. At the same time, they model charity on issues where faithful Christians might disagree on how best to apply these truths. This book will make you think and will help you think as one shaped and formed by Scripture.” * Russell Moore, president, the Ethics and Religious Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention *“Crisply written and clearly organized, comprehensive and yet concise, Creation Care is an excellent book. It offers insightful readings of a great many biblical texts while also making judicious use of important early church leaders such as Basil of Caesarea and Athanasius as well as prophetic contemporary writers such as Wendell Berry and Aldo Leopold. A most welcome addition to the literature showing that care for creation is integral to Christian discipleship.” * Steve Bouma-Prediger, Leonard and Marjorie Maas Professor of Reformed Theology, Hope College *“Douglas and Jonathan Moo have written a theologically profound assessment of the critical issue of creation care. Their analysis is scripturally sound and rich, and their understanding of our present predicament is insightful. Rather than browbeating their readers, they present a hopeful vision that will stir the church to action. Every Christian needs to read this important book.” * Tremper Longman III, distinguished scholar and professor emeritus of biblical studies, Westmont College *“In 2012 the Jamaica Call to Action, which one of the authors assisted in writing, called for “new and robust theological work,” including “an integrated theology of creation care.” Douglas and Jonathan Moo’s work in Creation Care is exactly what we need. Beautifully written, it nonetheless provides a deep understanding of the exegetical, theological, scientific, and even practical issues involved in a Christian examination of this important area. Creation Care should become the standard text for any course on environmental theology and required reading for any pastor who wants a solid biblical framework for understanding and teaching about creation care.” * Rev. Ed Brown, director of Care of Creation *“In Creation Care, Drs. Moo and Moo do precisely what they promise to---“advance what [they] think is a faithful and balanced vision of the created world as it is presented in the Bible.” They do so by engaging historical and systematic theology, cultural analysis, and science, resulting in a balanced understanding of how Christians are to care for creation. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a resource on earth keeping that is both faithful to Scripture and incredibly relevant to the pressing environmental concerns of today. A critical contribution and one that will have an impact for years to come.” * A. J. Swoboda, pastor, author, professor *“It’s vital that the evangelical tradition is taking seriously the vast biblical resources pointing toward creation care. No one should be surprised that God would like us to look after the beautiful world we were given---and after reading this book, no one will be.” * Bill McKibben, author of The Comforting Whirlwind: God, Job, and the Scale of Creation *“Learning how to live faithfully as part of God’s good but groaning creation is a defining challenge facing the church and world today. For too long, however, caring for creation has been a blind spot for many Christians. Instead, we have often allowed our cultural and political lenses to dictate how we approach environmental issues. In this rich resource, two highly respected theologians refocus our attention on where it should have always been---the Bible. We have a divine opportunity---and an urgent responsibility---to help the church recover a more faithful role in caring for all God’s creation, and this book lays an essential foundation for doing just that. It is an excellent and trustworthy guide for understanding and living out the biblical call to creation care. I highly recommend it to Christians, churches, and colleges everywhere.” * Rev. Ben Lowe, activist and author, The Future of Our Faith and Doing Good without Giving Up *“Oh how we need this book! And many more like it. Douglas and Jonathan Moo seamlessly combine their biblical and scientific expertise to achieve two very important objectives. On the one hand, they argue a thorough biblical case for including God’s creation within God’s redemptive mission---that is, within the full biblical meaning of the gospel itself. The Bible has good news for all creation! The great Bible narrative does not begin in Genesis 3 (sin) and end in Revelation 20 (judgment), but begins with creation and ends in new creation. They expose the sheer unbiblical fallacy of popular “theologies” of obliteration (of the cosmos) and evacuation (of the saints) and make abundantly clear the biblical hope of resurrection (of our bodies) and liberation (of creation), so that our future is not to be saved out of the earth (by “going to heaven”) but to be saved with the earth (by God coming here, as the ending of the Bible graphically portrays). On the other hand, they provide abundant scientific evidence to refute the political and corporate myths that so-called “environmental issues” (like the impacts of climate change) are a “hoax” or still in scientific dispute, while calling us to a range of practical measures that will help us move (as this series intends) from biblical theology to life and its fundamental ethical choices. One of the biggest challenges facing the Christian church (especially in the West) is whether or not those who fervently and evangelically claim to ‘love God’ and ‘love our neighbour’ will recognise that you cannot say you love God and trash his property, and you cannot say you love your neighbour and care nothing for neighbours on our planet who are suffering the impact of ecological damage at every level. This book is for those who are willing to be challenged on both counts from the Bible itself.” * Christopher J. H. Wright, Langham Partnership *“This book deserves to become the standard work of its kind. One of its many merits is that it grounds creation care in the whole biblical story from creation to new creation. Another is its well-informed and up-to- date account of the plight of creation today. A third is its thoughtful attention to practical and realistic ways of caring about and caring for creation in our contemporary Western contexts.” * Richard Bauckham, emeritus professor of New Testament, University of St Andrews, Scotland *“This careful and comprehensive book will be not only a major resource for all those who want to explore the full contours of biblical thinking about the care of creation but should also be understood as a powerful call to action. With deceptive ease, Douglas and Jonathan Moo recapitulate the major areas of debate and discussion from the recent decades of slowly dawning evangelical engagement with our current global, environmental crisis. They argue that our human and Christian calling means that we are to care for God’s good earth, and with thoughtful but readable expertise they guide us through a complex landscape of ancient texts and contemporary challenges. As we follow their lead, it becomes increasingly clear that both of these distinguished scholars are writing not just out of their studies but out of a coherent and committed life. So it is a privilege to commend this book and a delight to know that it will now be available to the growing numbers of those who need firm foundations for their Christian worship, work, and witness in a groaning but good creation.” * Peter Harris, cofounder and president, A Rocha International *

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Book SynopsisA study of the doctrine of Christ that is biblical and historical, evangelical and ecumenical, conceptually clear and contextually relevant.Lord Jesus Christ expounds the doctrine of Christ by focusing upon theological interpretation of Scripture regarding Jesus''s identity. The book''s structure traces a Christological arc from the eternal communion of the Triune God through creation, covenants, Incarnation, passion, and exaltation all the way to the consummation of redemptive history. This arc identifies Jesus as the divine Lord who assumed human flesh for our salvation.The book expounds and defends a classically Reformed Christology in relation to contemporary contexts and challenges, engaging both philosophical and global concerns. Each chapter begins with the theological interpretation of a key Scripture text before expounding key concepts of orthodox Protestant Christology. Lord Jesus Christ is a unique example of writing dogmatTrade Review'Christian theology, if it is worth anything at all, must continually return to the scandalous claim that Jesus Christ is Lord. Daniel J. Treier's Lord Jesus Christ is an outstanding and illuminating examination of Christology in light of Holy Scripture's dramatic arc from God's life in himself to creation's eschatological communion with God. Rooted in a series of characteristically brilliant theological expositions of the names of Christ, this is a book you will find yourself reading and rereading to great benefit. It is a book that will drive you to the text of Holy Writ to hear anew its affirmation of the risen Lord. One would expect nothing less from a theologian of his caliber.' * Daniel L. Hill, assistant professor of Christian theology, Truett Seminary, Baylor University *'Daniel Treier has given the church a tour-de-force through the intricacies of Christological discussion across the ages, always keeping an eye on helping the reader inhabit the biblical story narrating the creation, redemption, and consummation of all things in the Lord Jesus Christ. What may appear on the surface to be a narrow doctrinal treatment of Christology has become in the hands of a remarkably skilled theologian a summing up of all things in Christ. Treier never loses sight of the deep conviction of Scripture, that it is Jesus who has written us into his story rather than us fitting Jesus into our own narratives. This book is a precious gift to the church and to any who want to dig deep into Christology writ large.' * Richard Lints, senior advisor, Redeemer City-to-City *'Good theology should not only provide answers to questions but also provoke better ones. This book does both; through patient exegesis and careful reflection it offers insightful and helpful answers, and through exploration and inquiry it raises fresh questions that warrant further analysis. Many scholars talk about theological interpretation of Christian Scripture, but Dan Treier actually does it, and the result is a treasure trove of theological exegesis that strives to be both faithful to the biblical text and informed by the insights of the creedal and confessional tradition as well as attentive to the concerns of distinctly modern theologians. Careful readers--including not only those inclined to agree but also and perhaps especially those who might question various judgments or challenge certain conclusions--will benefit greatly. I know that I shall return to this book again and again.' * Thomas H. McCall, Timothy C. and Julie M. Tennent Chair of Theology, Asbury Theological Seminary *'Grounded in exegesis of the biblical text, conversant with the history of theology, and engaged with contemporary debates of lasting significance--Daniel Treier offers a superb Christology. This text will not only prove useful in the classroom; it will also become a methodological standard. Lord Jesus Christ is modern theological interpretation of Scripture as it should be written. The chapter on Philippians 2 alone is worth the price of the book you hold in your hands, while the entire arc of this theodrama makes it priceless.' * Malcolm B. Yarnell III, research professor of theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary *'In Lord Jesus Christ, Dan Treier has given the church a precious gift, a fresh articulation--biblically based, historically informed, doctrinally aware, culturally alert, and elegantly structured--of the answer to the Christian's most important question: Who do we say Jesus is? In providing a clear, cogent, and comprehensive response, and in modelling healthy interaction between biblical exegesis and systematic theology, Treier's book is (to borrow one of its key terms) the epitome of evangelical dogmatic Christology.' * Kevin J. Vanhoozer, research professor of systematic theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School *'Lord Jesus Christ does a masterful job exploring Christology through the lens of dogmatic theology. Treier couples his extensive knowledge of theology with his expertise in biblical exegesis, providing an excellent intermediate-level examination of key aspects of Christ's person and work. Written from a Reformed position, Treier engages a broad range of global, female, and minoritized voices, as well as numerous scholars in biblical studies. Lord Jesus Christ is a must-have resource pastors and scholars will return to again and again.' * Lynn H. Cohick, distinguished professor of New Testament, Houston Theological Seminary *'Lord Jesus Christ is a deeply informed confessional and exercise in constructive theology. From the introduction to the final chapter, Treier's volume abounds with biblical insights as well as careful syntheses of historical and contemporary issues. Perhaps most compelling is the way Treier allows Scripture's form and content to dictate the shape and categories of Christology, resulting in a Christology that is both from above and below. Thorough yet succinct, this is an exceptional scriptural, traditional, and contemporary account of the wonder of the Lord Jesus.' * Uche Anizor, professor of theology, Biola University *'Modern Christology has left a wasteland in its wake, from its bifurcation of Jesus of Nazareth and the Christ of faith to the rise of kenotic Christology's abandonment of Christ's divine attributes. Even evangelicals have been susceptible to revisionism by means of Spirit Christology. But Daniel Treier's Lord Jesus Christ is a shelter for refugees weary from the winds of modern Christology. The conspicuous strength of Daniel Treier is his ability to rigorously exegete Scripture by means of an orthodox commitment to Chalcedon. Treier is also refreshing because he demonstrates the entailments of Christology for the church's participation in Christ, though some will wish he substantiated such a move with a more pronounced commitment to the metaphysic of classical realism. Conversant with the vast landscape of contemporary literature, Treier is a long-anticipated sign that Reformed, classical Christology will have a future once more.' * Matthew Barrett, professor of Christian theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary *'Neither merely iterating Christological commonplaces nor bedazzled by vogueish approaches, Treier's introduction to Christology treads an ancient path. It knows where theological sap is to be found, namely in the theological exposition of Scripture itself. Without ever losing sight of contemporary challenges and applications, Treier focuses the vision of the reader on the main thing, teaching her the peculiar Christological language of Scripture. The result is a measured, wise, and deeply nourishing Christology.' * Adonis Vidu, Andrew Mutch Distinguished Professor of Theology, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary *'Sophisticated and succinct, learned and lively, classically Reformed and deeply ecumenical, this elegant book presents an academically and historically rigorous evangelical Christology for today. Lord Jesus Christ should be a standard text in seminaries and for advanced undergraduates. Treier's rich theological exegesis and creative proposals make for a stimulating and vital read for anyone interested in the doctrine of Christ and praising the holy name(s) of Jesus.' * Han-luen Kantzer Komline, Marvin and Jerene DeWitt Professor of Theology and Church History, Western Theological Seminary *'There is not a more important question to ponder than 'Who is Jesus?' In Lord Jesus Christ, Dan Treier offers an answer that is both evangelical and ecumenical. While acknowledging and engaging with contemporary Christological debates, Treier refreshingly lets Scripture set the agenda for the doctrine of Christ. He does so not only by providing theological exegesis of key texts but also by following the narrative arc of Scripture that begins with the eternal communion of the triune God and is consummated with the union of Christ and the church. This book equips the church to declare--with more depth and awe--that Jesus Christ is Lord.' * Jeremy Treat, pastor for preaching and vision, Reality LA, adjunct professor of theology, Biola University *'This book is an exceptional contribution to the doctrine of Christ and is certain to establish itself among the finest Christologies in the present generation and beyond. Highlights, of which there are many, include associate its creative and intriguing framework that traces the Christological arc from the Son's eternal communion with the Father and the Holy Spirit, through the creation of the world by and for the Son, to the consummation of all things that will be united in him; its affirmation of traditional yet recently challenged elements of Christology such as eternal generation, extra carnem, humiliation without kenoticism, and penal substitution; and its aspiration (accomplished well) to be both evangelical and catholic through retrieval of the first six ecumenical councils and its framework of Protestant confessionalism. Lord Jesus Christ offers an exquisite and paradigm-setting dogmatic account of Christology and has my highest recommendation!' * Gregg R. Allison, professor of Christian theology, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary *'This is an excellent book that leverages recent interest in the theological interpretation of Scripture to present a fresh and compelling account of Christology that is biblically based, faithful to the broad Christian tradition, and relevant and convincing in our present context.' * Steve Holmes, senior lecturer in theology, University of St. Andrews *

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Book SynopsisThe far right is on the rise across Europe, pushing a battle scenario in which Islam clashes with Christianity as much as Christianity clashes with Islam. From the margins to the mainstream, far-right protesters and far-right politicians call for the defence of Europe's Christian culture. The far right claims Christianity. This book investigates contemporary far-right claims to Christianity. Ulrich Schmiedel and Hannah Strømmen examine the theologies that emerge in the far right across Europe, concentrating on Norway, Germany and Great Britain. They explore how churches in these three countries have been complicit, complacent or critical of the far right, sometimes intentionally and sometimes unintentionally. Ultimately, Schmiedel and Strømmen encourage a creative and collaborative theological response. To counter the far right, Christianity needs to be practiced in an open and open-ended way which calls Christians into contact with Muslims.Trade Review"I cannot think of a more insightful book about the rise of the Islamophobic far right. Taking the UK, Germany and Norway as case studies, the authors show that laying claim to Christianity is at the heart of today’s ‘new racism’. Writing as Christians, they combine a powerful critique of the way the church has responded to the far right with a challenge to fellow Christians: claim Christianity back. You do not, however, have to be either a Christian or a theologian to benefit from reading this timely and illuminating book." -- Brian Klug, St Benet’s Hall, Oxford“Politics abhors a religious vacuum and so, over recent years, in an atmosphere of alleged secular neutrality, the far-right have used Christianity to legitimise their agenda. It is easy to condemn or dismiss this; much harder to understand and respond to it. But that is what Hannah Strømmen and Ulrich Schmiedel attempt here. Discomforting in some places, provocative in others, intelligent and well-researched throughout, The Claim to Christianity is a serious contribution to the growing literature on our new age of religion and politics.” -- Nick Spencer, Senior Fellow, TheosStrømmen and Schmiedel develop important insights into populism on the left and right in contemporary political discourses of religion. While many close readings of political and religious statements stay at the level of analysis, this book is practice-oriented. Both critical and constructive, it is a timely response to the political catastrophes created by struggles over the meaning and identity of Christianity. Theologians, political scientists, religious activists, and policy makers will benefit from reading it. -- Fatima Tofighi, University of Religions (Qom, Iran)"This book looks set to cause a storm in our churches in Britain, advocating a new liberation theology which confronts the new, and ancient, racism against Islam, Muslims, and many of our other old prejudices such as Antisemitism and prejudice against travellers. It sets up a challenge to churches – that they cannot seek to be neutral moderators of unpleasant politics, but must rather engage with and encourage personal relationships which seek to break down racist propaganda and hatreds." -- Bonnie Evans-Hills, priest in charge of St Margaret’s Church, Leven, Scottish Episcopal Church, Churches Together in Britain & Ireland Interfaith Advisory Group, and co-author of Engaging Islam from a Christian Perspective

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Book SynopsisTotal Forgiveness is one of R. T. Kendall's most popular titles and perhaps his most important work.Trade ReviewIf I could have only one of R. T.'s books, this would be my choice. There is no more important message for the church today. * Rob Parsons *

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Book SynopsisMarking the 50th anniversary of Lewis death, The Intellectual World of C.S. Lewis sees leading Christian thinker Alister McGrath offering a fresh approach to understanding the key themes at the centre of Lewis theological work and intellectual development.Trade Review“I have read many of Lewis's works repeatedly over the years and have read much of the secondary literature on him. The Intellectual World of C. S. Lewisdoes a good job in placing him in the intellectual context of his time.” (Modern-day Pilgrim, 8 April 2014) “McGrath’s volume is useful to both Lewis scholars and lay readers interested in Lewis or the themes with which he engaged.” (The Way, 1 April 2014) “There are acute and stimulating observations on Surprised by Joy as autobiography cast in a Christian mould, and its reliability as a source for historians. There are two particularly fine chapters showing the long-range influence on Lewis of the tradition of classical, medieval and early modern literature.” (Peter Webster's Blog, 22 January 2014) “Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty.” (Choice, 1 December 2013) “Many will also be grateful for these two books by Alister McGrath. Both reflect his thorough research, careful weighing of evidence, wide reading, and clarity of expression. . . The book contains useful studies on different aspects of Lewis as a Christian thinker; and I particularly enjoyed the slightly mischievous chapter in which McGrath argues that Lewis should be seen as a “real” theologian, not just the amateur one that he himself claimed to be.” (Church Times, 22 November 2013) “There is more to be said about Lewis as apologist and theologian but McGrath has written what will long be regarded as the essential guide.” (The Church of England Newspaper, 23 June 2013) “McGrath is ingenious and persuasive in searching Lewis’s writings for clues to his private life … [A] devoted and meticulous biography.” (The Times Literary Supplement, 21 June 2013) “Alister McGrath's biography of C.S. Lewis was an incredible exploration of one of the greatest minds in the history of Christian thought. I've always enjoyed reading Lewis because of the way he explains concepts in a way that is refreshing and inspiring. I found McGrath to have that kind of way with words in his exploration of Lewis' life. He takes the exploration a step further in a new companion book to the Lewis biography, THE INTELLECTUAL WORLD OF C.S. LEWIS.” (Tom Farr Reviews, 1 June 2013)Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii A Brief Biography of C. S. Lewis ix Introduction 1 1. The Enigma of Autobiography: Critical Reflections on Surprised by Joy 7 2. The "New Look": Lewis's Philosophical Context at Oxford in the 1920s 31 3. A Gleam of Divine Truth: The Concept of Myth in Lewis's Thought 55 4. The Privileging of Vision: Lewis's Metaphors of Light, Sun, and Sight 83 5. Arrows of Joy: Lewis's Argument from Desire 105 6. Reason, Experience, and Imagination: Lewis's Apologetic Method 129 7. A "Mere Christian": Anglicanism and Lewis's Religious Identity 147 8. Outside the "Inner Ring": Lewis as a Theologian 163 Works by Lewis Cited 185 Index 187

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Book SynopsisAlan of Lille was a notable figure in the second half of the twelfth century as a theologian and as a poet and he has seemed as rich and individual a writer to modern scholars as he did to his own contemporaries. This study examines his work as a whole, in an attempt to set his well-known literary achievement in the context of his theological writings.Table of ContentsPart I. Theologia Speculativa; 1. Handmaids of Theology; 2. Theologia Rationalis; 3. Theologia Moralis; Part II. Teologia Practica; 4. Expedimenta; 5. Impedimenta; Part III. The Perfect Man; 6. Making Man Anew.

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Book SynopsisA timely and provocative account of the Bible's role in one of the most consequential episodes in the history of slaveryOn July 2, 1822, Denmark Vesey, a formerly enslaved man, was hanged in Charleston, South Carolina. He was convicted of plotting what might have been the largest insurrection against slaveholders in US history. Witnesses claimed that Vesey appealed to numerous biblical texts to promote and justify the revolt. While sentencing Vesey to death, Lionel Henry Kennedy, a magistrate at the trial, accused Vesey not only of treason but also of attempting to pervert the sacred words of God into a sanction for crimes of the blackest hue. Denmark Vesey's Bible tells the story of this momentous trial, examining the role of scriptural interpretation in the deadly struggle against American white supremacy and its brutal enforcement. Jeremy Schipper brings the trial and its aftermath vividly to life, drawing on court documents, personal letters, sermons, speeches, and editorials. HeTrade Review"Winner of the Award of Merit for History & Biography, Christianity Today""A must-read."---Michael Henry Adams, The Guardian"Jeremy Schipper has given us a great gift with this book. He has uncovered the truth of Denmark Vesey’s day and brought it to bear on our own."---Jeremy Rutledge, Post and Courier"A book to be read, studied, discussed, and used in discussions of United States history, African American history, and scriptural appropriation. It is a book that truly matters." * The Catholic Biblical Quarterly *

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Book SynopsisIn life, we tend to focus on the more immediate perspective, but focusing on the bigger spiritual picture can bring clarity, perspective, and encouragement. Dr. Jeremiah helps bring a greater biblical understanding to the topic of spiritual warfare.

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Book SynopsisTrusted apologist presents a comprehensive A to Z guide to defending the faith.

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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 SynopsisComprehensive overview of Earth's utterly unique history uses the latest scientific discoveries to show how and why a supernatural Creator purposefully fashioned Earth to support a host of intelligent, physical, spiritual beings.

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Book SynopsisBestselling author and cultural commentator helps readers cut through the culture-war rhetoric and equips them to respond intelligently and compassionately to issues such as abortion, assisted suicide, homosexuality, transgenderism, and more.

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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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