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Book SynopsisTrade Review[David W. Kling] has many good stories to tell, and he tells them very well. His informative and often entertaining survey illustrates a fascinating approach to biblical studies and to history in general. * America *
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. "Follow Me": Anthony and the Rise of Monasticism 2. "Upon This Rock": Peter and the Papacy 3. "Let Him Kiss Me with the Kisses of His Mouth!": Bernard and the Song of Songs 4. "The Righteous Will Live by Faith": Luther's Search for a Gracious God 5. "Love Your Enemies": Anabaptists and the Peace Tradition 6. "Let My People Go": Exodus in the African American Experience 7. "Filled with the Holy Spirit": The Roots of Pentecostalism 8. "One in Christ Jesus": Women's Ministry and Ordination 9. "Go and Make Disciples of All Nations": The Great Commission and the Modern Protestant Missionary Movement 10. "Men Committed Shameless Acts with Men": The Homosexual Debate in Our Time Conclusion Notes General Index Index of Scripture
