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paperbackBiblical Theology
Retrospect Prospect
Wheaton Theology Conference Series
Edited by Scott J. Hafemann
Ever since Brevard Childs's 1970 declaration of the crisis in biblical theology, the discipline has faced rumors of its imminent demise. But the patient refuses to die. The doctors continue to argue over how to proceed with treatment and even over whether treatment is worth pursuing, but the patient hangs on. The turn of the millennium appears to be a good time for a fresh assessment of the discipline, ...
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paperbackTheology as Discipleship
by Keith L. Johnson
First Things' Year in Books
For many people, the word "theology" evokes something dry, academic, irrelevant and disconnected from the everyday concerns of life. We surely would not say that about God, so why is our talk about God any different?
In this engaging and accessible introduction, Keith Johnson takes a fresh look at theology. He presents ...
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product setStrategic Initiatives in Evangelical Theology
Strategic Initiatives in Evangelical Theology is a series of seminal works of scholarship that has strategic relevance for both evangelical scholarship and the evangelical church. The series aims to foster interaction within the broader evangelical community and advance discussion in the wider academic community around emerging, current, groundbreaking or controversial subjects. It also provides ...
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paperbackOld Testament Theology
Israel's Life
Old Testament Theology Series
by John Goldingay
In the final volume of his three-volume Old Testament theology, John Goldingay explores the Old Testament vision of Israel's life before God. The first volume focused on the story of God's dealings with Israel, or Israel's gospel. The second volume investigated the beliefs of Israel, or Israel's faith. Now the spotlight falls on the Old Testament's perspective on the life that Israel should live ...
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paperbackThe Future of Biblical Interpretation
Responsible Plurality in Biblical Hermeneutics
Edited by Stanley E. Porter, Jr. and Matthew R. Malcolm
- Preaching's Preacher's Guide to the Best Bible Reference for 2014 (Scripture/Hermeneutics)
The Bible encompasses a plurality of voices, not only in genre but in perspective. And not surprisingly, interpreters of the Bible have generated a plurality of interpretations. How might biblical scholars work responsibly with and within this plurality? And what ...
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paperbackTwo Testaments, One Bible
The Theological Relationship Between the Old and New Testaments
by David L. Baker
Do we need the Old Testament today? Is this collection of ancient writings still relevant in our postmodern and increasingly post-literary world? Isn't the New Testament a sufficient basis for the Christian faith? What does the Old Testament God of power and glory have to do with the New Testament God of love whom Jesus calls 'Father'? Are these two very different Testaments really one Bible?
In ...
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paperbackCross-Cultural Connections
Stepping Out and Fitting In Around the World
by Duane Elmer
With the new realities of global interconnectedness comes a greater awareness of cultural diversity from place to place. Besides differences in food and fashion, we face significant contrasts of cultural orientation and patterns of thinking. As we travel across cultures, what should we expect? How do we deal with culture shock? And can we truly connect with those we meet? Experienced cross-cultural ...
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paperbackPaul's Theology of Preaching
The Apostle's Challenge to the Art of Persuasion in Ancient Corinth
by Duane Litfin
"We preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God." When Paul preached about the crucified and risen Jesus Christ to the church at Corinth and elsewhere, did he follow the well-established rhetorical strategy of his day or did he pursue a different path? And what ...
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paperbackIncluding the Stranger
Foreigners in the Former Prophets
New Studies in Biblical Theology
by David G. Firth
Series edited by D. A. CarsonBiblical Foundations Award Finalist
The Old Testament, particularly the Former Prophets (Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, and 1-2 Kings), has frequently been regarded as having a negative attitude towards foreigners. This has meant that these texts are often employed by those opposed to the Christian faith to attack the Bible—and such views can be echoed by Christians. While the ...
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ebookIntercultural Theology, Volume Three
A Theology of Interreligious Relations
Missiological Engagements
by Henning Wrogemann
Ten Outstanding Books in Mission Studies, World Christianity and Intercultural Theology for 2019 — International Bulletin of Mission Research (IBMR)
Christianity is not only a global but also an intercultural phenomenon.
In this third volume of his three-volume Intercultural Theology, Henning Wrogemann proposes that we need to go beyond ...
