Outline : The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies examines the creation of the academic Bible. Beginning with the fragmentation of biblical interpretation in the centuries after the Reformation, Michael Legaspi shows how the weakening of scriptural authority in the Western churches altered the role of biblical interpretation. Focusing on renowned German scholar Johann David Mich…
Outline : How to translate and apply the complex concept encapsulated in words like saint, martyr and hero in a global space? This volume is devoted to the study of some of the transformations of the broad concept of sanctity and its exportation and adaptation in and outside Europe, through a series of case studies focusing on gender, popular and learned culture. The collected essays weave toge…
Outline: Christian Philosophy offers a comprehensive narrative of philosophical thought from a distinctly Christian perspective...
Outline: In recent discussions, Karl Barth's Christology has been described as Chalcedonian...
Outline : Bible characters s come to in a & -charming my new way! Share these delightful stories about people in the Bible with loved ones, young and old! Faithful Friends combines Scripturally accurate accounts of Old and New Testament characters of the Bible with whimsical and timeless photos of handcrafted dolls made specially to reflect the theme of each story.
Outline : You can't stop us now. Our time has come. We're ready! Let's go! There's much to be done! Join New York Times bestselling authors Linsey Davis and Michael Tyler as they encourage and inspire the girls of the world to stand up and bravely show it is their time to shine! Girls of the World celebrates equality and fairness and encourages all children to use their voices, talents, and in…
Outline : Each volume of the Doctrines of Grace series illuminates one of the five points of Calvinism, presenting the context, content, and various implications of the doctrine. Featuring essays from several respected theologians, these works help readers understand key aspects of Reformed orthodoxy in all their historical, biblical, theological, and pastoral richness.
Outline : Quirky Critter Devotions sets you on an animal-themed expedition to uncover wildly weird facts, journal your thoughts, and gain hands-on experience with zoo-tastic activities! Discover a wide range of crazy-cool critters spanning seven animal categories: mammals, insects, amphibians, birds, fish, reptiles, and spiders. From familiar faces like turtles and honey bees to incredible cr…
Outline : Jesus defines what it means to be human. The field of theological anthropology is at a standstill, mired in debate between dualist and physicalist perspectives on body and soul. IN Crowned with Glory and Honor: A Chalcedonian Anthropology, Michael A. Wilkinson argues that the man Jesus is the way forward. Anthropology should be centered around Jesus. God the Son incarnate is true man,…
Outline : Should Christians be embarrassed by the book of Revelation? The Revelation of John has long confused and disturbed readers. In The Apocalypse of John among Its Critics, leading experts in Revelation confront the book's difficulties. Each chapter wrestlers honestly with a question raised by the book's critics: Was John a misogynist? Does Revelation delight in violence? Can the book eve…
Allen, an experienced scholar and hospital chaplain, is the first to use the Old Testament book of Lamentations to throw light on grief, and to use contemporary examples and discussions of grief to throw light on Lamentations.
Outline: Since Biblical times covenants have been a part of everyday life. Simply put, they are promises, agreements, or contracts. But how do they translate into faith and the reading of Scripture? Are covenants merely elements of a narrative? Or do they represent something more? And what are the eternal implications of "cutting" a covenant with God? In Introducing Covenant Theology, author Mi…
Outline: A comprehensive guide to practical evangelism : its biblical basis, theological backbone, and current practice. Michael Green draws from a lifetime's experience in this seminal work on the theory and practice of evangelism. Green shows how the good news of Christ is communicated most effectively through the local church. This comprehensive resource includes a primer on Christian apolog…
Outline: An Urgent Call for Christians everywhere to explore the nature of Kingdom amid the political upheaval of our day. Should Christians be politically withdrawn, avoiding participation in politics to maintain their prophetic voice and to keep from being used as political pawns? Or should Christians be actively involved, seeking to control and utilize political systems to control the levers…
Outline : Is the universe more than just a cosmic accident? Is there more to life than the daily grind? Is it possible you have a divine purpose? Yes, yes and yes. Everything around us is striking evidence that God exists, that he once appeared in human form, spoke to us directly and made us for a specific purpose. Wherever you are in life –whether you’re a person of faith, a skeptic or so…
Outline : Outline : Petrus van Mastricht's Theoretical-Practical Theology presents one of the most comprehensive methods of treating Christian doctrine. In it, Mastricht treats every theological topic according to a four-part approach: exegetical, dogmatic, elenctic, and practical. As a body of divinity, it combines a rigorous, scholastic treatment of doctrine with the pastoral aim of preparing…
Outline : Christians are invited to rejoice in God's grace and mercy but should also, as the apostle Paul stresses, walk in obedience. So what does it look like to live in a manner that's "worthy of the gospel of Christ" (Philippians 1:27)? Theologian Sinclair Ferguson explains the importance of pursuing a life worthy of the gospel, why the principle is often forgotten, and how it's cultivated.…
Outline: Recent ferment in Luther studies has led to new appreciation of his thought and his significance in the emergence and shaping of the modern world. This exciting volume brings there perspectives on the Reformer into a systematic framework. Here new understandings of Luther's popular image, his effect on the Peasants' War, his contribution to language and letters, his chief theological i…
Outline : Many people today don't understand who Christ is and what He has done for us. It is our job to make those glorious truths known. High King of Heaven is a detailed examination of the most important topic imaginable: Christology. Written by respected theologians, scholars, historians, and pastors, these essays explore the various facets of Christ's identity and encourage pastors and stu…
Outline: "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might." (Ephesians 6: 10). Life can often feel like a daily cycle of struggle. Once you're convinced everything is under control, life forces you down - sometimes with trials which seem too difficult or painful to endure. How do you stay afloat during hardships - both big and small? Does your faith make a difference in those mo…
Outline: Dealing with a time when followers of Jesus were moving toward separation from the movement's Jewish origins, this inaugural volume of A People's History of Christianity tells "the people's story" by gathering together evidence from the New Testament texts, archaeology, and other contemporary sources. Of particular interest to the distinguished group of scholar-contributors are the oft…
Outline : The ESV Church History Study Bible features notes from nearly 400 of church history's most prominent figures - including Athanasius of Alexandria, John Chrysostom, Martin Luther, John Bunyan, Jonathan Edwards, and Charles Spurgeon - to help believers in all seasons of life understand Scripture. Edited by Stephen J. Nichols, Gerald Bray, and Keith A. Mathison, this study Bible highligh…
Outline: This edited volume explores neglected aspects of the history, theology, and literary contribution of the Genevan reformer Theodore Beza (1519 - 1605). The contributors to this volume are an accomplished group of scholars who specialize in the religious and social history of 16th century reformed Protestantism. Theodore Beza at 500 celebrates the 500th anniversary of the reformer's birt…
Outline : In gospel proclamation today, the critical New Testament element of repentance can be far too often ignored, minimalised or dismissed. Yet John the Baptist, Jesus himself, and those he commissioned to spread his gospel all spoke of the urgent need to repent. Michael Ovey was convinced that a gospel without repentance quickly distorts our view of God, ourselves and one another by under…
Outline: "A quest for truth in its deepest sense, which draws in every element of human longing and aspiration" The Augustine Way retrieves Augustine's scriptural and ecclesial approach for a healing and hopeful apologetic witness for today.
Outline: "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" The apostles endured persecution, imprisonment, and death for spreading the good news of the gospel - even rejoicing as they suffered for Christ. How can Christians live courageous lives worthy of the gospel today? This book explores the Christian virtue of fortitude, arguing that when courage is used in…
Outline : Satan is real—on that the Bible is certain—but so is his ultimate defeat. “Satan will be defeated and abolished. Eternity will not be disfigured by the self-seeking, deceit, hatred, and accusations of the Adversary, but God will be all in all and the redeemed will be for ever satisfied with their Lord, who has turned Paradise lost into Paradise regained.” High among the lis…
Outline : Why is God love? Because God is a Trinity. Why can we be saved? Because God is a Trinity. How are we able to live the Christian life? Through the Trinity. In this lively book, we find an introduction to Christianity and the Christian life that is from start to finish rooted in our triune God—Father, Son and Spirit. Not only do we understand the person and work of Christ through t…
Outline: The goal of this book is to secure our knowledge of the triune God by rightly ordering the theological language with which we praise him. Its reaches its conclusions about how the doctrine should be handled on the basis of the way the Trinity was revealed. As such, it is a study that offers dogmatic principles for Trinitarian exegesis. Half of the volume establishes the biblical exposi…
Outline: Buku ini sangat bermanfaat bagi mereka yang melayani anak-anak yang sedang sakit atau sedang menghadapi ajalnya, dan keluarga mereka. Kita pun dulu pernah menjadi anak, tetapi kebanyakan di antara kita sudah tidak seberapa ingat lagi bagaimana pikiran dan perasaan kita ketika itu. Para penulis buku ingin menolong kita mengerti trauma-trauma akibat penderitaan yang dialami ketika masa k…
Outline: Presbyterianism has a rich, robust, resilient history. Since Presbyterianism began in Scotland in the early 1560s, its adherents have spread to Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand. In some locales and ears, Presbyterians have flourished; in others, they have struggles. Today an estimated 35 million Presbyterians live in dozens of countries. Th…
Outline: The differences and discrepancies in the Gospels constitute one of the foremost objections to their reliability and the credibility of their message. Some have tried to resolve Gospels contradictions with strained harmonization efforts. Others conclude that the Gospels are hopelessly contradictory and, therefore, historically unreliable accounts of Jesus. In Jesus, Contradicted, New Te…
Outline: Resonant Witness gathers together a wide, harmonious chorus of voices from across the musical and theological spectrum to show that music and theology can each learn much from the other - and that the majesty and power of both are profoundly amplified when they do. With essays touching on J. S. Bach, Hildegard of Bingen, Martin Luther, Karl Barth, Oliver Messiaen, jazz improvisation, S…
Outline: For many adults, the college years are an exciting period of self-discovery full of new relationships, new independence, and new experiences. Yet college can also be a time of personal testing and intense questioning-especially for Christian students confronted with various challenges to Christianity and the Bible for the first time. Drawing on years of experiences as a biblical schola…
Outline: This anthology invites Christians to find resources for faithful, creative thinking in the riches of the church's theological heritage and its worship traditions. Contributors include Robert Barron, Timothy George, Stanley Hauerwas, Alasdair MacIntyre, Mark Noll, and N.T. Wright, among others.
Outline: The Oxford Handbook of Reformed Theology looks back to the resources of the past and surveys the present conversations that are vibrant and ongoing in Reformed theology. Firstly, the volume offers accounts of the great contexts of Reformed theology, the various relationships - ancient and modern - which it maintains and from which it derives. Recent research has shown the intricate tie…