Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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Heaven Below: Early Pentecostals and American CultureIn this lively history of the rise of pentecostalism in the United States, Grant Wacker gives an in-depth account of the religious practices of pentecostal churches as well as an engaging picture of the way these beliefs played out in daily life. The core...
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Justice as Fairness: A RestatementThis book originated as lectures for a course on political philosophy that Rawls taught regularly at Harvard in the 1980s. In time the lectures became a restatement of his theory of justice as fairness, revised in light of his more recent papers and his...
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God and the New PhysicsHow did the universe begin and how will it end? What is matter? What is mind, and can it survive death? What are time and space, and how do they relate to ideas about God? Is the order of the universe the result of...
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From Judgement to HopeWhile conservative interpreters might believe that prophets were predictors and progressives believe the prophets to be simply social advocates, Walter Brueggemann argues that the prophets were emancipated imaginers of alternative. Emancipated from the dominant thinking of their societies, the prophets imagined an alternative reality...
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The Letter to the Hebrews (Enlarged Print)NOW IN AN ENLARGED PRINT EDITION!At first glance, the letter to the Hebrews can seem difficult to comprehend, but William Barclay believed "that no New Testament book gives us such a glorious picture of Jesus Christ in all the splendor of his manhood and...
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The Old Testament for Everyone Set: Complete Seventeen-Volume SetWestminster John Knox Press is pleased to present the seventeen-volume Old Testament for Everyone series. Internationally respected Old Testament scholar John Goldingay addresses Scripture from Genesis to Malachi in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply and concisely. The...
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The Christian Wallet: Spending, Giving, and Living with a Conscience"Conscientious and compassionate use of our money in a world where people spend $310 million on costumes for their pets and $5 billion on entertaining ringtones for their phones is not an easy task. The temptation to spend now and think later (or never!)...
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The Sign and the SacrificeRowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, presents the Gospel accounts of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection as viewed through the eyes of those who witnessed them. The Sign and the Sacrifice explores the meaning of the cross and the significance of Christ's resurrection, discussing what...
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How the Bible Came to BeIn a clear and concise way, John Barton describes the development of the Bible. He explains how the Bible came to be written and collected into the authoritative Scriptures of the Christian Church. Barton untangles the web of history and lets the reader appreciate...
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Tragic Vision and Divine CompassionOffering an alternative to classic Christian theodicies (justification of God's goodness and omnipotence in view of the existence of evil), Wendy Farley interprets the problem of evil and suffering within a tragic context, advocating compassion to describe the power of God in the struggle...
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The Apocalypse: A Reading of the Revelation of JohnIn this concise and clearly written commentary, Charles H. Talbert brings to mainline Christians a fresh reading of the book of Revelation, demonstrating that it is not only accessible but relevant for the modern-day Christian. According to Talbert, the primary causes of the marginalized...
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Augustine: Earlier WritingsThese are Augustine's writings from the time of his conversion to Christianity in AD 386 until he became Bishop of Hippo in 395-396. Included are eight of the most important treatises from this period in which Augustine's Christian position was being formulated. With each...
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The Search for Compassion: Spirituality and MinistryThe meaning of compassion is more than just sympathy, empathy, pity, and concern. Compassion has a theological meaning. In this book, Andrew Purves sees compassion as the center of pastoral care, holding theology, spirituality, and ministry together. He examines how a renewed compassion gives...
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I, II, & III JohnThe New Testament's three letters attributed to John have always provided remarkable theological riches for the Christian tradition, including the assertion "God is love." Each letter shows how an early Christian author responded to threats against authority by recourse to the correct teachings of...
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John Knox for Armchair TheologiansThis volume in the popular Armchair series presents a short and reader-friendly introduction to the tumultuous life and theology of the fiery reformer John Knox. As leader of the Scottish Reformation, Knox notably came into conflict with the Roman Catholic Church, particularly Queen Mary....
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When Momma SpeaksStephanie Buckhanon Crowder provides an engaging womanist reading of mother characters in the Old and New Testaments. After providing a brief history of womanist biblical interpretation, she shows how the stories of several biblical mothersHagar, Rizpah, Bathsheba, Mary, the Canaanite woman, and Zebedee's wifecan...
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Acts: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and PreachingA paperback edition of the best-selling commentary on Acts by acclaimed preacher and scholar William H. Willimon.Author: William H. WillimonPublisher: Westminster John Knox PressPublished: 07/15/2010Pages: 216Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60dISBN: 9780664236250About the AuthorWillimon, William H.: - William H. Willimon is...
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What Christians Can Learn from Other ReligionsExamining other religions provides Christians the opportunity to more deeply understand their own beliefs. Learning about other religions is not the same as learning from other religions, which can have great value to Christians who wish to strengthen their faith. In this book's ten...
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Exodus: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and PreachingOne of the best commentaries on Exodus ever to appear in English, now in paperbackAuthor: Terence E. FretheimPublisher: Westminster John Knox PressPublished: 07/15/2010Pages: 336Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.90dISBN: 9780664236199About the AuthorFretheim, Terence E.: - Terence E. Fretheim
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Preaching from Memory to HopeIn this compelling and hard-hitting book, respected preacher and teacher Thomas Long identifies and responds to what he sees as the most substantive theological forces and challenges facing preaching today. The issues, he says, are fourfold: the decline in the quality of narrative preaching...
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