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The Letter of James is the focus of the latest commentary in the Belief series. In the Letter of James, the writer sends encouragement to the early church, in the midst of the struggles and strife that marked its early days. Theologian Martha L...

This is an outstanding new examination of St. Augustine's political philosophy and of its bearing upon the roots of Western civilization. In this book Miles Hollingworth investigates how Augustine's understanding of discipleship causes him to resist the...

Jesus and the Feminists helps you better understand the feminist movement by critiquing the various feminist interpretations of Jesus and providing a biblical view of the woman's role in the church and the home."Dr. Kostenberger gives us a here a solid,...

Gregory the Great (bishop of Rome from 590 to 604) is one of the most significant figures in the history of Christianity. His theological works framed medieval Christian attitudes toward mysticism, exegesis, and the role of the saints in the life of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781606083956Author Walter J Sj BurghardtFormat PaperbackPage Count 210Imprint Wipf & Stock PublishersPublisher Wipf & Stock PublishersWeight(grams)...

Recent decades have witnessed much scholarly reassessment of late-sixteenth through eighteenth-century Reformed theology. It was common to view the theology of this period-typically labelled 'orthodoxy'-as sterile, speculative, and rationalistic, and to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780830828272Author Thabiti M. AnyabwileFormat PaperbackPage Count 255Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,USPublisher InterVarsity PressWeight(grams)...

Nicholas of Cusa (1401-1464), widely considered the most important original philosopher of the Renaissance, was born in Kues on the Moselle River. A polymath who studied canon law and became a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, he wrote principally...

Historian Michael Haykin reminds contemporary Christians of the important contributions eight women have made in the history of the church, including Jane Austen, Lady Jane Grey, and Sarah Edwards.About the AuthorMichael A. G. Haykin (ThD, University of...

Friedrich Schleiermacher (1768-1834) is often considered the Father of Modern Theology, known for his attempt to reconcile traditional Christian doctrines with philosophical criticisms and scientific discoveries. Despite the influence of his work on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781606081310Author Michael F. BirdFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Wipf & Stock PublishersPublisher Wipf & Stock PublishersWeight(grams)...

A modern classic, A History of Christian Theology offers a concise yet complete chronicle of the whole of Christian theology, from its background in the history of Israel to the liberation and postliberal theologies of ...

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Wealth and poverty are issues of perennial importance in the life and thought of the church. This volume brings patristic thought to bear on these vital issues. The contributors offer explanations of poverty in the New Testament period, explore...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781532686030Author Roland H Worth, JrFormat PaperbackPage Count 382Imprint Wipf & Stock PublishersPublisher Wipf & Stock PublishersWeight(grams)...

Volume III of a tetralogy devoted to Divine Agency and Divine Action articulates a comprehensive vision of systematic theology focused on divine action from creation to eschatology. Volume I developed the foundational conceptual work by showing that the...

Be anchored in the faith "once for all entrusted to the saints" (Jude v. 3) with timeless wisdom shared from church history. The Christian faith is founded upon unchanging, timeless truth. From the days of the early church until the day of Christ's...

In this intriguing book, Herman Selderhuis argues that John Calvin's biblical interpretation of the Psalms is fundamentally shaped by his doctrine of God. Selderhuis minimizes references to other Calvin studies and other works by Calvin, thus allowing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780981952635Author Henry I LederleFormat PaperbackPage Count 252Imprint Word & Spirit PressPublisher Word & Spirit PressWeight(grams) 343g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Book of the Year (Top 10) 2006.Book InformationISBN 9780802829863Author Hans SchwarzFormat PaperbackPage Count 597Imprint William B Eerdmans Publishing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780687096718Author Amy G. OdenFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Abingdon PressPublisher Abingdon PressWeight(grams) 472gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Scripture opens itself up by its own words and interpretation. William Perkins is the father of Puritanism, often remembered for his preaching manual, The Art of Prophecy. Much attention has been given to the Puritan movement, especially in its later...

This book considers the place of deification in the writings of Julian of Norwich and Richard Rolle, two of the fourteenth-century English Mystics. It argues that, as a consequence of a belief in deification, both produce writing that is helpfully viewed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781556356827Author E J BicknellFormat PaperbackPage Count 484Imprint Wipf & Stock PublishersPublisher Wipf & Stock PublishersWeight(grams)...

The concept of God's two kingdoms was foundational to Luther and subsequent Lutheran theology. Since the middle of the nineteenth century, that concept has been understood primarily as a political concept. But is a political reading of the two kingdoms a...

Karl Barth is one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century. His work is considered essential reading for nearly every student of theology. Reading Barth's theology poses a challenge, however, because of the sheer size of his corpus, the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780830851508Author Justo L. GonzalezFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,USPublisher InterVarsity PressWeight(grams) 257gDimensions(mm)...

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Prominent Reformation historian Timothy Wengert introduces the basic components of Martin Luther's theology of the Bible and examines Luther's contributions to present-day biblical interpretation. Wengert addresses key points of debate regarding Luther's...

The Creed is not simply a dogmatic, static and cryptic symbol of Christian faith, but, on the contrary, a lively narrative that can still inspire imagination, critical reflection and faith.The Apostles' Creed is an expression of Christian theology in a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781630884192Author Justo L. GonzalezFormat HardbackPage Count 359Imprint Abingdon PressPublisher Abingdon Press

Once considered inimical to ethics, Karl Barth's theology is now rightly recognized for the central role ethics plays in it. But can Barth be safely placed in the mainstream tradition of Christian moral theology or does he offer a challenge to the...

For decades, scholars have assumed that the genius of John Henry Newman remained underappreciated among his Roman Catholic contemporaries. In order to find the true impact of his work, one must therefore look to the century following his death. Newman's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781532660702Author Jonathon LookadooFormat PaperbackPage Count 332Imprint Wipf & Stock PublishersPublisher Wipf & Stock PublishersWeight(grams)...

Few subjects bring out so well the differences between ourselves and our ancestors as the history of Christian charity. In an increasingly mobile and materialist world, in which culture has grown more national, indeed global, we no longer relate to the...

The theological concerns of Charles Wesley are expressed primarily through his repertory of over 9,000 hymns and sacred poems. They include inquiries into the meaning of the Church's sacred rites, festivals, and seasons (e.g., Holy Communion, Baptism,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781616365141Author E. DreyerFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint St Anthony Messenger Press,U.S.Publisher St Anthony Messenger Press,U.S.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780980217957Author Richard C BarcellosFormat PaperbackImprint Reformed Baptist Academic PressPublisher Reformed Baptist Academic PressWeight(grams) 454g

"Confessions" is one of the most moving diaries ever recorded of a man's journey to the fountain of God's grace. Writing as a sinner, not a saint, Augustine shares his innermost thoughts and conversion experiences, and wrestles with the...