Family life has undergone revolutionary changes in Western society in the last sixty years, posing both theological and ethical challenges for the contemporary church. This book responds with wide-ran
Moses is plucked from the bulrushes of the river Nile and picked by God to lead the Israelites to freedom! But Moses is shy and needs a bit of a push—so God speaks to him through a big burning bush! G
Having helped Pharaoh make sense of his strange dreams, Joseph is now the second most important person in Egypt. Pharaoh puts him charge of making sure everyone has enough food. When famine strikes, J
Joseph waits for his brothers to return to Egypt with his younger brother, Benjamin. Will they finally recognize the brother they had left for dead? And will Joseph ever be reconciled with his long-lo
Part One considers key philosophical and aesthetic evaluations of literary images and symbols. The power of pictures is widely appreciated, as in the adage 'a picture is worth a thousand words'. Somet
Though little can be known with certainty about the historical Jesus, the image of a heavenly figure—"Christ crucified and risen"—was constructed out of his life and teachings. In order to help us for
God calls Latinas to lives of influence. Sharing their own journeys as Latinas and leaders, these three women find mentorship in twelve inspirational women of the Bible, who navigated challenges of br
God's identity cannot be fully expressed in human words, but Scripture uses one particular Hebrew word to describe God's character: hesed. Often translated as lovingkindness, covenant faithfulness, or
Technology has always shaped human life and our understanding of what it means to be human. But does it actually encourage human flourishing? By exploring the doctrine of the incarnation and what it m
The discipline of Old Testament theology continues to be in flux as diverse approaches vie for dominance. Paul House serves as our guide—without being partisan or uninformed—exploring each Old Testame
This thought- and action-provoking book considers the crucial question: Who is my neighbor? What does the Christian injunction to "love your neighbor as yourself" actually mean in practice today? Cont
Rooted in theological insight and thoroughly practical, this book will explore what domestic abuse is, why it is perpetrated and the impact it has on children and adults. Filled with case studies, inc
"I'm spiritual but not religious." It's a common phrase, but what does this "spirituality" consist of? Tom Wright argues that people are often simply reverting to forms of ancient paganism similar to
In this Hansen Lectureship volume, Timothy Larsen considers the legacy of George MacDonald, the Victorian Scottish author and minister who is best known for his pioneering fantasy literature. Larsen e
In today's world, youth are growing up in a society where social media is an integral part of their sense of self. But what are the repercussions of this, and how can we teach young girls where their
How did traditional beliefs about the supernatural change as a result of the Reformation, and what were the intellectual and cultural consequences? Following a masterly interpretative introduction, Pe
Our neighborhoods are literally making us sick. If we truly want to love our neighbors, we must work to create social environments in which people can be healthy. While working in community redevelopm
Although we can all give meaning to our lives by trying to live well, is there some given meaning to be discovered? Richard Harries shares an in-depth discussion of the nature of evil and how this is
The SPCK Lectionary provides a completely redesigned and clearly laid-out presentation of the Common Worship calendar and lectionary, with BCP readings on the same page. Sundays and major festivals ar
What has Christianity to do with power? What can Christians do to act as the voice of the voiceless? Tom Wright's latest book demonstrates the many ways in which faithful exegesis of Scripture can thr
Building on his own experiences as a priest and an entrepreneur, Michael Volland argues that the concept of entrepreneurship offers churches a helpful lens through which to view Christian ministry and
Most histories of Church of England liturgy begin in the 1530s. However, the real history of the Book of Common Prayer begins with the Elizabethan Settlement in 1559. The only revision of any note was
Adam and Eve and the forbidden fruit, Jacob and the stairway to heaven, Joseph and his brothers, Samson and Delilah, David and Goliath, Jonah and the whale, the miracles and teachings of Jesus, Paul's
Personal and spiritual growth is costly and the evangelical church is frequently glib about discipleship ideas like "dying to self" and "transformation," holding out these words and phrases as ideals
This beautiful book describes and interprets a series of paintings for each day of Advent. Artists often address subjects our culture seeks to avoid, and Jane Williams’ brilliant and perceptive reflec
In Wrestling with the Word, well-known and accomplished preachers grapple with a range of notoriously difficult biblical Old and New Testament texts, and offer ideas to help in the planning process of
Jesus was truly and completely God incarnate, so he must have experienced everything that makes us human. How did Jesus experience human sexuality, and what was his attitude towards it in himself and
Taking one of the core message of Hillsong Youth UK, this full-color, graphically dynamic and interactive mag-book will address the "big fears" of the day and encourage and empower a youthful audience
Following Jesus should not require fronts: when we fully grasp the love of God towards us, in all our mess and sin and doubt, we experience the freedom that vulnerability, honesty, and sacrifice bring
Jesus claimed to be "the way and the truth and the life." But can we really accept this ultimate truth in an age of questioning, uncertainty, relativism and skepticism? In MORE Truth, young philosophe
In this moving sequence of poetry and prose, Terry Waite recalls the highs and lows of his life, both during his ordeal as a hostage and in his happier years of humanitarian work. He gives us a glimps
