Doctrine, Theology & Ethics

Whether you're a seasoned scholar, or just wondering why the Old Testament is still relevant, this nuanced read will enlighten you to where the Old Testament belongs in modern faith. Convincing and thoughtful, Katharine Dell refutes Richard Dawkins heated attacks and provides you with the tools to defend this much maligned book.

The Body and the Spirit, though, roughly speaking, being in the same place they are almost always separated from each other in Christian thought.

How an Ancient Library of Poems,Letters,and Stories can transform the way you think and feel about everything. Rob Bell provides surprising insights and answers about how the Bible actually works as a source of faith and guidance, showing a brand-new way of reading this sacred text.

How can the death of one man two thousand years ago have any relevance for me today? Why did Jesus have to die? The greater the claim, the sharper the question...Why should this one be different? In The Day the Revolution Began Tom Wright invites you to consider the full meaning of the event at the heart of the Christian faith; Jesus' crucifixion.

Peter Phillips is convinced that the church in the West is not devouring the Bible or meditating on the word as it should, and therefore is spiritually malnourished and failing to thrive. Engaging the Word will transform the Bible engagement habits of Christian disciples, improving the health of the church by opening up new opportunities for drawing on God's word and new life as a result.

'God of violence yesterday, God of love today? Wrestling honestly with the Old Testament' for all those seeking to engage with the Bible and gain confidence in the God it portrays. Helen Paynter provides tools for reading and interpreting biblical texts, and points to ways of dealing with the overall trajectories of violence.

The publication in early 2015 of the Church of England report on senior leadership, together with Lord's Green report on the nurture of talent, sparked an important debate about the nature of church leadership. Is it shaped principally by the church's biblical and theological traditions, and can the world of business contribute valuable insights? Part One includes the full text of the 'Senior Ch

If God exists, why doesn't he eliminate suffering and evil? Does evolution disprove Christianity? Can religion be explained by cognitive science? People have grappled for ages with these kinds of questions. And many in today's academic world find Christian belief untenable.

Evil, suffering and the crisis of Faith. How can God allowso much innocent human suffering.

'Therefore go make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.' Baptism: as an infant, as a believer and by the Holy Spirit. Michael Green provides a bold, clear examination of the different approaches, examining the biblical evidence and teaching for each one.

Sound doctrine is the life-blood of God's people, providing the foundation for the church's unity and witness. From shaping the corporate life of the church to directing individuals in the practical issues of life, right thinking about God, humanity, sin, and salvation is indispensable for real growth.

Throughout the ages, every culture has been full of explanations which try to make the uncomfortableness of death and eternity more palatable - and the 21st century is no different. As you read this book, you will walk through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, exploring the big picture of what God has revealed about The Great Unknown.

On 31st October 1517, Martin Luther posted his ninety-five theses on the castle church door in Wittenberg. More than any other event, this has been the best claim to be the starting gun that set the reformation in motion.

As Christendom continues to dwindle, atheism becomes an increasingly safe pastime. Now that we live in a post-Christendom era, the New Atheists boldly oppose the god of a bygone age, whilst dutifully serving the new gods of our own age. These new gods include the insurmountable, dehumanizing and oppressive political, economic and social forces that acquire power at the expense of the powerless.

If we are to fully understand the riches of the Old Testament, we have to embrace the language of story. This book is an exploration of story. The first part is a series of 27 Bible studies from Genesis, Exodus and the gospels.

Theology, says Brian McLaren, is at its best when it is in conversation with the wild world that flourishes beyond our walls and outside our windows and cities.

The Christian Belief for Everyone series comprises five guides to the basic ideas of the Christian faith.

The Christian Life and Hope by Alister McGrath explores the great theme of the Christian hope, and the way in which this transforms and sustains the Christian life.

With characteristic style, John Pritchard takes us on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, as he unpacks the five great events that made Christianity – Christmas, Good Friday, Easter, Ascension and Pentecost. We explore: * What happened? * What did it mean? * What does it mean for us?

On 29th May 1919, British astronomers tested Einstein's theory of relativity by measuring the path of the stars travelling near the sun during an eclipse. On 7th November 1919, the results of that experiment were announced in London, proving Einstein's theory of relativity. A Theory of Everything (that Matters) has been written in celebration of this 100th anniversary.