Introduction to Christian Worship, 3rd Edition traces the development of the major forms of Christian worship, and includes discussion of the newest service books of the principal churches of North Am
An Introduction to the Gospels is designed to be a textbook for courses on the Gospels, for use at the college and beginning seminary level. Reflecting the most recent scholarship and written in an ac
Following the Hebrew canon, the author offers a basic introduction, which includes critical issues such as authorship, unity, dates of composition and revision, and structure. Drawing upon current sch
What are we as Episcopalians? This concise booklet explores five main areas of Episcopal life: identity, authority, spirituality, temperament, and polity. A great introduction to the Episcopal way of
New, valuable understandings of the historical and religious contexts of New Testament writings continue to emerge. This accessibly written introduction examines over two dozen such crises and how the
Introduction to the Greek of the Bible vols I and II provide us with an enjoyable and organized way to study this biblical language. The easy-to-understand methodology that the author uses will allow
Grounded in empirical research and richly illustrated with case studies, this introduction continues the theoretical, practical, and theological expansion of Pastoral Care and Counseling. Because of i
A down-to-earth, practical introduction to the ins and outs of preaching for lay preachers, bivocational pastors, and others newly arrived in the pulpit. Recent years have seen a considerable increase
An extraordinarily well-written introduction and guide to reading and interpreting the Hebrew Bible, with a wealth of valuable supplemental material on CD.
A comprehensive introduction to the particular challenges and opportunities of congregational ministry in urban settings.Urban ministry has long been a part of seminary curricula, but a basic and defi
An indispensable introduction to Roman society, culture, law, politics, religion, and daily life as they relate to the study of the New Testament.The Roman Empire formed the central context in which t
Invites seekers and believers to become in tune with God's spirit through prayer, providing an introduction, background information, and tips to help readers become comfortable with the practice. Orig
An introduction to the core Christian doctrines, the historical context in which they arose, and their ongoing importance to contemporary Christian belief and practice.Justo Gonzalez has long been rec
An introduction to the history of the Christian church in the modern period, beginning with the changing social, cultural, and religious context of Europe around the year 1500 and tracing the developm
An introduction to the history of the Christian church from its inception to approx. 600 C.E., this volume seeks to balance the traditional presentation of notable figures, councils, and controversies
This volume offers a comprehensive intellectual and experiential introduction to Christian spirituality. It embraces spiritual traditions from the Patristic period to the present day. Part I, "The Roo
JacobArmstrong shares time-tested principles for church pastors andleaders with a brief introduction at the beginning of each chapter frommega-church pastors Adam Hamilton and Michael Slaughter. Armst
‧ An accessible Q&A introduction to the Episcopal Church‧ Use with new members, as a confirmation resource, and in youth and adultstudy groups‧ Written by two established and well-recognized figur
Using a thematic approach, David A. deSilva gives a brief introduction and summary of the largely unknown and unappreciated books of the Apocrypha. He also gives an overview to the social and cultural
"From the Introduction: " Described by Goethe as the most charming little whole of antiquity, Ruth has long been recognized for its literary quality. This beautifully composed narrative continues to a
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of this beloved, never out of print, James Moore book with this special edition that includes a new introduction by the author. Why do we try to justify anything and eve
Through Worship We Move, learn, encounter, and celebrate in God's time.In this concise introduction, Dr. Knowles Wallace gives practical worship and preaching suggestions for each season of the Christ
With an emphaisis on communities of faith, an accessible book will introduce students to the classic texts, important events, key figures, defining rituals, essential creeds and symbols of world relig
James A. Harnish, from the Introduction: “I’m broken. So are you. We’re all broken people who live in a broken world. The critical question is, how do we find strength to put broken things back togeth
This book has become a standard text in seminary and university classrooms. The purpose of this second edition is to help readers come to a critically informed understanding of the Old Testament as th
An introduction to pastoral care for pastors of small membership churches.“If you spend your whole life serving small membership churches and doing it well, yours will have been a life well spent.” Sm
Written as a resource for children, the text includes an introduction for parents/guardians, but the body of the book is written for children to read themselves. Or, an adult or older sibling can read
A collection of worship services for various special days celebrated in most African American churches. Programs provide an introduction tying the African American heritage to the occasion, with a wel
"Prayer is not an occasional exercise to which you turn now and then; it is a life attitude. It is the will to cooperate with God in your total life. " E. Stanley Jones This reissue of a popular book
Este libro examina el tema de la adoracion cristiana desde el punto de vista del protestantismo y la diversidad dentro de este. Es en esta diversidad que se han configurado modelos distintos en la org
Algunas personas ven el trabajo social de la iglesia local como ?el patito feo? de nuestra fe; como algo que se debe hacer pero que nadie quiere hacerlo. Aun mas, hay quienes consideran que este tipo
Episcopalian identity tends to focus on history and worship, and sometimes on ethics but "cradle" and new Episcopalians plus seekers will benefit from having a brief, accessible summary of the Christi
“Jesus and the Gospels” is one of the most popular religion courses at colleges, and it is required at many seminaries and divinity schools. This textbook, written by an award-winning educator, is des
In this volume in the Library of Biblical Theology series, James D.G. Dunn ranges widely across the literature of the New Testament to describe the essential elements of the early church’s belief and
Religious StudiesOver the last thirty years African American voices and perspectives have become essential to the study of the various theological disciplines. Writing out of their particular position
How major-release films use religion to tell stories and convey messages Focusing on American major-release films since World War II, the authors show how films use religious imagery, characters, and
