Austin Farrer was part of the mid-20th century group of 'Oxford Christians', which included C S Lewis, J R R Tolkien, and Dorothy Sayers. He believed that after all the argument, analysis and sifting
Briefly: Plato's The Republic is a summary of Plato's The Republic, which is designed to assist university and school-leaving students in acquiring knowledge and understanding of this key text in the
Descartes' "Meditations on First Philosophy", published in 1641, was designed for the philosopher and for the theologian. It consists of six meditations. Part of "SCM Briefly" series, this title seeks
Listen to any news broadcast today and the message comes through loud and clear: Islam is a religion of violence and behind every Muslim there lurks a potential terrorist. Islam is a threat to values
This volume introduces readers to the life and thought of Karl Barth (1886-1968), one of the most important theologians since the Reformation era. Featuring the Armchair series' characteristic whimsic
Presents the adventures of a group of young friends who form a club to discover the variety of ways God invites us into a relationship. This book contains seven stories, where each story includes 'Not
Today's complex social and economic problems leave many people in the affluent world feeling either overwhelmed or ambivalent. Even the small percentage of us who have examined the ethics behind our f
Exploring almost every aspect of priestly life, this book is useful for those contemplating their vocation and those celebrating decades in the ministry. It focuses on: serving and shepherding; procla
This volume of the New Testament Library offers a thorough and careful commentary on the complicated book of Hebrews, showing its meaning within the context of ancient culture and the theological deve
Is the growth of Pentecostalism a resistance to post-modern capitalism? Does it represent a recourse to the religiosity of pre-modernity? This title attempts to answer these questions, using sociologi
Providing structure for thinking seriously about worship as a part of Christian faith and experience, Foundations of Christian Worship addresses the question, what is Christian worship and why do Chri
Divided in four parts, this book begins by arguing the view that Western culture should have put aside the inherent childishness of religious belief. It discusses some moral alternatives and argues th
This book brings to the fore the difficult realities of racism and the sexual violation of women. Traci West argues for a liberative method of Christian social ethics in which the discussion begins no
In this volume of the For Today series, author and pastor James Howell takes us on an engaging exploration of the Beatitudes. Howell considers each of the well-known phrases in these passages from Mat
Wesley for Armchair Theologians engagingly presents the life and theology of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. Written by prominent Wesley scholar William Abraham, who aimed to "make Wesley come
This original commentary foregrounds at every turn the poetic genius of the Song of Songs, one of the most elusive texts of the Hebrew Bible. J. Cheryl Exum locates that genius in the way the Song not
This new hymnal, widely known as CH4, consists of over 850 hymns and psalms and is the latest in a series published successively in 1898, 1927 and 1972. A number of 20th century items have been introd
Several major Christian themes that are prevalent in all aspects of the Oprah Winfrey media empire are explored in this work. Original. 25,000 first printing.
Exploring the challenges that both the churched and the unchurched have faced regarding giving and receiving the word of God, Bob Ekblad encourages us all to learn to read the Bible together as a whol
In Finding Space, Ann Belford Ulanov argues that depth psychology in general and the work of D. W. Winnicott in particular offer vital new ways in which to apprehend religious life, especially Christi
In this volume, which completes the acclaimed Interpretation commentary series, Robert Jenson offers a systematic theologian's careful reading of the Song of Songs, also known as the Song of Solomon.
This new volume, replacing The Westminster Dictionary of Spirituality by Gordon S. Wakefield (1983), stands as the definitive reference work on all aspects of Christian spirituality. Several years in
Tensions within the Anglican Communion and discussions about the possibility of women bishops have thrown a spotlight onto underlying issues such as: How are decisions taken in the Church? What are th
Dominicans are first and foremost the Order of Preachers, and Aquinas was admirably suited to their habit from the moment he took it at about 20 to the moment he died in it at about 50. Between those
Gonzalez freely admits it took 50 years to compile this reference, but for a new generation of seminary, undergraduate students, graduate students and general readers it comes just in time. In over 30
The Church had grown great and powerful in the medieval era, but debates about its purpose and that of the faithful on earth still raged. Sheppard (Southwestern College, Kansas) leads undergraduates t
When Deborah Met Jael defines and situates the significant elements that might constitute lesbian-identified readings of scripture. Deryn Guest explores the instability of the lesbian label and the co
African American women continue to confess their call to ministry even when they know such a confession may cause them to face criticism and even ostracism from many of the same men and women who nurt
Spiritual insights into fifty-two of the best-loved psalms are influenced by the author's pastoral concerns and his commitment to the environment to enable readers to understand their importance and s
In this compelling and hope-filled book, Erik Kolbell shows us that in the passion of Jesus we hear the story of one person but the echoes of many. Though we read the story to find out who Jesus was,
Writing in an approachable and anecdotal style, Tom Wright helps us see the great sweep of this letter. Romans has long been viewed as the book above all in which Paul puts forth the basic doctrines o
Writing in an approachable and anecdotal style, Tom Wright helps us see the great sweep of this letter. Romans has long been viewed as the book above all in which Paul puts forth the basic doctrines o
The thought of Karl Barth (1886-1968) has undergone a remarkable renewal of interest in the past twenty years. Joseph Mangina's Karl Barth: Theologian of Christian Witness offers a concise, accessible
This introductory textbook on the history of Judaism, written by one of the foremost scholars in the field, covers the emergence of Judaism and includes chapters on the Pentateuch and the definition o
Martin Luther started a reformation movement that revolutionized Europe in the sixteenth century. His far-reaching reforms of theological understanding and church practices radically modified both chu
This set of six volumes gathers Tom Wright's commentaries on the Gospels from the For Everyone series. Tom Wright has undertaken a tremendous task: to provide guides to all the books of the New Testam
Hermeneutics defines the rules used to search out the meaning of Scripture. Throughout church history, interpreters have approached biblical interpretation in different ways, using different tools and
