Outline : Buku Seri Katekese Liturgi ini merupakan pengolahan secara baru atas bahan-bahan buku Bulan Katekese Liturgi (BKL) yang diterbitkan oleh Komisi Liturgi Keuskupan Agung Semarang selama 20 tahun, yakni dari tahun 1999 sampai dengan 2018. Pada ulang tahun ke-20 dari BKL inilah, Komisi Liturgi KAS ingin mempersembahkan sebuah terbitan dalam bentuk seri, yang berisi katekese liturgi yang k…
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 : A thorough investigation of the Apostle Paul's sayings and dealing with money. Beginning with the apostle himself, Paul and Money first explores what Paul had to say about supporting himself as a missionary and whether, and in what context, it was appropriate to ask for money from those to whom he was ministering. A significant part of the book examines the collection that Paul initia…
Outline: Exploring the Personal and Social Effects - of this momentous upheaval - Perhaps no period in Christian history experienced such vast religious tumult and rapid social change as the European Reformation, when it quickly became apparent that social and political issues - finding deep resonance with the common people - were deeply entwined with religious ones raised by the Reformers. Led…
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 : How did the apostles understand the Old Testament? Although relatively few in number, the New Testament's explicit summaries of the Old Testament story of Israel give readers direct access into the way the earliest Christians told this story―that is to say, into the way they did biblical theology. This stimulating New Studies in Biblical Theology volume examines the passages in the…
Outline: "The churches have not done well in most of the cities of the world," says Keith Hinton. "The great People Movements taken place among country people. Singapore is, in this and many ways, a remarkable urban exception. There is a People Movement daily gaining momentum in Singapore, one that has caused the church to grow from somewhere between one and three percent of the population in 1…
Outline: A History of Biblical Interpretation provides detailed and extensive studies of the interpretation of the Scriptures by Jewish and Christian writers throughout the ages. Written by internationally renowned scholars, this multivolume work comprehensively treats the many different methods of interpretation, the many important interpreters from various eras, and the many key issues that h…
The Synod of Dordt (1618-1619) represents, in Continental Reformed orthodoxy, the culmination of the process of confessionalization, that is, the long process of Europe’s unified religion-political body (corpus christianum) breaking down into various confessional regions and identities, affecting both religious and political realities. By the end of the sixteenth century, there were clear lin…
Over the last three decades, a new perspective has been emerging in the study of the Dutch theologian, Jacob Arminius. This article describes various older narratives of Arminius the theologian that are driven by dogmatic concerns and decontextualized depictions. These older perspectives are then contrasted with the new perspective, and the superiority of the latter is demonstrated.
Outline : The last fifty years of Pauline scholarship have provided numerous insights to both the academy and the church. Some of those most important discussions have related to the question of Paul's view of Christ with respect to his divinity. While the landscape is rich with scholarly findings, it can be overwhelming to navigate the complex lines of argumentation and the interactions betwee…
This is an examination of all branches of the Christian Church in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales in the 20th century in their central interaction with politics, social issues, war, and culture. It considers their pursuit of an elusive unity throughout a century when prevailing cultural attitudes underwent massive change.
Offers insights into the academic context of Arminius, and, along with a comparative analysis of his colleagues at Leiden University, explores new horizons in his doctrines of salvation and assurance. Arminius' search for true assurance of salvation emerges as a decisive factor in his famous dissent from Reformed theology.
Outline: This selection of writings vividly captures the most important moments in the history of Christianity, providing insights into 2000 years of Christian theological and political debate. The anthology was first published in 1943, and has since become established as classic reference work. While retaining the original material selected by Henry Bettenson, Chris Maunder added in 1999 a sub…
Outline: Working in tandem with the resources and videos found at churchcares.com, this handbook brings together top experts from various fields to help pastors and ministry leaders understand and implement the best practices for handling a variety of abuse scenarios in churches, schools, or ministries. Although the most comprehensive training is experienced by using this handbook and the video…
Outline: How did the controversy between Jesus and the Scribal Elite begin? We know that it ended on a cross, but what put Jesus on the radar of established religious and political leaders in the first place? Chris Keith argues that an answer to this question must go beyond typical explanations such as Jesus's alternative views on Torah or his miracle working and consider his status as a teacher.
Outline : For many people, the word "theology" evokes something dry, academic, irrelevant and disconnected from the everyday concerns of life. We surely would not say that about God, so why is our talk about God any different? In this engaging and accessible introduction, Keith Johnson takes a fresh look at theology. He presents the discipline of theology as one of the ways we participate in th…
Outline: Haddon Robinson has influenced generations of students and preachers through his widely used classic text, Biblical Preaching, in which he contends that "a sermon should be a bullet and not buckshot." With the passing of years, does Robinson's "big-idea" approach to expository preaching still work in today's diverse cultures and fast-paced world? The Big Idea of Biblical Preaching pres…
Outline: Readers will understand a book's final chapter only if they have understood all that came before it. Likewise, " in order to undersand biblical eschatology," writes Ketih Mathison, "we must understand the entire Bible." From Age to Age looks not only at the fulfillment of God's purposes at the end of history, but also at the stages along the way. The millennium and second coming of Chr…
Outline: - Is there a God? - What is the evidence for belief in such a being? - What is God like? - Or, is God a figment of human inspiration? - How do we know that such a being might not exist? - Should belief or disbelief in God's existence make a difference in our opinions and moral choices, in the way we see ourselves and relate to those around us? These are fundamental questions, and…
Outline: Encountering the World of Islam guides you on a journey into the lives of Muslims around the world and in your neighborhood. Through this comprehensive collection, you will learn about Muhammad and the history of Islam, gain insight into today's conflicts, and dispel fears and myths. You will also discover the frustrations and desires of Muslims and learn how to pray for and befriend t…
Outline: Berteologi adalah upaya untuk menjabarkan dan mengkomunikasikan 'teks' di dalam 'konteks'. Berteologi, oleh karenanya, harus selalu memperhatikan konteks Teologi harus selalu kontekstual - tumbuh dari dalam konteks untuk menjawab pergumulan konteks. Inilah yang menjadi pokok dalam buku ini. Tulisan-tulisan yang terangkum dalam buku penghormatan untuk HUT ke-70 Prof. Dr. P.D. Latuihamal…
Outline: Machine learning and data analytics are powering a wave of groundbreaking technologies. Is your company ready? If you read nothing else on how intelligent machines are revolutionizing business, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you understand how these technologies work together, how to…
Outline: Nineteen biblical scholars and theologians in this volume explore the notions of union and participation within Pauline theology, teasing out the complex web of meaning conveyed through Paul's theological vision of being "in Christ." With essays that investigate Pauline theology and exegesis, examine highlights from reception history, and offer deep theological reflection, this exempla…
Outline: Bagi mereka yang belum pernah mengalami menjadi orang tua, tugas sebagai orang tua tampaknya sangat sederhana, tetapi mereka yang harus membesarkan anak mengetahui bahwa tugas menjadi orang tua itu jauh lebih sulit daripada kelihatannya. Anak-anak itu mahal, dalam arti kita harus menyediakan waktu, biaya, dan tenaga - tetapi mereka memang layak dibayar mahal. Buku ini menunjukkan kep…
Outline: The prophet Ezekiel in exile from the land of Judah came to see the reason for his country's downfall, and prophesied its eventual restoration with the revival of faith and more responsibility. This visionary book is often difficult to understand. The author's commentary makes is meaning available to the modern reader, particularly by explaining the historical context. When so expl…