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Paul On The Cross
$25.00Even as theologians have become more critical of classic theories of atonement, biblical scholars have continued to rely upon such theories as a basis for interpreting Paul’s teaching regarding salvation and the cross. In this vital volume, Brondos looks to the recent advances in New Testament scholarship to argue for an alternative understanding of Paul’s doctrine of salvation and the cross.
Paul, says Brondos, understood Jesus’ death primarily as the consequence of his mission: to serve as God’s instrument to bring about the long-awaited redemption of Israel, in which Gentiles throughout the world would also be included. For Paul, Jesus’ death is salvific not because it satisfies some necessary condition for human salvation, as most doctrines of the atonement have traditionally maintained, nor because it effects some change in the situation of human beings or the world in general. Rather, Jesus’ God responded to Jesus’ faithfulness unto death by raising him, thereby ensuring that all the divine promises of salvation would be fulfilled through him.
Jesus’ death forms part of an overarching story culminating in the redemption of Israel and the world. It is this story, and in particular what preceded and followed Jesus’ death on the cross, that makes that death redemptive for Paul.
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Clear And Present Word
$25.99Series Preface
Author’s Preface
Abbreviations
1. Oh Sweet Obscurity: The Absurdity Of Claiming Clarity Today
2. The Effective Communicator: God As The Guarantor Of Scriptural Clairty
3. It Is Not Beyond You: The Accessible Word Of The Living God
4. Engaging The Hermeneutical Challenge
5. The Sharp Double-edged Sword: Restating The Clarity Of Scripture Today
Bibliography
Index Of Authors
Index Of Scripture ReferencesAdditional Info
By almost any measure, a bold and confident use of the Bible is a hallmark of Christianity. Underlying such use are a number of assumptions about the origin, nature and form of the biblical literature, concerning its authority, diversity and message.However, a lack of confidence in the clarity or perspicuity of Scripture is apparent in Western Christianity. Despite recent, sophisticated analyses, the doctrine is ignored or derided by many. While there is a contemporary feel to these responses, the debate itself is not new.
In this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, Mark Thompson surveys past and present objections to the clarity of Scripture; expounds the living God as the Guarantor of his accessible, written Word; engages with the hermeneutical challenges and restates the doctrine for today.
Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.
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Postmodernism 101 : A First Course For The Curious Christian (Reprinted)
$24.00Contents
AcknowledgmentsWhy Read About Postmodernism
Premodern And Modern Minds
The Postmodern Turn Against Reason
Truth, Power, And Morality
Language And Thought
Inquiry And Interpretation
Culture And Irony
History And HopeEpilogue
Notes
For Further ReadingAdditional Info
An accessible introduction to the ideas of postmodernism and postmodernism’s relationship to Christianity.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Cross Examinations : Readings On The Meaning Of The Cross Today
$34.00In today’s theological landscape the significance of the cross has become strongly affirmed and radically questioned. This exciting volume gathers theologians and historians who have thought through these critical and constructive issues: Do traditional understandings of the cross valorize suffering or violence? Are the older soteriological models, which see redemption as a kind of ransom or debt satisfaction, fitting for the contemporary worldview? Do they produce a piety that acquiesces in needless suffering, or does the cross precisely meet the massive suffering and injustice of today’s world?
Following an expert introduction to the issues and options by editor Marit Trelstad, each author addresses the Christian symbol of the cross in the context of current theological, sociological, political, or environmental issues.
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Philosophy And Theology
$17.99In this clear, concise, and brilliantly engaging essay, renowned philosopher and theologian John D. Caputo addresses the great and classical philosophical questions as they inextricably intersect with theology – past, present, and future.
Recognized as one of the leading philosophers, Caputo is peerless in introducing and initiating students into the vital relationship that philosophy and theology share together. He writes, “If you take a long enough look, beyond the debates that divide philosophy and theology, over the walls that they have built to keep each other out or beyond the wars to subordinate one to the other, you find a common sense of awe, a common gasp of surprise or astonishment, like looking out at the endless sprawl of stars across the evening sky or upon the waves of a midnight sea.”Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Aquinas Summa Theologica 1
$15.00The SCM Briefly series is a series of summarized texts that are commonly used on theology and philosophy A level and Level One undergraduate courses in the UK. As students are less likely today to come to these subjects with language experience, the Briefly series, summarising the meaning of the original texts, is a painless and quick way to get to grips with what the philosophers were writing about. The language throughout is modern and approachable, but the books manage to avoid “dumbing down” by including line by line analysis and short quotes to give students a feel for the original. In addition each book begins with an introduction, which provides a context for the writer and his writings, the chapters contain summaries to ensure the student has a context for that particular piece of writing, and each book also contains a glossary of terms. Aquinas’ Summa Theologica is his most famous work. It was intended as a manual for beginners as a compilation of all of the main theological teachings of that time and consists of a summary of the reasonings for almost all points of the Catholic faith. It is the fullest presentation of his views and covers the widest range of subjects – reason, sin, just war to name but a few – in detailed philosophical language. He worked on it from 1265 until the end of his life in March 1274. When he died he had reached Question ninety of Part III, on the subject of penance. The work is in three parts, dealing firstly with questions of God, then in part II with man’s striving for the highest end, and in the third part with Christ and the union between human and divine. Each part is structured as a series of questions and assertions and relies heavily upon key thinkers and writers at that time, including Aristotle, St Augustine, Dionysius and Rabbi Moses.
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Future Of Liberation Theology
$44.99There is a notion amongst some academics that Latin American Liberation Theology has had its day, a dream killed off by the Nicaraguan and Salvadoran revolutions, the 1989 demise of socialism and the “end of history” claims of the champions of capitalism. However in this book Petrella proves this to be an ill-conceived notion, and shows that this theology can be reinvented to bring its preferential option for the poor into the real world. The actualisation of historical projects is possible by adopting the methods developed by the Brazilian champion of critical legal studies, Robert Unger. Doing so will entail the rejection of these theologians’ unitary concepts of a despised and rejected capitalism and a canonized and accepted socialism. Petrella argues for a reconstruction of these concepts and those of democracy and property too. He closely analyses the differences in democracy and capitalism as practised across the USA and Europe in support for the reconstruction of these concepts bringing about far-reaching suggestions for the future of liberation theology.
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In Search Of Humanity And Diety
$68.99This book is a collection of essays to celebrate 50 years of John Macquarrie’s publishing with SCM Press. A considerable influence on many current thinkers and theologians, John Macquarrie’s work in areas as diverse as Christology, mysticism and ecclesiology are celebrated here. With contributions from around the world, including tributes from 25 theologians, this collection is a reflective and enlightening survey of one man’s achievements that will be as enjoyable to the theology student as to the church goer.
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Turning Points
$24.99Is there meaning to life? Is history just random? Where does my life fit in? These are topical questions in any age, but particularly so in our postmodern era. Vaughan Roberts
addresses these questions and others by examining what the Bible presents as the “turning points” in history, from creation to the end of time.This does not read like a normal history book. It does something far more important, to help you see history as God does, so that you might fit in with His plans for the world.
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Skeptical Passionate Christian
$25.00In the tone of a much-loved college chaplain, Michael F. Duffy takes his readers through a personal theological journey, exploring what it means to discern and live out a thoughtful, informed, and responsible faith. Encouraging Christians to develop and commit themselves to a critically developed vision of God, Duffy introduces the basic intents, questions, and conversation partners in theology, providing guidance on how to responsibly engage each one. Finally, he utilizes the skills he introduces to lead his readers through an exploration of vocation-whether God calls, whether God calls each of us individually, and, if so, what God calls us to.
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Como Se Formo La Biblia (Student/Study Guide) – (Spanish) (Student/Study Guide)
$19.00Dedicatoria
1.Introduccion
2.Hebreos: Una Introduccion A La Epistola
3.Prologo: La Intervencion De Dios En La Historia (1.1-4)4.Primera Seccion: La Superioridad Del Hijo (1.5-2.18)
A. El Hijo Es Coronado Rey (1.5-14)
B. Exhortacion A Reconocer La Autoridad Del Hijo (2.1?)
C. La Solidaridad Del Hijo Con La Humanidad (2.5-18)5.Segunda Seccion: Cristo Es Nuestro Sumo Sacerdote (3.1-5.10)
A. Jesus, El Sumo Sacerdote Fiel (3.1-6)
B. Advertencia Contra La Incredulidad (3.7-4.13)
C. Jesus, El Sumo Sacerdote Compasivo (4.14-5.10)6.Tercera Seccion: El Sumo Sacerdocio De Jesucristo (5.11?.39)
A. Advertencia Contra La Pereza (5.11-6:20)
B. Jesus, Sumo Sacerdote Sequn El Orden De Melquisedec (7.1-28)
C. Jesus, El Sumo Sacerdote Perfecto (8.1-9.22)
D. La Eficacia Del Sacerdocio De Cristo (9.23-10.18)
E. Exhortacion A Acercarse A Dios (10.19-1=39)7.Cuata Seccion: La Perseverancia (11.1-12.13)
A. La Fe (11.1-40;
B. Puestos Los Ojos En Jesus (12.1-13)8.Quinta Seccion: Orientacion Para La Vida Cristiana (12.14-13.19)
A. Exhortacion A La Santidad (12.14-29)
B. Exhortacion A La Solidaridad (13.1-19)9.Conclusion: Bendicion Y Despedida (13.20-25)
Bibliografia Comentada
Additional Info
Conozca su Biblia, developed in partnership with the Asocacion para la Educacion Teologica Hispana and the Division for Congregational Ministries of the ELCA, is a unique new Bible series written in Spanish by leading Hispanic theologians and Bible educators. The series includes general volumes about the Bible, as well as volumes about specific books or groups of related books.Written by knowledgeable scholars who avoid using unnecessary technical terms or an abundance of footnotes. The books are written at a high school reading level and address lay adults and beginning students. Scripture texts are from the two most commonly used Bibles in the Spanish-speaking world: the Reina-Valera Revisada and the Version Popular (Good News).
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Rapture : Fact Of Fiction
$15.99As each year passes there arises one relentless question concerning the rapture: “Where is the rapture?” This question will always be answered by those who teach the rapture with a statement like “it could happen anytime, so be ready-it will come as a thief in the night.” But will it? Does God’s Word teach that Jesus will come on a secret trip to snatch His Bride from this planet? If so, why is there so much confusion concerning the rapture? Is our God a God of confusion? If Jesus is coming on a secret trip, why did He not say so clearly and unmistakably? The truth is simple. Jesus did make perfectly clear the events surrounding His return, and it has nothing to do with a secret trip. In this book you will discover the truth of God’s Word concerning the rapture
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Coming Islamic Invasion Of Israel
$11.99Writing 2,500 years ago, the prophet Ezekiel predicted a Russian-Islamic invasion of Israel in the last days. The third book in Mark Hitchcock’s fascinating prophecy series explains the relevance of this prediction to today’s world. First, he establishes how the current global scene sets the stage for this event and focuses on the identity of the invading nations (those mentioned in Ezekiel are like a Who’s Who of Israel’s current enemies). Hitchcock then considers the time and motives for their attack. Finally, he discusses God’s dramatic intervention that will pave the way for the Antichrist’s worldwide empire.
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Wisdom In Theology
$29.99In this book, respected Old Testament scholar Ronald Clements explores and elucidates a much-debated subject a the place and significance of the Old Testament wisdom writings in Jewish and Christian theology. Based on the Didsbury Lectures delivered by Clements at British Isles Nazarene College in October 1989, ‘Wisdom in Theology’ first looks at the wisdom tradition in terms of its ancient Near Eastern background, it distinctiveness in Israelite life, and its historical development. Clements then discusses major wisdom themes under various headings: (1) wisdom and the world, (2) wisdom and health, (3) wisdom and politics, (4) wisdom and the household, and (5) wisdom and the divine realm. In explicating the unique role of the wisdom tradition, particularly in post-exilic Israel, Clements shows how wisdom, as opposed to the torah and prophecy, provided the Jews of the dispersion with the basis for a new, noncultic, universalistic worldview. Clements’s scholarly discussion demonstrates to modern readers how much is yet to be learned regarding the inheritance of wisdom from the ancient world.
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I Wonder Why He Had To Die
$15.49Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Who was He? Why did He come to live on our planet for 33 years, only to die a cruel death on a Roman cross? How do the Jews figure into all of this, and why does Jesus’ name cause people to rise up in praise, fall down on their knees in worship, or call out a curse against Him?
This book addresses these questions, first raised by a fourth grade student on a field trip when he saw a crucifix in a museum.
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Communion : Your Covenant Connector
$21.99A believer’s quest for spiritual power and physical and mental deliverance can be found in the two elements that represent the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ!
It’s time for us as believers to understand the origin and power that God has placed in the Bread and Cup of Jesus.
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Communion : Your Covenant Connector
$13.49A believer’s quest for spiritual power and physical and mental deliverance can be found in the two elements that represent the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ!
It’s time for us as believers to understand the origin and power that God has placed in the Bread and Cup of Jesus.
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Holy People : A Liturgical Ecclesiology
$29.00Introduction: Liturgical Ecclesiology And Its Importance
PART ONE: A People-Church In Liturgical Perspective
*Assembly
*With All, In Every Place
*The Practice Of AssemblyPART TWO: One People – Liturgy And Church Unity
*Knowing Something Together
*Unity And Liturgical Pattern
*The Practice Of UnityPART THREE: Holy People – Liturgical Assemblies And Earth’s Peoples
*Assembly, Baptism, And Culture
*Assembly, Eucharist, And Culture
*The Practice Of HolinessAppendixes
IndexesAdditional Info
This sequel to Gordon Lathrop’s highly successful Holy Things is an exercise in liturgical theology, viewing the activities of worship as a means of defining and discussing the concept “church.” It centers on community and assembly to discuss the sacraments. It focuses on ecumenism and inculturation as central test cases for a liturgically derived idea of church.In hopes of invigorating the local church, Lathrop explores the meaning of the term “church,” the relationship of the local liturgical assembly and other Christian assemblies (catholicity); the personal and communal character of liturgical assembly; the unity of the churches; the critical principles of liturgy and culture; openness to what is radically other; and liturgical evangelization. Lathrop’s work grounds a notion of church that is personal yet communal, universal, but not triumphalistic.
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Modern Christian Thought Volume 1
$55.00This widely acclaimed introduction to modern Christian thought, formerly published by Prentice Hall, provides full, scholarly accounts of the major movements and thinkers, theologians and philosophers in the Christian tradition since the eighteenth-century Enlightenment, together with solid historical background and critical assessments.
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Jesus And The Father
$24.991. An Introduction To The Contemporary Debate On The Trinity
2. What The Bible Says About The Trinity And What It Does Not Say
3. The Rejection Of The Subordinationism In The Historic Tradition
4. The Rejection Of The Eternal Obedience Of The Son In Tradition
5. How Are The Divine Persons Differentiated
6. Should The Subordination Seen In The Incarnation Be Read Back Into The Eternal Or Immanent Trinity
Conclusion: Where Do We Go From Here
Appendix: Is God MaleAdditional Info
In the last 30 years, more has been written on the doctrine of the Trinity than any other doctrine. Christian theologians of all persuasions have come to recognize it as the primary doctrine of the Christian faith. It is “our” doctrine of God.In this book, the author wrestles with related quesitons that now divide the evangelical community.
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Hiding Place : The Sinner Found In Christ
$20.00Print on demand
The Old Testament gives us several names or titles for God. For instance, God is called Jehevah-Tsidkenu, the LORD our righteousness. In this insightful book, John Macfarlane demonstrates how these Old Testament names of God are best expressed and fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Concerning God as our righteousness, Macfarlane shows how Jesus provides the necessary righteousness for guilty sinners to stand acceptable before a Holy God. Other names of God treated are Jehovah-Jireh (the LORD will provide), Jehovah-Rophi (the LORD my healer), Jehovah-Shalom (the LORD our peace), Jehovah-Nissi (the LORD my banner), and Jehovah-Shammah (the LORD is there). In treating these titles of God, Macfarlane opens up the way of salvation, exhibiting Christ as the safe hiding place of sin-weary souls.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Experience Of God
$22.00Charts the paradoxes and possiblities of our experience of God.
Probes human language and silence, adoration and alienation, to find the root of all our experience in God and its special character in Christian encounter with Jesus.
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Conversations With Barth On Preaching
$30.99Readers of William H. Willimon’s many books have long discovered the influence of Karl Barth, one of the most significant theologians of the twentieth century. In this new book, Willimon explores that relationship explicitly by engaging Barth’s work on the pitfalls and problems, glories and grandeur of preaching the Word of God. This Swiss theologian, says the author, expressed one of the highest theologies of preaching of any of the great theologians of the church. Yet too much of Garth’s understanding of preaching lies buried in other sources. Willimon brings this material to light, introducing readers to Barth’s thought on both the meaning and the practice of preaching.
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Spirits Of Globalization
$45.00Spirits of Globalization provides a contemporary, trans-cultural and inter-disciplinary attempt to answer questions about the connection between the forces that drive globalisation and the phenomenal growth of Pentecostalism. It looks at links between the liberation movement and the Pentecostal movement, asks questions about the implications of the Pentecostalization of religion in the global age, is the growth of Pentecostalism a form of adaptation or resistance to post-modern capitalism? Does it represent recourse to the firm and rigid religiosity of pre-modernity, or rather a leap of faith into the fragmented post-modern conditions in the poor mega-cities of the globe?
The book doesn’t merely raise the issues for discussion but attempts to provide answers. Taking the seminal work of Harvey Cox on Pentecostalism as a starting point, theologians and sociologists of religion from four continents discern the ‘spirit of globalization’ 100 years after Max Weber wrote his groundbreaking analysis on the protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism.
Photography for this book cover is reproduced by kind permission of Rune Eraker.
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Fracture : The Cross As Irreconcilable In The Language And Thought Of The B
$34.99Since the advent of formal biblical criticism, many have come to see the crucifixion as merely one event in the process of religious development. Yet for the New Testament writers it was so much more, representing a radical break that forever affected their perception of God and the world.
In this book Roy Harrisville examines the thought worlds of the New Testament writers, showing how the cross fractured their previously held ideas, causing a profound reorientation centered on the story of the cross. Focusing chronologically on Paul, the Synoptic writers, John, and the authors of Hebrews and 1 Peter, Harrisville demonstrates changes in the writers’ understanding of sacrifice, law, Hellenism, apocalyptic, and other areas – changes that created the new values of the radically different Christian community.
An insightful work of careful critical scholarship, Harrisville’s Fracture will appeal to anyone interested in reviewing the New Testament’s witness to that which lies at the heart of earliest Christian confession and which has provoked such bitter conflict in history.
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Theology For Liberal Presbyterians And Other Endangered Species
$21.00In this witty, accessible, and concise book, theologian Doug Ottati argues that liberal Presbyterians and other liberal Protestants still have much to contribute to the contemporary world. Offering an alternative to evangelical and conservative thought that he believes now pervades the larger culture, Ottati presents what he sees as the foundations of liberal, theological thought. Writing out of the Reformed tradition and a theology of grace, he addresses current issues such as evangelism, the ordination of homosexuals, and the war on terrorism. Most important, the book is a call to liberal Presbyterians and other liberal Protestants to restate, rethink, and revise traditional theologies and beliefs in the face of contemporary knowledge and realities. This book is ideal for individual or group study.
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Shaping The Christian Life
$36.00This insightful study explores how worship practices can transform and renew the lives of those who worship. Emphasizing how religious affections provide us with orientation in the world, Hotz and Mathews show how worship can shape our religious affections so that we can live to the glory of God and in a harmonious relationship with God’s creation.
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Gods Life In Trinity
$32.00Probes new ways of understanding the triune character of God.
Jurgen Moltmann’s distinctive insights in trinitarian theology – especially about the relations within God and God’s presence in creation – are revolutionary for theology and set the stage for these further explorations. The esteemed group of contributors in this volume probes new ways of understanding the triune character of God.
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Evidence For Christianity
$22.99Whether debating Marxists, college professors, or Islamic apologists, Josh McDowell’s hallmark has always been to walk boldly into enemy territory and speak truth. This book is based on the expectation that, with a growing number of adults becoming increasingly skeptical toward Christianity, there is a need for a solid body of persuasive evidence to be presented to them. This is a sourcebook for doubting seekers as well as current believers who need persuasive information to share with friends. Evidence for Christianity is McDowell’s compelling answer to the hard questions so many Christians are afraid to discuss.
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Resurrecting Excellence : Shaping Faithful Christian Ministry
$24.99Christians are of two minds about excellence. We commend excellent teaching, seek out excellent health care, and celebrate excellence in the arts. When a Christian life or congregation is described as excellent, however, we suspect that ambition or success may be getting the better of us.
Resurrecting Excellence aims to rekindle and encourage among Christian leaders an unselfish ambition for the gospel that shuns both competition and mediocrity and rightly focuses on the beauty, power, and excellence of living as faithful disciples of the crucified and risen Christ. Drawing on ancient traditions and on contemporary voices, L. Gregory Jones and Kevin R. Armstrong offer both a theology of excellence and compelling portraits of pastors, lay leaders, and congregations that embody “a more excellent way.”
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Shepherds After My Own Heart
$30.99Series Preface
Author’s Preface
Foreword
Abbreviations
IntroductionI. Background
II. Biblical Prototypes
III. YHWH, The Messiah And Promises Of A Second Exodus
IV. The Shepherd Messiah, His Followers And The Second Exodus
V. Following And Serving The Shepherd-Lamb
VI. Concluding Observations And ReflectionsEpilogue
Appendix A: Mesopotamian Deities With Shepherd Titles
Appendix B: Mesopotamian Kings With Shepherd Titles And Epithets
Bibliography
Index Of Modern Authors
Index Of Scripture References
Index Of Ancient SourcesAdditional Info
Shepherds After My Own Heart is a full-length academic treatment of the theme of the shepherd/pastor throughout the whole of scripture. It comprises a detailed study of Ancient Near Eastern understandings of this powerful metaphor, its uses and development in the Old Testament and its employment by the apostolic writers to describe the messianic significance of Jesus Christ, both in his earthly ministry and in his ascended and apocalyptic Lordship over church and world. In doing so, it articulates key elements of a biblical theology of pastoral ministry and leadership.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Covenant Of Peace
$62.99One would think that peace, a term that occurs as many as one hundred times in the New Testament, would enjoy a prominent place in theology and ethics textbooks. Yet it is surprisingly absent. Willard Swartley’s Covenant of Peace remedies this deficiency, restoring to New Testament theology and ethics the peace that many works have missed.
In this comprehensive yet accessible book Swartley explicates virtually all of the New Testament, relating peace – and the associated emphases of love for enemies and reconciliation – to core theological themes such as salvation, christology, and the reign of God. No other work in English makes such a contribution.
Swartley concludes by considering specific practices that lead to peacemaking and their place in our contemporary world. Retrieving a historically neglected element in the Christian message, Covenant of Peace confronts readers anew with the compelling New Testament witness to peace.
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Whos Afraid Of Postmodernism (Reprinted)
$24.00The philosophies of French thinkers Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault form the basis for postmodern thought and are seemingly at odds with the Christian faith. However, James K. A. Smith claims that their ideas have been misinterpreted and actually have a deep affinity with central Christian claims. Each chapter opens with an illustration from a recent movie and concludes with a case study considering recent developments in the church that have attempted to respond to the postmodern condition, such as the ”emerging church” movement. These case studies provide a concrete picture of how postmodern ideas can influence the way Christians think and worship. This significant book avoids philosophical jargon and offers fuller explanation where needed. It is the first book in the Church and Postmodern Culture series, which provides practical applications for Christians engaged in ministry in a postmodern world.
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Schleiermacher
$14.99Friedrich Schleiermacher (1768-1834) has long been considered the father of modern theology. In an implicit dialogue with the reader, Terrence Tice demonstrates that Schleiermacher is also very much our contemporary struggling with the same questions we do today: What has God done for us all in Christ? and How should I respond?
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Augustine
$14.99For many, all theology subsequent to Augustine is a footnote. He is influential, even today, because of his doctrinal formulations. Even more importantly, Augustine was a stimulating thinker and constant inquirer. Starting with his philosophical interest in Platonism, which set the framework for his thinking, Eugene TeSelle examines the major themes of Augustine’s thought following a more or less chronological order including human fulfillment, evil, creation, the human self, the church and its doctrines, the course of human history, and the relation of Christianity to political matters. Even those who think he may have been wrong in his conclusions can respect Augustine’s willingness to confront problems and think through their implications.
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Christ In Focus
$32.00Christ in Focus demonstrates why the figure of Christ is so central for Christian faith and thought. It starts by asking what constitutes the focus or centre of Christian theology? In opposition to the way in which the trinity is being reasserted as the lynchpin of Christianity, this book argues that Christianity loses its soul when it is not Christocentric.
Part One examines the way in which Christian theology works methodologically. Christology may not be the starting point of a systematic Christian theology, but this book argues that it must be the focus. The dangers in seeking to maintain a Christocentric focus are drawn out as a catalogue of distortions of Christocentricism.
Part Two turns attention to the kind of Christology needed to sustain such a radical Christocentricism. In a series of critical dialogues, with the work of Schleiermacher, Rauschenbusch and Brock respectively, the author develops a corporate Christology adequate for today. It is argued that talk of ‘dependence upon Christ’ has, to date, turned Christians inward, or found them appealing to a past, isolated male saviour figure. In critiquing such an approach, an understanding of the contemporary Christ is developed; Christ as an empowering presence, for the many communal settings in which people live their lives today.
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Theology Today : Reflections On The Bible And Contemporary Life
$25.00In this collection of his essays from the popular and respected journal Theology Today, longtime editor Patrick D. Miller offers insights into the basic human condition. His reflections range from popular culture (the popularity of Seinfeld) to political matters (the proper public role for the Ten Commandments) to the sublime (the connection between poetry and faith). The wit and wisdom of this internationally respected biblical scholar come through clearly in this collection, as we learn anew about how God works in the world around us.
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Personal Identity In Theological Perspective
$21.50The turbulence and confusion of contemporary life should motivate us to ask the big questions of life anew and to reexamine the disastrous naturalism of the twentieth century. This volume gathers well-known thinkers from a breadth of confessional Christian traditions who share a passionate interest in better understanding the nature of persons.
The contributors to Personal Identity in Theological Perspective aim to recover the ancient biblical account of human beings as made “in the image of God.” Their essays fall naturally into three divisions – retrieving historical discussions of human identity, presenting contemporary challenges to a distinctively Christian anthropology, and offering constructive proposals toward a richer understanding of persons. This volume will provoke discussion and debate on the fundamental question What does it mean to be human?
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