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paperbackBuddhism
A Christian Exploration and Appraisal
by Keith Yandell and Harold Netland
The disproportionate influence of Buddhist thought and philosophy found in cultural circles such as education, entertainment and the media coupled with the dramatic recent surge of asian immigrants, many of whom are Buddhist, has brought Buddhism to the forefront of Western culture. And more and more of those who have become disenfranchised from Christian spirituality are embracing Buddhism as a ...
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paperbackHealth-Care Ethics
A Comprehensive Christian Resource
by James R. Thobaben
Founded on in-depth biblical studies and perceptive theological perspective, James Thobaben's book has given us a comprehensive treatment of the myriad ethical issues involved in health care. He addresses topics such as
- the nature of evangelical faith
- understanding illness
- family caring
- the role of health-care providers
- institutional considerations
- ethical ...
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paperbackSpirit of God
Christian Renewal in the Community of Faith
Wheaton Theology Conference Series
Edited by Jeffrey W. Barbeau and Beth Felker Jones
While the age of the Holy Spirit began with Pentecost, the twentieth century has seen an explosion in the Spirit's work through the remarkable growth of Pentecostalism and the changing face of global Christianity. Despite these surprising developments, and the undeniable significance of the Holy Spirit throughout the life of the church, pneumatology too often remains a subject of misunderstanding ...
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hardcoverThe Dominance of Evangelicalism
The Age of Spurgeon and Moody
History of Evangelicalism Series
by David W. Bebbington
Preaching magazine's Year's Best Book for Preachers
The word evangelical is widely used and widely misunderstood. Where did evangelicals come from? How did their influence become so widespread throughout the world?
This book continues a compelling series of books charting the course of English-speaking evangelicalism over the last three hundred years. ...
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product setThe Essentials Set
by Greg Ogden
Thriving small groups, authentic leaders, compassionate disciples, motivated witnesses—does your church have the essentials? The Essentials Set is a series of in-depth workbooks that brings the essentials of Christian ministry into contact with the real life of your congregation. With books on discipleship, evangelism, leadership, and the Great Commandment, there is something for ...
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paperbackThe Underwater Basilica of Nicaea
Archaeology in the Birthplace of Christian Theology
by Mark R. Fairchild
A Firsthand Look at a Groundbreaking Archaeological Discovery
In 2014, aerial photography revealed a submerged structure beneath the waters of Lake Iznik, near the ancient city of Nicaea. The structure appeared to be in the shape of an ancient basilica church, with a nave, aisles, and an apse pointing to the east. The discovery was named one of the top ten archaeological discoveries ...
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product setStudies in Theology and the Arts Series
IVP Academic's Studies in Theology and the Arts (STA) series seeks to enable Christians to reflect more deeply upon the relationship between their faith and humanity's artistic and cultural expressions. By drawing on the insights of both academic theologians and artistic practitioners, this series encourages thoughtful engagement with and critical discernment of the full variety of artistic media—including ...
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paperbackPriscilla
The Life of an Early Christian
by Ben Witherington III
Who was Priscilla? Readers of the Bible may know her as the wife of Aquila, Paul's coworker, or someone who explained baptism to Apollos. Biblical references to Priscilla spark questions: Why is she mentioned before her husband? Does the mention of her instruction of Apollos mean that women taught in the church? What is her story? Ben Witherington addresses these questions and ...
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paperbackIncarnate
The Body of Christ in an Age of Disengagement
Forge Partnership Books
by Michael Frost
- 12th Annual Outreach Resource of the Year Recommendation (Missional Church)
- 2014 Best Book of Missional Theology, from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore
The story of Christianity is a story of incarnation—God taking on flesh and dwelling among the people he created. God appointing and sending people as his body, his hands and feet. Disciples ...
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hardcoverJ. I. Packer
His Life and Thought
by Alister McGrath
J. I. Packer was one of the most influential evangelical theological and spiritual writers of the twentieth century, best known for his classic work Knowing God. In the 1990s Christianity Today readers named him one of the most influential theologians of the twentieth century, second only to C. S. Lewis. But who was Jim Packer, and what is the story of the man ...
