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PaperbackSignposts to God
How Modern Physics and Astronomy Point the Way to Belief
by Peter Bussey
"The heavens declare the glory of God" (Ps 19:1). Can we still sing the words of the Psalmist in an age where scientists talk about an expanding cosmos, the Higgs boson, and the multiverse?In Signposts to God particle physicist Peter Bussey introduces readers to the mysteries of modern physics and astronomy. Written in clear, accessible prose, Bussey provides a primer on ...
PaperbackFamilies at the Crossroads
Beyond Tradition Modern Options
by Rodney R. Clapp
"Scant decades ago most Westerners agreed that . . . Lifelong monogamy was ideal . . . Mothers should stay home with children . . . premarital sex was to be discouraged . . . Heterosexuality was the unquestioned norm . . . popular culture should not corrupt children. Today not a single one of these expectations is uncontroversial." So writes Rodney Clapp in assessing the status of the family in ...
PaperbackThe Lost World of Genesis One
Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate
The Lost World Series
by John H. Walton
John H. Walton on the Ancient Context and Modern Significance of Genesis One
In The Lost World of Genesis One, John H. Walton proposes a fresh reading of Genesis that remains faithful to the original context and that preserves and enhances the theological vitality of the text. Walton addresses key areas of controversy among Christians, including the relationship ...
PaperbackThe Faithful Artist
A Vision for Evangelicalism and the Arts
Studies in Theology and the Arts Series
by Cameron J Anderson
The tension between Christianity and the arts is often real. But it also offers a false dichotomy. Many Christian artists think that they must choose between their faith and their artistic calling.
Drawing upon his experiences as both a Christian and a practicing artist, Cameron J. Anderson explores the dynamics of faith and art in this Studies in Theology and the Arts volume. ...
PaperbackContours of the Kuyperian Tradition
A Systematic Introduction
by Craig G. Bartholomew
Abraham Kuyper was, by any standard, one of the most extraordinary figures in modern Christian history. He was a Dutch Reformed minister, a gifted theologian, a prolific journalist, the leader of a political party, the cofounder of the Free University of Amsterdam (where he was professor of theology), a member of the Dutch Parliament, and eventually prime minister of the Netherlands.
Kuyper's ...
HardbackThe Second Testament
A New Translation
by Scot McKnight
Experience the New Testament Afresh in Scot McKnight's Bold Translation
Typical translations of the New Testament make the biblical text as accessible as possible by using the language of our own day. At times this masks thedistance between the New Testament text and modern readers. Scripture continues to speak to us but it speaks as an ancient text to the modern world.
New ...
PaperbackThe New Friars
The Emerging Movement Serving the World's Poor
by Scott A. Bessenecker
Finalist, Fourth Annual Outreach Resource of the Year
Vows—exclusive promises or commitments—are almost unheard of these days. They're considered a quaint relic of times past when open options were not such highly regarded virtues. But many people in this commitment-averse culture are begging for someone to set the bar higher, to call them to higher levels ...
PaperbackStill Evangelical?
Insiders Reconsider Political, Social, and Theological Meaning
Contributions by Shane Claiborne, Allen Yeh, Mark S. Young, Jim Daly, Mark Galli, Lisa Sharon Harper, Tom Lin, Karen Swallow Prior, Soong-Chan Rah, Robert Chao Romero, and Sandra Maria Van Opstal
Edited by Mark Labberton2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist—Religion
Evangelicalism in America has cracked, split on the shoals of the 2016 presidential election and its aftermath, leaving many wondering if they wantto be in or out of the evangelical tribe. The contentiousness brought to the fore surrounds what it means to affirm and demonstrate evangelical Christian faith ...
PaperbackThe Medieval Mind of C. S. Lewis
How Great Books Shaped a Great Mind
by Jason M Baxter
C. S. Lewis had one of the great minds of the twentieth century.
Many readers know Lewis as an author of fiction and fantasy literature, including the Chronicles of Narnia and the Space Trilogy. Others know him for his booksin apologetics, including Mere Christianity and The Problem of Pain. But few know him for his scholarly work as a professor of medieval ...
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IVP Bible Background Commentary Set
This essential two-volume set illuminates the Old and New Testaments, providing the crucial cultural, historical, and social context needed for responsible and insightful Bible study in verse-by-verse format.
Authored by leading scholars, this series brings the ancient world of the Bible to life, unveiling the customs, beliefs, and historical events that shaped the sacred text. By understanding the original authors' concerns and purposes, you can discover a new depth and clarity in passages you have read for years.
