Journal of the American Academy of Religion Volume 69, 2001 consists of:
1. Volume 69, Number 1, March 2001;
2. Volume 69, Number 2, June 2001;
3. Volume 69, Number 3, September 2001;
4. Volume 69, Number 4, December 2001.
Outline: This expanded workbook is designed with you, the student, in mind and intended for use with the standard-setting this book, now in its third edition. Two optional chapters have been added to this book, allowing you to read large chunks of the biblical text and enjoy the fruits of your labor faster than ever before. Each regular chapter is divided into six sections and includes extens…
Outline: This expanded workbook is designed with you, the student, in mind and intended for use with the standard-setting this book, now in its third edition. Two optional chapters have been added to this book, allowing you to read large chunks of the biblical text and enjoy the fruits of your labor faster than ever before. Each regular chapter is divided into six sections and includes extens…
Outline: In examining one of the essential questions of the Christian faith, the author explores the limits as well as the gains to be made in speaking about crucifixion as a historical event, and considers the relationship of the crucifixion to the continuing process of God's saving activity. He considers the relevance of a past act of atonement to such areas of practical experience as forgiv…
Outline: In this volume in a widely used series, a respected Biblical scholar has gathered excerpts of the best that has been written about the literary dimension of the New Testament. From Origen and Augustine to such writers and critics as Gerard Manley Hopkins, Northrop Frye, and Eric Auerbach, among others of our own period, there is a fine array of excerpts reflecting many perspectives. T…
Outline: In this book, the author has produced a powerful and upbeat study of Christian belief that tackles questions such as these head on. In what he describes as a summary of his life's work on Christianity, religion and science, the author's new and positive interpretation presents a Christian faith in harmony with the scientific worldview while remaining true to its traditions. This is a…
Outline: Conceived originally as a serious presentation of the development of philosophy for Catholic seminary students, the author's nine-volume book has journeyed far beyond the modest purpose of its author to universal acclaim as the best history of philosophy in English. The author, an Oxford Jesuit of immense erudition who once tangled with A. J. Ayer in a fabled debate about the existence…
Outline: This book is a close study of the basic elements in the thought and structure of the Fourth Gospel. It is the work of a scholar who spares no labour that will bring him and his reader near to the pith and conviction of the Evangelist himself. The plan of the author's work is this: first by research to reconstruct the background and stir of thought out of which the Fourth Gospel must ha…
Outline: The author guides us through John's account of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He shows that the Gospel of John can be seen as the reflective Gospel, a selection of the works and the words of Christ for detailed contemplation. John takes us by the hand and leads us into the depths and mysteries of Christ's person and the wonders he has accomplished - so that the reader should come to liv…
Outline: What is necessary for the church's life and growth? Perhaps it's more dynamic fellowship. Or holistic small groups. Or adequate parking. Or adequate parking. Or attractive programs. Or passionate spiritually. Or gift-oriented ministry. Or visionary leadership. Or high-impact worship. Or missional living. Or ... the list is endless. But the author has noticed that Jesus said only one th…
Outline: Hegel and existensialism form two poles of a contemporary dialogue, according to Robert C. Solomon: Hegel's global perspective and pursuit of "the absolute" balance of the enthusiastic individualism of existentialism. The dialectic between these two philosophical perspectives, whose vicissitudes have come to define not only continental philosophy but much of life in Europe and America,…
Outline: In the middle years of the seventeenth century, philosophy sprang forward into its modern era. The motivating mind behind the revolution in metaphysical thought was that of Rene Descartes, who brought philosophy both a new spirit and a new method, and thereby founded the school that came to be known as rationalism. Contained in this volume are the five works, in their entirety, that pr…
Outline: The author brings fresh clarity and understanding of the antitheses of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount. Providing a thorough evaluation of key historical and contemporary interpretations of Matthew 5:21-48 from notable theologians, the author illustrates the unity surrounding the teachings of Jesus, even among disparate denominational traditions. The author also addresses whether th…
Outline: Whether your church is healthy or struggling, the biblical principles in this book point the to way to greater spritual vitality. A pastor, seminary teacher, and conference speaker, the author has long specialized in church revitalization. He deftly alerts us to potential problems in our churches, help us to recognize our weeknesses and opportunities, and guides us in applying biblical…
Outline: This book is a major work in the philosophy of language by the celebrated French thinker Jacques Derrida. The book's two essays, "Limited Inc" and "Signature Event Context," constitute key statements of the Derridean theory of deconstruction. They are perhaps the clearest exposition to be found of Derrida's most controversial idea, that linguistic meaning is fundamentally indeterminate…
Outline: Writing from decades of counseling and personal ministry experience, the author wants to help those in ministry develop healthy rhythms to lead their families well. Applying biblical principles to common issues all leaders face, this book offers guidance for fostering love, deepening unity, and pursuing joy in their families - presenting leaders with a God-centered approach to family l…
Outline: Buku ini sangat baik bagi anda yang ingin bertumbuh di dalam Kristus. Perlu ada keseimbangan di dalam pelayanan hidup Kristen anda. Keseimbangan dalam hal:
- Iman dan Perbuatan
- Kemauan dan Kemampuan
- Keadilan dan Kasih
- Pengertian dan Kegiatan
- Cerdik dan Tulus
- Perkataan dan Kuasa
- Persekutuan Vertikal dan Horisontal
- Teologi dan Penginjilan
- Mengembala dan Mengutus
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Outline: Dua pokok besar yang dibicarakan dalam buku ini yaitu tentang:
- Sifat Injil yang melebihi agama
- Kuasa Injil yang melampaui manusia
Uraian tentang dosa yang merusak manusia, agama ciptaan manusia, diuraikan secara gamblang dan menarik. Anda dalam cengkeraman dosa, anda perlu "jalan membereskan dosa." Buku ini akan menolong anda dan menguatkan iman anda.
Outline: Buku ini menguraikan tentang motif-motif dalam pelayanan Kristen. Ada orang yang melayani Tuhan karena PanggilanNya, karena rela, karena terpaksa. Perlunya bekal rohani dalam pelayanan, serta ladang pelayanan yang berhubungan dengan perintah Kristus dan konsep wilayah serta scope baru dalam penginjilan. Buku ini perlu dibaca oleh hamba Kristus, setiap orang Kristen dalam mengemban peri…