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Against the established 'Two Source' (Mark and 'Q') and the increasingly popular 'Farrer-Goulder' (Mark-Matthew-Luke) hypotheses, Edwards revives an older scholarly fascination with the mysterious 'Hebrew Gospel' that was held in high regard by many church fathers and attributed to Matthew the apostle. Drawing on patient study of patristic quotations and on Semitisms in the Gospel of Luke, Edwards proposes that the Third Evangelist used a single Gospel document in Hebrew both for his special material and for his overall narrative outline (together with Mark and a much more compact 'double tradition' also known to the later canonical Matthew). This is an important and exciting work that offers students an excellent introduction to early Christian views of the Gospel tradition - and it gives Synoptic scholars much to chew on!\"Loren T. Stuckenbruck - Princeton Theological Seminary \"For a long time, scholarship on the Synoptic Gospels has stalemated around well-worn questions. James Edwards's fascinating and well-researched study opens up an angle that needs to be heard today. This book is a real contribution that will be studied and discussed for years to come!\" About the Author James R. Edwards is the Bruner-Welch Endowed Professor of Theology at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. His other books include Is Jesus the Only Savior? the 2006 Christianity Today Book of the Year in Apologetics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eerdmans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180341657855,"sku":"9780802862341","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2123\/7759\/products\/317IckMADBL.jpg?v=1684787428"},{"product_id":"the-logic-of-evangelism-80-9780802804334","title":"The Logic of Evangelism (80)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this book William J. Abraham attempts to address the dearth of modern theology on the topic of evangelism. In contrast both to the traditional focus on proclamation and to the more recent emphasis on church growth, Abraham argues that evangelism should be construed as primary initiation into the kingdom of God. Fleshing out his thesis by discussing how conversion, baptism, morality, the creed, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the classical spiritual disciplines are related to kingdom initiation, Abraham seeks to articulate the implications of his theory of evangelism for the practice of evangelism. Besides holding forth a specific norm regarding how evangelism should be understood, Abraham also maintains that the sorely needed critical discussion about evangelism should proceed in a particular way--not by drawing up new, specialized schemes but rather by bringing to bear on the topic relevant material from a number of appropriate disciplines. The book thus seeks to provoke or inspire other scholars to pursue critical reflection on evangelism, to further develop the new ground broken here. From Library Journal Abraham (Perkins School of Theology) subjects the theory and practice of evangelism to modern theological reflection. He points out that very little critical theological thought has been applied to this area and that no major contemporary theologian has written about it. In an attempt to foster such serious study, Abraham takes a logical and scholarly approach, defining evangelism as \"primary initiative into the Kingdom of God\" as opposed to \"preaching the Gospel\" or \"church growth.\" After developing his thesis in the first five chapters, he then examines the relation to evangelism of conversion, baptism, spiritual gifts, and related topics. Practical evangelism and ecumenism are also discussed. An excellent and scholarly work long overdue in the field. Recommended for large public and academic libraries. For another look at evangelism, see Randall Balmer's Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory , reviewed below.- Ed. -- C. Robert Nixon, M.L.S., Lafayette, Ind.Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review Catalyst \"Of the evangelism books currently available, Abraham offers the deepest and most penetrating analysis of what evangelism is and ought to be. His argument is narrowly focused but has wide ramifications. . . Theological depth and a holistic approach to the Christian life make this book a powerful foundation for evangelistic practice.\"Clergy Journal \"Rarely do evangelism books bring depth to critical theological thinking. This one does. . . This book is for those willing to accept a challenge. It is tightly argued and well written; the argumentation is thick. . . This book will provoke and promote a great deal of theological discussion. This is Abraham's aim, for he wants to begin earnest theological thinking about evangelism again.\"Evangelical Missions Quarterly \"A profound and challenging book.\"Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society \"This extremely thoughtful and theologically astute consideration of evangelism is an attempt to wed theological concepts with evangelistic practice. . . Surely Abraham has made a positive contribution in redirecting evangelism from the human axis to the divine. He has struck the right tone in pleading for a credible communication of the gospel by the whole community of believers.\"Library Journal \"Abraham subjects the theory and practice of evangelism to modern theological reflection. He points out that very little critical theological thought has been applied to this area. . . In an attempt to foster such serious study, Abraham takes a logical and scholarly approach. . . An excellent and scholarly work long overdue in the field.\"Missiology \"Abraham's integration of theology and the practice of evangelism...makes hisThe Logic of Evangelism the most significant contribution to the study of evangelism in o\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eerdmans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180341952767,"sku":"9780802804334","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2123\/7759\/products\/31EjA89t5VL.jpg?v=1684787441"},{"product_id":"poetic-theology-god-and-the-poetics-of-everyday-life-9780802865786","title":"Poetic Theology: God and the Poetics of Everyday Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eReveals the presence of God in the creative works of human life and culture What are the \"poetics of everyday life\"? What can they teach us about God? Art, music, dance, and writing can certainly be \"poetic,\" but so can such diverse pastimes as fishing, skiing, or attending sports events. Any and all activities that satisfy our fundamental need for play, for celebration, and for ritual, says William Dyrness, are inherently poetic -- and in Poetic Theology he demonstrates that all such activities are places where God is active in the world. All of humanity's creative efforts, Dyrness points out, testify to our intrinsic longing for joy and delight and our deep desire to connect with others, with the created order, and especially with the Creator. This desire is rooted in the presence and calling of God in and through the good creation. With extensive reflection on aesthetics in spirituality, worship, and community development, Dyrness's Poetic Theology will be useful for all who seek fresh and powerful new ways to communicate the gospel in contemporary society.ReviewMark S. Burrows - Andover Newton Theological School \"William Dyrness's bold invitation to a poetic theology shaped by Scripture, tradition, and imagination - one luring us toward a fuller participation in beauty than argument or concept alone allow - reminds us that truth itself is beautiful to behold and poetic to the core. . . If poetry is in its deepest reflex an intensification of life, then Dyrness's call for a poetic theology is one we ignore at our peril, reminding us that faithful living is not only about proper thinking but also - and, perhaps, more properly - about the texture of our living and the quality of our loving.\"Cornelius van der Kooi - Free University, Amsterdam \"Makes a strong case for aesthetics as one of the avenues used by God to draw human beings near to him and his glory. . . A wonderful journey through Reformed spirituality and a wake-up call for Reformed theology.\"About the AuthorWilliam A. 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Barrett demonstrates that on many essential theological levels Augustine and Kierkegaard were more convergent than divergent. Most significantly, their parallels point to a distinctive understanding of the Christian life as a passion for self-giving love.Approaching Kierkegaard through the lens of Augustine, Barrett argues, enables the theme of desire for fulfillment in God to be seen as much more central to Kierkegaard's thought than previously imagined. Review David J. Gouwens -- Brite Divinity School \"What has Hippo to do with Copenhagen? In this superb study Lee Barrett displays how, for all of their differences, Augustine and Kierkegaard unexpectedly share a vision of the Christian life as a journey circling around two central themes: the heart's restless desire-filled journey to God and God's self-emptying journey to the individual. . . . Barrett's command of each thinker's writings, historical context, and reception is complete. . . . Best of all, he shows how reading both Augustine and Kierkegaard as rhetorical and dialectical thinkers challenges us to rethink traditional Catholic and Protestant binary oppositions. The result is an important contribution not only to studies of Augustine and Kierkegaard but also to constructive Christian theological reflection.\"Sylvia Walsh -- Stetson University \"One could hardly ask for a finer or more highly nuanced treatment of the convergences and divergences, both direct and indirect, between Augustine and Kierkegaard than Barrett has given us in this rich comparative study of these two great theologians of love.\"Murray Rae -- University of Otago \"Lee Barrett has done a great service to the scholarly community in providing this study of the relationship between Augustine and Kierkegaard. His attention to the pastoral purpose of their respective writings has yielded a theologically astute and wonderfully insightful account of the commonalities and divergences between these two great thinkers. Readers of Augustine and of Kierkegaard will surely benefit from Barrett?s study, but so too will anyone interested in what the Christian journey of faith involves.\"David R. Law -- University of Manchester \"In this erudite and thought-provoking book Lee Barrett provides a penetrating study of Augustine and Kierkegaard, adroitly demonstrating the interactions between the theological concerns of these two seminal thinkers. By organizing his study around the themes of eros and kenosis, journey and desire, Barrett skillfully articulates an Augustinian-Kierkegaardian vision of the Christian life that speaks powerfully today. Essential reading for anyone interested in the theological Kierkegaard.\"Andrew J. Burgess -- University of New Mexico \"Kierkegaard scholarship has long needed a definitive study of the Augustine-Kierkegaard relationship; and this is it. . . . This book will be valuable not just for students of Augustine, at the dawn of state-sponsored Christendom, or of Kierkegaard, at its twilight, but also for anyone who wants to understand the whole of Western Christianity at its heart.\"Reviews in Religion \u0026amp; Theology?Lee Barrett offers an extremely helpful and exciting comparative study between St Augustine of Hippo and Kierkegaard. . . . There is much to be grateful for here in Barrett?s fabulous book, as he elevates the discussion above tired stereotypes and helps readers of Kierkegaard to see more significant pathways for future research.?  Review of Metaphysics ?T\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eerdmans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180343853311,"sku":"9780802868053","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2123\/7759\/products\/31pHGafIcTL.jpg?v=1684787503"},{"product_id":"the-spirit-of-creation-modern-science-and-divine-action-in-the-pentecostal-charismatic-imagination-pentecostal-manifestos-pm-9780802866127","title":"The Spirit of Creation: Modern Science and Divine Action in the Pentecostal-Charismatic Imagination (Pentecostal Manifestos (PM))","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this fourth volume of the groundbreaking Pentecostal Manifestos series, Amos Yong argues not only that pentecostal thought has a place in scientific discussions but also that pentecostal-charismatic insights into the dynamic presence and activity of the Spirit of God in creation have something important to add to the discourse. Interacting with psychology, sociology, evolutionary science, cosmology, and various other scientific fields of study, Yong's Spirit of Creation offers a significant contribution both to pentecostal thought and to the ongoing dialogue between theology and science. Review Philip Clayton - Claremont School of Theology \"Amos Yong's preeminent role among Pentecostal-charismatic theologians has long been acknowledged. His Spirit of Creation now reveals him as one of the most exciting constructive theologians at work in the contemporary religion-science dialogue. Some will resist his openness to science, others his openness to the real activity of the Spirit. But Yong's beautifully argued proposal may just be the closest that one can come to reconciling science, orthodox Christianity, and a Spirit-centered theology. Indispensable reading for anyone interested in the relationship of theology and science today.\"Alan G. Padgett - Luther Seminary \"This welcome new volume from the pen of Amos Yong brings together two major contemporary movements in theology: the growing, worldwide interest in religion and science, and the growing sophistication and extent of outstanding Pentecostal theology. Yong covers many of the key issues in theology and science today, while always providing a learned and Holy Spirit-oriented theological perspective.\"Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith \"Yong has well accomplished his goal of illustrating how Pentecostals can offer valuable contributions to the theology\/science dialogue.\"Theology \"Once again theological scholarship is in Yong's debt because this volume is another example of his acumen and broad vision. . . . Provides a distinctly Pentecostal interjection into the discussion and outlines possible trajectories that can be developed further.\"International Bulletin of Missionary Research \"Yong argues convincingly that Pentecostalism, which has emerged in the context of the modern world, can offer a distinctive response to that world through more vigorous Pentecostal scholarship. . . . This careful study, grounded in gracious openness, presents challenging possibilities toward developing pneumatological approaches in theological conversations with scientific data about the nature of the universe and its ongoing creation.\"   About the Author   Amos Yong is Chief Academic Officer and professor of theology and mission at Fuller Theological Seminary. One of the most notable Pentecostal theologians writing today, Yong is the author and editor of more than four dozen books.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eerdmans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180344410367,"sku":"9780802866127","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2123\/7759\/products\/31UBRQkem_S.jpg?v=1684787521"},{"product_id":"justice-as-a-virtue-a-thomistic-perspective-9780802873255","title":"Justice as a Virtue: A Thomistic Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003eReview Nicholas Wolterstorff -Yale University \"It is very difficult to bring a historical philosopher into dialogue with present-day philosophers without evident signs of strain. Jean Porter brings off this difficult feat with aplomb in Justice as a Virtue: A Thomistic Perspective. She moves back and forth with ease between an exhaustive knowledge and penetrating interpretation of Thomas's texts and the discussions taking place in philosophy today on the same and related topics. A very impressive achievement.\"Robert Pasnau -University of Colorado \"An elegant, deeply learned book on the foundations of Aquinas's moral theory. Jean Porter mixes, as few scholars can, a broad historical perspective and a serious engagement with contemporary problems in philosophy and theology.\"Stephen J. Pope -Boston College \"This is a must-read for anyone who wants to think deeply about our obligations to one another, the roles of both nature and nurture in moral formation, and the centrality of justice to the good life.\"Edward L. Krasevac, OP -Dominican School of Philosophy \u0026amp; Theology \"A clear, cogent analysis. . . . Porter continues her magisterial reflections begun in Nature as Reasonon natural law and its relation to the cardinal virtues, but now with a focus on justice. Her analysis of the structural dynamics of the will and how they illuminate the character of justice is one of the most illuminating parts of this book.\" - Reading Religion \"An excellent work crafted by a first-rate scholar. . . . Anyone interested in Thomas Aquinas, justice theories, or virtue ethics will greatly benefit from reading this volume. For students of Thomistic moral theology, Justice as a Virtue is a must read.\" - Theology Today \"This is Porter's best book so far, particularly as a fulsome and faithful treatment of the theological ethics of Aquinas. . . . It demonstrates clearly why Aquinas remains, even (or perhaps especially) in our contemporary context, the best source for thinking about morality.\"  Explores Aquinas's concept of justice - and why it matters today \"Aquinas,\" says Jean Porter, \"gets justice right.\" In this book she shows that Aquinas offers us a cogent and illuminating account of justice as a personal virtue rather than a virtue of social institutions, as John Rawls and his interlocutors have described it - and as most people think of it today. Porter presents a thoughtful interpretation of Aquinas's account of the complex virtue of justice as set forth in the Summa theologiae, focusing on his key claim that justice is a perfection of the will. Building on her interpretation of Aquinas on justice, Porter also develops a constructive expansion of his work, illuminating major aspects of Aquinas's views and resolving tensions in his thought so as to draw out contemporary implications of his account of justice that he could not have anticipated. About the Author Jean Porter is John A. O'Brien Professor of Theology at theUniversity of Notre Dame. 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It includes: A deeper look at Isaiah 43 and its fulfillment in Jesus and the lives of His followers (including us!)Script excerpts, quotes, and illustrations from the showGuiding questions for groups or individuals   Being chosen by Jesus has beautiful and far-reaching implications-although it says even more about the Chooser than the choosees. We are loved because He is love. We are saved because He is merciful. We belong to the family of God because Jesus invites us, making the Bible and all its promises as true for us today as it was for God?s chosen people. What does it actually mean to be Chosen? To answer that question, we?re going Old school-Testament that is-which leads us back to the New. Which always leads us directly to Jesus.   About the Author Amanda Jenkins is an author, speaker, and the lead creator of The Chosen?s additional content. Her husband, Dallas Jenkins, son of celebrated Left Behind author Jerry Jenkins, directed and produced over a dozen feature and short films before creating The Chosen, the largest crowd-funded media project of all-time. They live outside of Chicago with their four children. Dr. Douglas S. Huffman, the evangelical biblical consultant for the television series, is Professor of New Testament and Associate Dean of Biblical and Theological Studies at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) in California.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David C. 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As distractions grow louder, we become deaf to the issues that most need our attention.In this six-session video Bible study (DVD\/digital videos sold separately), pastor Clay Scroggins shows you how to take the next step in your personal growth by limiting the distractions in your life. Through the practices described in this guide, you will be empowered to replace the chaos in your increasingly busy schedule with emotional competence that leads to a calmer and more fulfilling life.This study guide contains a session overview, a video teaching summary, group discussion questions, and personal study tools.Sessions include:The Danger of DistractionTurning Down the White NoiseFinding SimplicitySpeaking to YourselfGetting QuietPressing PauseDesigned for use with How to Lead in a World of Distraction Video Study (9780310115182); sold separately. Streaming video also available. About the Author Clay is the best-selling author of How To Lead When You're Not In Charge, and How To Lead In A World of Distraction. For over two decades he worked at North Point Ministries, starting as a facilities intern (a.k.a. vice president of nothing) and eventually becoming the lead pastor of their largest campus. Clay is now a sought-after leadership speaker, engaging audiences that include the Atlanta Hawks, Mercedes Benz, Chick-fil-A, Federal Reserve Bank, and Terminus. Clay graduated from Georgia Tech with an Industrial Engineering Degree and continued on to acquire a Masters and Doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary. Clay and his wife, Jenny, have five children and live in Atlanta.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Collins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180344934655,"sku":"9780310115168","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2123\/7759\/products\/41_bYqwMi3L.jpg?v=1684787539"},{"product_id":"christ-in-crisis-why-we-need-to-reclaim-jesus-9780062944818","title":"Christ in Crisis?: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus","description":"\u003cp\u003eReview ?A spiritual health-check for the ailing, wheezing American body-politic. As Jim writes, ?Don?t go right, don?t go left; go deeper.?? -- Bono?Jim Wallis offers a challenging and focusing return to the deep Gospel wellspring of our faith that has served us in many troubled times and places across the centuries. As one who struggles daily to have my faith inform my service, I?m grateful for this timely work.? -- Senator Chris Coons?Powerful. Profound. Prophetic. Jim Wallis has written a book that should shake the foundation of every Christian in the country, a call to be a true follower of Jesus in these dark times. Jesus is not the possession of those who have reconciled themselves to the world as it is.? -- Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor, Princeton University?This is Jim Wallis at his best, a ?Jesus book? better than any I?ve seen in some time, and could not be more timely or more challenging. It offers a drink of fresh water to anyone who has felt despair at the state of the world-Christian and non-Christian alike.? -- Richard Rohr, author of The Universal Christ?Jim Wallis gives us a book that could be titled Following Jesus Again for the First Time. With prophetic fire, he makes the case that our political and religious crises arise from a failure of following the Jesus of the New Testament. Read this book and go deep.? -- Diana Butler Bass, author of Grateful: The Subversive Practice of Giving Thanks?For far too long, we?ve ceded the power and person of Jesus to political movements with no ambitions toward His radical love. Reclaiming Jesus is not only our responsibility, it is necessary now more than ever. This is a book for all God?s people.? -- Brittany Packnett, co-founder of Campaign Zero?To choose to follow Jesus is necessarily to engage in a quarrel with the world. For fifty years, Jim Wallis has worked to help Americans remember the politics of Jesus. His Christ in Crisis is a timely reminder of what it means to confess, ?Jesus is Lord.?? -- William J. Barber, II, President of Repairers of the Breach \u0026amp; co-chair of the Poor People?s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival ?Hold this book in your hands like a moral compass. With mastery and clarity, Jim Wallis has crafted a handbook for our times-a way to interpret Jesus? life and wisdom for a nation in crisis, to inspire Christians and non-Christians alike in the labor of love and justice.? -- Valarie Kaur, Sikh activist and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project?Jim Wallis is faithful, relentless, and intrepid in voicing the prophetic reality of Gospel faith. He does not flinch at truth-telling, and he is not weary of hope-telling. This book will provide energy, grit, and courage for the living of these days.? -- Walter Brueggemann, author of The Prophetic Imagination?America yearns for an appropriate reintroduction to the person named Jesus. For years, Jesus has been hidden by shallow religion and dishonest commentary. Jim Wallis reclaims and reintroduces us to a radical spiritual figure even non-believers will find inspiring. ? -- Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ  Writing in response to our current ?constitutional crisis,? New York Times bestselling author and Christian activist Jim Wallis urges America to return to the tenets of Jesus once again as the means to save us from the polarizing bitterness and anger of our tribal nation.In Christ in Crisis Jim Wallis provides a path of spiritual healing and solidarity to help us heal the divide separating Americans today. Building on ?Reclaiming Jesus?-the declaration he and other church leaders wrote in May 2018 to address America?s current crisis-Wallis argues that Christians have become disconnected from Jesus and need to revisit their spiritual foundations. By pointing to eight questions Jesus asked or is asked, Wallis provides a means to measure whether we are truly aligned with the moral and\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Collins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180345590015,"sku":"9780062944818","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2123\/7759\/files\/9780062944818.jpg?v=1770928168"},{"product_id":"martin-luthers-anti-semitism-against-his-better-judgment-9780802866769","title":"Martin Luther's Anti-Semitism: Against His Better Judgment","description":"\u003cp\u003eReview Robert Kolb  -- author of Martin Luther: Confessor of the Faith Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis \"Against his background of growing up in the Third Reich, his participation in interfaith dialogue over the years, and his more than half a century of studying Luther, Eric Gritsch, a widely respected church historian, provides readers with a broad survey of those who used or ignored the Reformer's utterances on the Jews, and he critiques a large number of recent scholarly commentators on the subject, concluding that 'Luther's anti-Semitism is an integral part of his life and work . . . but his anti-Semitism is neither in harmony with the core of his theology nor with the stance of the Apostle Paul' and is thus 'against his better judgment.'\"Denis R. Janz -- Loyola University New Orleans author of The Westminster Handbook to Martin Luther \"Gritsch brings to this project a lifetime of Luther study, and it shows. This foundation grounds the whole work, from its thorough rehearsal of the relevant texts, to its judicious account of Luther's impact, to its masterful use of the secondary literature, to its compelling conclusion. Highly recommended.\"Reviews in Religion and Theology ?This book will serve well readers inside and outside of the academy, whether as an introduction to the issue or as another voice contributing to the ongoing discussion.?  Booklist ?A superb first-resort source on Luther and his relationship with Judaism.?  Theology ?A thorough study that is both accessible, and thus recommendable for clergy, and simultaneously engages deeply with its sources.?  Sixteenth Century Journal ?This carefully documented study goes far in providing a basis for an honest dialogue between Lutherans and the Jewish people.?  Renaissance Quarterly ?A thought-provoking historical and theological analysis of the German Reformer?s attitudes towards Jews and Judaism. This brief but dense book is especially valuable for its comprehensive appraisal of the textual evidence of Luther?s hostility toward Jews and for its nuanced conclusions. . . .  Excellent work. . . . Important reading.?  Journal of Ecclesiastical History ?Gritsch offers a useful survey not only of Luther?s writings on the Jews but also of the historiography.?  Common Ground ?Here is a book worth reading to begin to discover another aspect of Luther?s complexity. Moreover, this work carries a much-needed reminder of the importance of positive Jewish-Christian relations today.?    In this book Eric W. Gritsch, a Lutheran and a distinguished Luther scholar, faces the glaring ugliness of Martin Luther's anti- Semitism head-on, describing Luther's journey from initial attempts to proselytize Jews to an appallingly racist position, which he apparently held until his death. Comprehensively laying out the textual evidence for Luther's virulent anti-Semitism, Gritsch traces the development of Luther's thinking in relation to his experiences, external influences, and theological convictions. Revealing greater impending danger with each step, Martin Luther's Anti- Semitism marches steadily onward until the full extent of Luther's racism becomes apparent. Gritsch's unflinching analysis also describes the impact of Luther's egregious words on subsequent generations and places Luther within Europe's long history of anti-Semitism. Throughout, however, Gritsch resists the temptation either to demonize or to exonerate Luther. Rather, readers will recognize Luther's mistakes as links in a chain that pulled him further and further away from an attitude of respect for Jews as the biblical people of God. Gritsch depicts Luther as a famous example of the intensive struggle with the enduring question of Christian-Jewish relations. It is a great historical tragedy that Luther, of all people, fell victim to anti-Semitism -- albeit against his better judgment. From Booklist William L. 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In Lifting Hearts to the Lord Karin Maag brings together a wealth of primary sources to examine worship as it was taught and practiced in John Calvin's Geneva. Enhanced with Maag's introductions and numerous marginal notes, this volume covers the period from 1541 to 1564, capturing both Calvin's signal contribution to Reformation worship and the voices of ordinary Genevans as they navigated - and fought about - changes in their worship. Some of the primary materials included here: Selections from John Calvin's Scripture commentaries and sermons dealing with worship Pages from the Genevan Psalter and service book Historical maps and illustrations of Geneva and its churches Genevan city council edicts and ordinances on worship Excerpts from letters, eyewitness accounts of Reformation worship in Geneva, and consistory recordsReviewDavid W. Hall - Midway Presbyterian Church, Powder Springs, Georgia  ?Karin Maag?s work on Calvin?s theology and practice of worship is as readable as it is well-researched. Through her translations, she returns Calvin?s own voice to a variety of topics. Readers are treated to a fine history, plus a well-rounded collection of Calvin?s own thought and texts, along with assessments by his contemporaries. The liturgical landscape could hardly be better painted than it is in this superb work!?  Raymond A. Mentzer - University of Iowa  ?A superb resource. . . . The texts, meticulously selected and elegantly translated, illuminate the complex character and powerful meaning of the earliest Reformed liturgy. In addition, the accompanying materials - historical explanations, perceptive observations, pertinent questions, timelines, maps, and illustrations - deftly establish the setting for Calvin?s great project to recapture authentic Christian worship.?  Karen E. Spierling - Denison University  ?This volume demonstrates Karin Maag?s formidable skills as both an expert scholar of the Reformation and a thoughtful teacher, bringing the experience of Reformation-era Geneva to modern readers in a highly engaging way. . . . The overviews and documents provided here will provoke lively discussion about the difficulties of religious reform in early modern Europe and the related challenges that various Christian communities and congregations face in the twenty-first century.?About the AuthorKarin Maag is director of the H. 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The book's short chapters enable coverage of a wide range of topics, presenting the issues and scholarly debates surrounding the Gospel of Matthew in an accessible yet nuanced manner. Like the first Discovering Biblical Texts volume, on the Gospel of John, Discovering Matthew offers a guide to key issues and questions raised by the text to enable readers to come to their own conclusions. Encouraging in-depth study of the text and genuine grappling with pertinent theological and historical questions, this book is an ideal introduction to the interpretation of Matthew. Review Journal for the Study of The New Testament Booklist \"Boxall's student-orientated guide to Matthew is expertly done.\"Robert H. Gundry - Westmont College \"Boxall has packed a lot of information into his book with a tight but limpid writing style, and a remarkable evenhandedness characterizes his discussion of disputed points. It would be hard to recommend, or even to imagine, a better contemporary introduction to the Gospel according to Matthew.\"Paula Gooder - Bible Society, UK \"No serious student of Matthew's Gospel should be without a copy.\"Nicholas King - University of Oxford \"Outstanding. . . . Full of thoughtful judgments, enabling even the experienced reader to see the text in quite a different way.\"Warren Carter - Brite Divinity School \"A wide-ranging and insightful discussion of Matthew's Gospel that engages contemporary interpretations as well as those from across the ages. 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Burridge is undoubtedly one of our foremost New Testament scholars, and this book will be of inestimable value to all those seeking to understand the complexity and diversity of ministry today.?   Combining the skills of a leading biblical scholar with the wisdom derived from years spent training candidates for ordination, Richard Burridge offers rich reflections on the four gospel portraits of Jesus and shows how they not only inform the calling to ordained ministry but also help sustain the practice of Christian ministry in its various dimensions. Four Ministries, One Jesus is for all who feel called to a life of Christian ministry and want to ground their calling in the teaching and example of Jesus, as provided in the four gospels. Burridge helps readers consider vital questions such as: how to sustain reading, Bible study, and theological reflection in ministry; how to extend pastoral care to people outside as well as inside the Christian community; how to care for self and family; and how to stay attuned to the Spirit by cultivating a fresh and vigorous life of prayer. About the Author Richard A. 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This splendid book will undoubtedly be appreciated for many years to come.\"Francis J. Moloney - Australian Catholic University \"With clarity, lightness of touch, and scholarly balance, Edwards engages with the complex debates generated by the Gospel of John. No issue is sidestepped. . . . A treasure for both scholar and student.\" About the Author Ruth B. 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The authors all agree that literature can help us to be more faithful, yet they approach the subject in ways as diverse as their biographies. Some, like Katherine Paterson and Frederick Buechner, propose models of how literature and belief can fruitfully intersect. Several authors offer insightful metaphors for the experience of doing faith-filled writing, while others speak of writing as finding hope in the midst of brokenness. Finally, in essays by Madeleine L'Engle, Thomas Lynch, and others, readers are encouraged to make the connection between writing and embodiment, translating words into actions. While the essays, addresses, and interviews in Shouts and Whispers are by no means the final word, they will provoke rich and nuanced reflection on the dynamic relationship between faith and writing. 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The essays range from the gentle simplicity of Jan Karon to David James Duncan's assertion that when writing and faith collide, we'll need to find ways to clean up the \"wreckage.\" Katherine Paterson deservedly gets two chapters; Madeleine L'Engle offers an autobiographical look at writing fiction; and literary novelist Bret Lott is unabashedly evangelical. It's hard to go wrong with essays from the esteemed Frederick Buechner, Ron Hansen (who remarks on the \"sabotage of the fictional dream by forcing one's characters to perform the role of mouthpieces\"), Elizabeth Dewberry or the delightful Thomas Lynch. There are also interviews with Anne Lamott and Kathleen Norris, and Garry Wills's excellent conversation with screenplay writer and film director Paul Schrader. This collection should be required study for writers of faith and their readers.(June)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.ReviewEpiscopal Life \"There is wisdom here to be pondered and perhaps adopted.\"Sojourners \"'Shouts and Whispers is for those inclined toward the writing life. . . The writers differ on many points, [but agree] that literature can help us to be more faithful.\"Publishers Weekly Starred Review \"This collection should be required study for writers of faith and their readers.\"The Covenanter Witness \"No two writers take the same approach, and therein lies one of the strengths of this collection. 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Convinced that worship and theology are integrally related, the authors of A More Profound Alleluia show in practical terms how liturgy and doctrine fruitfully illuminate each other. Each chapter pairs an element of the worship service with related Christian teachings, clearly demonstrating how the great doctrines of the faith find their natural expression in the drama of worship and how the liturgy in turn finds its corollary in doctrine. The interrelation of theology and worship is illustrated with anecdotes from congregational life, resources drawn from church history, and themes from novels and films. Each chapter also includes two hymn texts that exemplify orthodox doctrine communicated through song. A More Profound Alleluia will be a valuable text for courses in theology or worship, will help worship leaders to plan services with greater theological depth, and will enhance worship for Christian believers generally. 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His memoir, In This World of Wonders, opens a remarkable new window into the life and thought of this remarkable man.Written not as a complete life story but as a series of vignettes, Wolterstorff?s memoir moves from his humble beginnings in a tiny Minnesota village to his education at Calvin College and Harvard University, to his career of teaching philosophy and writing books, to the experiences that prompted some of his writing-particularly his witnessing South African apartheid and Palestinian oppression firsthand.In This World of Wonders is the story of a thoughtful and grateful Christian whose life has been shaped by many loves-love of philosophy, love of family, love of art and architecture, love of nature and gardening, and more. It?s a lovely, wonderful story. Review Mark A. Noll - University of Notre Dame ?The worlds of wonder that Nicholas Wolterstorff opens up in this affecting memoir include rural Dutch-America, a Kuyperian mind-set, analytical philosophy, humane pedagogy, art understood as craftsmanship, the deep realities (joy and sorrow alike) of family, and more. This book is as deeply moving as it is beautifully understated.?James K. A. Smith - Calvin College ?This marvelous memoir embodies everything I admire about Nick Wolterstorff. It is wise, humane, and beautiful, infused with love and a passion for justice. It is also wonderfully witty in a way befitting someone who taught us that God?s shalom is a world bursting with delight. I was absorbed by it, and when I put it down, I was grateful and inspired.?Richard Mouw - Fuller Theological Seminary ?I never took a course from Nick Wolterstorff, but he has been my teacher for the past half-century. The range of his contributions to the Christian life of the mind is amazing. But now, in this fine memoir, we get an even richer picture-a portrait of what it means to journey through life as an integrated person who exhibits in a very personal way a profound commitment to truth, beauty, and justice.?C. Stephen Evans - Baylor University ?Nicholas Wolterstorff?s memoir is a treasure. I literally could not stop reading it. Readers will find deep insights into such diverse worlds as small-town life, philosophy, the academic world, and the world of family and friends that we all inhabit. Wolterstorff provides a rich account of a life of Christian faith lived with integrity, an attractive picture of a version of Christianity that is open-minded and warm-hearted, rooted in gratitude and love for God?s creation and redemption.?Eric Gregory - Princeton University ?This colorful, revealing memoir defies stereotypes of analytic philosophers and modest Calvinists alike. It may not surprise those familiar with the life and work of Nicholas Wolterstorff, the leading light of a remarkable renaissance of Christian learning, that he could write such a moving book. But what a feast awaits readers old and new, religious and secular, academic or not. Opinionated but not grumpy, personal but not egocentric, Wolterstorff weaves his many loves-intellectual perplexity, politics, art, music, architecture, education, nature, and even the intricacies of Japanese ceramics and Danish furniture-into a compelling narrative of philosophical wonder and divine grace. Vintage Wolterstorff, In This World of Wonders bears witness to a generous Christian humanism sorely needed today.?Jean Porter - University of Notre Dame ?Nicholas Wolterstorff is best known as one of the leading figures in the revival of Christian philosophy. 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In the spring of 2009, for instance, an article in the The London Telegraph insisted that the industrialized West must re-articulate its moral case for market capitalism. Additionally, numerous commentators proclaimed the days of unfettered markets to be over. In this timely and balanced book, Austin Hill and Scott Rae agree with capitalism's critics that the economy is essentially a moral issue, but they argue that free markets are by-and-large the solution to financial disasters rather than the cause. Though they recognize that there are legitimate criticisms of the market system--and real limits to what it can and should accomplish--the authors further conclude that capitalism both depends upon and sustains classic Judeo-Christian virtues better than any of its rival systems. Thoughtful and engaging, this book pushes against the tide of current public opinion and some of the administration's proposed economic policies with a principled defense of capitalism. 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Corona Crisis puts the current situation in perspective in relation to previous plagues humans have already survived, like the Spanish flu, while giving an overview of the major signs of the end times.Discussing how the rise of globalism contributes to the spread of plagues, Hitchcock explains how in our global environment, events can happen suddenly that send shock waves around the world.Corona Crisis provides scripturally based answers to questions like:Are current events part of a larger drama scripted long ago?Does the Bible predict the rise of pestilence and plagues in the end times?Is the coronavirus prophesied in the Bible, and is it the judgment of God?How bad will it get, and where is the current crisis headed?Are we living in the end times?For anyone looking for answers in this uncertain time, this book will reinforce God's promises in your life. Find encouragement and comfort through this biblical explanation of the frightening current events unfolding today.  About the Author Mark Hitchcock thought his career was set after graduating from law school. But after what Mark calls a ?clear call to full-time ministry,? he changed course and went to Dallas Theological Seminary, completing master?s and doctoral degrees. Since 1991, Mark has authored numerous books, serves as senior pastor of Faith Bible Church in Edmond, Oklahoma, and is also an Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary. 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An incomparable guide.\"Theology \"A valuable account of the journey within Roman Catholicism over 50 years to come to a right relationship with Jews.\"Edward Kessler - Woolf Institute, Cambridge \"Philip Cunningham is the leading American Catholic scholar in the study of Christian-Jewish relations. In this book he charts ways forward and reasserts the importance of a partnership, a chevruta, between Christians and Jews in their joint mission to seek peace, wholeness, and health between and among their faith communities. His Seeking Shalom will quickly become an essential text for anyone interested in understanding Christian-Jewish relations. I highly recommend it.\"Joseph Sievers - Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome \"On the fiftieth anniversary of the Vatican II declaration Nostra Aetate, Cunningham here provides a broad overview of where we are coming from and where the way of Christian-Jewish relations may lead. His work is theologically and ecumenically sensitive as well as solidly grounded in current biblical scholarship. . . . A must-read for anyone interested in the present and future of Christian-Jewish dialogue.\"Christian M. Rutishauser, S.J. - Provinzial der Schweizer Jesuiten, Zürich \"Cunningham's Seeking Shalom is sound and comprehensive, innovative and concise, and easy to read. Theology at its best.\"Rabbi Irving Greenberg - author of For the Sake of Heaven and Earth: The New Encounter between Judaism and Christianity \"This masterful book lights our way in showing how a community can leave behind the inherited hatred, triumphalism, and disrespect that bring God's name into disrepute.\"Choice \"Covering the decades from Vatican Council II to the present, Cunningham - a leading American Catholic participant and scholar in Catholic-Jewish dialogue - provides an informative account of synagogue and church reconciliation. . . . 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Grounded in Lisa?s experience trading a high-powered corporate career for the freedom and flexibility of consulting, building an award-winning consultancy, and helping thousands of professionals make the same switch, this book enables professionals to redesign their lives and create opportunity in the future of work.This book will enable readers to:Understand the current future of work landscape, what consulting is, why people choose it, and assess whether it?s for themBuild their foundation by defining their personal brand, identifying the work they love to do and their ideal client, and learning the art of the rateCreate their flywheel by landing a contract, setting themselves up for success, delivering excellence, and taking time to reflect and refresh.Readers who follow these practical, simple steps will learn how to discover their personal brand, identify the work they love to do right now, explore how to do more of that work, and ultimately, create a life with meaning and purpose. 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Maybe it?s a sin we?ve confessed again and again, or a constant struggle with depression, anger, or lust. These long-imbedded patterns of shameful living continue to entangle us day after day, month after month, and even year after year. In Truly Free, bestselling author Robert Morris invites us into a glorious truth-that the promise of being set free from the slavery of sin is a promise to be set free completely. Although evil is real, we have the promise that the one who is in us is greater than the one who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Jesus saves us, trains us to resist the power of evil, and delivers us from anything that holds us back. With Jesus, we can be finally free forever.This study guide includes leader helps, discussion questions, conversation starters, and between-session activities to enhance application of Robert?s teaching.Sessions include:Greater Is HeThree Big Warning SignsBeware the ChaldeansBreaking the Snare of PrideBreaking the Snare of LustSet FreeDesigned for use with the Truly Free DVD 9780718028749 (sold separately). About the Author ROBERT MORRIS is the founding senior pastor of Gateway Church, a multicampus church in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. He is featured on the weekly television program The Blessed Life and is the bestselling author of twelve books, including The Blessed Life, From Dream to Destiny, The God I Never Knew, and The Blessed Church. Robert and his wife, Debbie, have been married thirty-five years and are blessed with one married daughter, two married sons, and six grandchildren. Follow Robert on Twitter @PsRobertMorris. Kevin and Sherry Harney serve at Shoreline Community Church in Monterey, California.  They have authored Finding a Church You Can Love and Loving the  Church You?ve Found  and more than sixty small group Bible Studies. Learn more at: kevingharney.com and\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Collins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180368593151,"sku":"9780718028572","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2123\/7759\/products\/41J1EMnvixL.jpg?v=1684788176"},{"product_id":"human-origins-and-the-image-of-god-9780802875143","title":"Human Origins and the Image of God","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow did human beings originate? What, if anything, makes us unique? These questions have long been central to philosophers, theologians, and scientists. 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Biography was well suited to the articulation of shared values and commitments, the formation of group identity, and the binding together of a past story, present concerns, and future hopes.  Helen Bond argues that Mark?s author used the genre of biography to extend the gospel from an earlier narrow focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus so that it included the way of life of its founding figure. Situating Jesus at the heart of a biography was a bold step in outlining a radical form of Christian discipleship patterned on the life - and death - of Jesus. Review ?This is a beautifully crafted study that soundly explores the Gospel of Mark and probes its meanings, written by one of the world?s most eminent scholars in the field. In taking its genre seriously, Bond demonstrates that the Gospel?s curious characteristics fall into place. Mark is an innovative work, recrafting the Jesus tradition into a form that would serve as a model for discipleship. With this insight in place, Bond takes the reader through the world of ancient ?lives? to this one, allowing us to see the Gospel with fresh eyes, to admire both its literary craft and its message.?- Joan Taylor King?s College London ?Despite the now widely held view that Mark?s Gospel is an ancient biography, few Markan scholars have explored the narrative-critical implications of this genre. In this groundbreaking work full of fresh insights, Helen Bond skillfully redresses that deficiency and shows how reading Mark?s Gospel as ancient biography can fruitfully inform how we understand its message.?- Craig S. Keener Asbury Theological Seminary, author of Christobiography ?With characteristic insight and clarity, Helen Bond places Mark's Gospel in the company of other ancient lives of philosophers. The result is a fascinating reading of Mark's Gospel as a bios that both reflects and subverts the literary conventions of that genre, all in light of its intent focus on its protagonist, Jesus of Nazareth. Bond's considerable achievement is to hold in tension both the narrative world of the Gospel and the social and historical circumstances of its first-century readers, demonstrating not simply how to read Mark as a bios, but what difference it made, and makes.?- Chris Keith St Mary's University, Twickenham ?In her well written study Helen Bond makes a strong case for reading Mark?s Gospel as an ancient biography. Her careful analysis of ancient bioi shows why the genre of the gospels matters. Moreover, Mark?s Gospel is approached from a literary as well as a historical perspective to demonstrate that the work was written by a creative and learned author who provides a vivid portrait of Jesus. This study opens up a fresh reading of Mark which overcomes less-helpful alternatives of previous scholarship.?- Jens Schröter Humboldt University Berlin About the Author Helen K. 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Adding a personal dimension to the narrative, numerous biographical profiles further enrich Noll's multifaceted exploration of major movements and events. From Library Journal Noll has written a very readable textbook. Though dealing with all denominations, it is centered on the rise and decline of Protestant dominance in the United States. Starting from colonial pluralism, Noll shows how Christianity was Americanized by the \"great awakening,\" the Revolution, and other influences. Evangelical America, he says, began to erode during the Civil War and declined further under the influence of modernism and the social gospel. Examining various trends and leaders, Noll predicts that the 20th century will witness a return to pluralism. Though a little weak on the past 40 years, his book is an excellent overview of American church history. Space is given to minority influences, and hymns are used to show the common worshiper's viewpoint. 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We Want You Here is a clear and instructive message to be given to church guests. Rainer facilitates the follow up conversation that every pastor would have, if they had the opportunity. By giving away the book to guests, they are encouraged, in a non-intrusive manner, to continue to reflect on the decision to visit their church. Those churches who share We Want You Here will be able to tell their guests:? We Really Want You Here ? This is Not a Place for Perfect People ? We Would Like to Get to Know You ? This is Where Families Grow Strong ? Getting to Know the One Who Made Us ? Come Make a Difference with Us ? Thank You for Being Here About the Author Thom S. Rainer is the founder and CEO of Church Answers. Prior to Church Answers, he served as president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. He also served at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for twelve years where he was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism. He has been a pastor of four churches and interim pastor of ten churches. He is a 1977 graduate of the University of Alabama and earned his Master of Divinity and Ph.D. degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.Rainer has written over 30 books, including three that reached number one bestseller: I Am a Church Member, Autopsy of a Deceased Church, and Simple Church.He has spoken in hundreds of venues and led over 500 church consultations. He can be reached at www.ChurchAnswers.com.Rainer and his wife, Nellie Jo, live in Franklin, TN, and have three grown sons: Sam, Art and Jess, who are married to Erin, Sarah and Rachel respectively. 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She poignantly shares the price she?s paid for following Jesus.New Age teachings are based on concepts that sound almost irresistible. But as Doreen discovered, they come with a hidden price: your eternal destiny. Here is a riveting, personal confessional of how a former false prophet learned to trust God after nearly wasting a lifetime being independent and willful-trying to predict and control the future-and how Jesus saved her soul from deception and opened her eyes to His truth.Deceived No More can help you learn how to discern dangerous teachings so you can detect and avoid deception. Topics include:How to spot New Age teachings, and why they?re dangerousBiblical ways to deal with persecution, spiritual warfare, and other post-conversion issuesHow to witness to a New Ager About the Author Raised in Christian Science, Doreen Virtue was formerly the top-selling New Age author at the world?s largest New Age publisher, until Jesus opened her eyes to the gospel. She got baptized for the first time, began spreading the gospel message, and denouncing the New Age. After getting fired from her New Age publisher and losing most of her friends, some of her family members, enduring cruel slander and spiritual warfare, and losing her home, Doreen and her husband, Michael, began rebuilding their lives on the solid foundation of Jesus. They learned how to trust in God, instead of trying to predict or control the future. Today, they live in the Pacific Northwest where they attend a biblically solid church and Doreen attends seminary studying biblical theology so that she won?t be deceived again.Doreen?s website is: DoreenVirtue.com and you can find her at Instagram.com\/DoreenVirtue, Facebook.com\/DoreenVirtueForJesus, and YouTube.com\/DoreenVirtueForJesus\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Collins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180372623615,"sku":"9780785234104","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2123\/7759\/products\/41LpAmQrjaL.jpg?v=1684788289"},{"product_id":"jonathan-edwards-among-the-theologians-9780802871725","title":"Jonathan Edwards among the Theologians","description":"\u003cp\u003eReview Theological Studies \"This study offers a wealth of insight into Edwards and his importance for theology-past and present. Readers will welcome the clarity and precision of Crisp's presentation-even when discussing complex theological questions. . . . Readers looking for a thoughtful introduction to and careful analysis of Edwards's theology will find this in Crisp's very fine book.\"Douglas A. Sweeney - Trinity Evangelical Divinity School \"Oliver Crisp is leading the way among constructive theologians who are engaging Jonathan Edwards as a serious interlocutor. This book showcases Crisp at his finest, never parroting Edwards's teaching but, rather, following his model of occasional, contextual, and critical adaptation of the insights of the past in relation to the challenges we face in the present. Edwards still has much to offer even the most contemporary theologians.\"Kenneth P. Minkema - Jonathan Edwards Center, Yale University \"This welcome volume brings together the most important essays on Jonathan Edwards by the most important of his interpreters in this generation. Crisp defines and tackles pressing issues in Edwards studies in an expert and game-changing way.\"  Though Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) is widely regarded as America's most important theologian, very few people are actually familiar with his theology. In this book Oliver Crisp helpfully elucidates key themes in Edwards's thought. About the Author  Oliver D. Crisp is professor of analytic theology the University of St. Andrews. 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He shows precisely how sin and war both cause human identity, agency, and hope to be lost.Powers explores sin as a pathogenic disfigurement that shapes cultural values and ethical ideas, frequently resulting in moral injury. Combat veterans experience a humanity deprived of grace and are devoured by the forces of war, often suffering post-traumatic stress disorder. But Powers provides a ray of hope and a path towards healing.Ideal for veterans, chaplains, and pastors, Full Darkness offers a new perspective on the cultural understanding of military violence, provides theological help for those drowning in guilt and shame, and paves the way for reclaiming positive human agency and identity. 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But it is at bottom a profound reflection on the redemptive power of the gospel-and how we all too often thwart it.?Zachary Moon -author of Coming Home: Ministry That Matters with Veterans and Military Families ?Brian Powers speaks with a sincere clarity that demands our attention.? About the Author  John Swinton is professor of practical theology and pastoral care at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, and founding director of Aberdeen's Centre for Spirituality, Health, and Disability. 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This five-step method will help managers make survivors feel supported and understood. The Empathetic Workplace guides supervisors of any level through an understanding of how stories of trauma impact the brain of both the survivor and the listener, as well as the tools to handle the interaction appropriately, to help the listener, the organization, and most importantly, the survivor. The easy-to-follow LASER method outlined in these pages includes the following elements that all managers should know and understand:Listen-Controlling your own reaction, managing your body language, asking open-ended questions, hearing what is not being said, and winding down the speaker when the conversation becomes unproductive are essential elements in being a good listener.Acknowledge-Once someone shares a difficult personal story with you, it is important to acknowledge that gift. Share-You can help the speaker regain some measure of control by sharing information with him or her about what happened or what happens next, your personal or organizational values, and what you don?t yet know but hope to learn.Empower-You can help the traumatized person by providing him or her with resources that are available to them through the company or outside groups. Return-The final step is to ensure that the traumatized person has a way to come back later when he or she cannot remember all that you said, thinks of more questions, or wishes for updates. The LASER technique can benefit all who are responsible for others, from top-tier managers at Fortune 500 companies to Residence Advisors in college dormitories. About the Author For fifteen years, Katharine Manning advised the Justice Department on victim issues in its most challenging cases, from terrorism to child exploitation to large-scale financial fraud. As President of Blackbird DC, Manning now uses her expertise to help government, educational, and corporate institutions prepare for and respond to the challenges they face involving employees and members of the public who may be in trauma, from claims of sexual harassment or assault to large-scale impacts like data theft and workplace violence. A member of the California bar, Manning also served as an attorney with the law firm Pillsbury Winthrop in San Francisco, where she represented Fortune 500 companies in class actions, insurance, and media cases. 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Scholars and students alike continue to be in his debt.? ? Christopher Rowland Queen?s College, Oxford About the Author Michael E. Stone is professor emeritus of comparative religion and Armenian studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His many books include 4 Ezra: A Commentary on 4 Ezra, Adam's Contract with Satan, History of the Literature of Adam and Eve, and wo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eerdmans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180376293631,"sku":"9780802866363","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2123\/7759\/products\/41NniHWr7GS.jpg?v=1684788385"},{"product_id":"the-election-of-grace-a-riddle-without-a-resolution-kantzer-lectures-in-revealed-theology-klrt-9780802837806","title":"The Election of Grace: A Riddle without a Resolution? 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In Glorious Finish, Daniel Henderson teaches you: Why focusing on God?s glory is the key to a fruitful ministryHow leaders can build habits that keep them captivated by God and His gloryHow to stay glory-oriented in the grind, challenges, and spiritual attacks of ministryForget the latest techniques and the strategies-spend some time recentering on what you know is most important-His glory. Review Praise for Glorious Finish?The message of Glorious Finish is timely and desperately needed at a time when so many Christian leaders are being forced to step down because of character issues, family crisis, or moral failure. As a leader or pastor, it is imperative that you prepare to finish well. Glorious Finish will inspire and motivate you to take an honest look at the root causes that sabotage your destiny and help equip you to overcome them.?-MARK JOBEPresident of Moody Bible Institute Author of Unstuck: Out of Your Cave into Your Call?Glorious Finish is a sober and extremely helpful book about a growing epidemic among Christian clergy. Believers in Jesus Christ across America are watching with dismay as serious problems beset pastors, leading to failure and shame. As a result, churches are devastated, and nonbelievers see their cricticism validated. Daniel Henderson attacks the problem head on and gives us a book that needs to be read by clergy and church members alike.?-JIM CYMBALASenior Pastor, The Brooklyn TabernacleAuthor of Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire?What?s better than learning from your mistakes? Learning before you make the mistake! That?s what I find inspiring in Glorious Finish! Here?s an honest and insightful path to finishing well. From one pastor to another, Daniel coaches us to higher places. No leader escapes the temptations to descend into dangerous dissatisfaction. We can all learn before we make regrettable mistakes. Get into this book and let it get into you!?-KEVIN MYERSFounding Pastor, 12Stone Church Author of Home Run: Learn God?s Game Plan for Life and Leadership?In a day of high-profile ?blow-outs? and dysfunctional leadership, Glorious Finish provides the church with a desperately needed reorientation. Winsome. Practical. Biblical. Bold. Hopeful. This is more than just another pastoral leadership book; it?s the distillation of critical truths for faithful ministry over the long haul. I always grow as a Christian and pastor when I?m around Daniel. This book will show you why.?-MARK VROEGOPLead Pastor of College Park Church, IndianapolisAuthor of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament ?Only heaven knows what the church would be like today if everyone God called to serve Him had faithfully fulfilled their calling. Daniel Henderson?s book Glorious Finish provides a crucial, timely, challenging word for those who take God?s calling seriously. 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The Bible promises us access to the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. So what keeps us from drawing on that incredible resurrection power in our daily lives?In His Mighty Strength, popular pastor and author Randy Frazee explores Jesus? time on earth to uncover the amazing source of his strength. Jesus continually sought direction from the Father and found the power to live the Father?s will through the Holy Spirit. He said yes to God every day of his earthly life-and we can too.His Mighty Strength reminds us that Jesus? resurrection power is not wishful thinking or a poetic metaphor. It?s a real source of strength that we have access to right now. And when we embrace God?s offering, our lives will never be the same.?This is not a watered-down self-help book-this is a powerful Gospel-centered guide to walking in the fullness of Christ. I challenge you to read this amazing book and accept the glorious gift of strength from Christ that enables us to live the abundant life God has promised us!? -Francesca Battistelli, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter About the Author Randy Frazee is the lead pastor at Westside Family Church in Kansas City. A frontrunner and innovator in spiritual formation and biblical community, Randy is the architect of The Story and Believe church engagement campaign. He is also the author of The Heart of the Story; Think, Act, Be Like Jesus; What Happens After You Die; The Connecting Church 2.0; and The Christian Life Profile Assessment. 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