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.

In this introduction to the methods and tasks of theology, they invite a new generation of readers, many who will have little or no exposure to Christian doctrine, to see theology as a partner in the struggle for a better world. They demonstrate how theological ideas have 'legs,' playing themselves out not only in religious communities but in the public square as well. The Workgroup on Construc

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 bestselling writer and popular broadcaster Sam Wells reflects theologically and practically on the essence of discipleship and Christian ministry today.

In this new book; 'Reality, Grief, Hope' Walter Brueggemann probes the tasks performed by the ancient prophets of Israel and points out striking correlations between the destruction of Jerusalem in 587 BCE and the catastrophic crisis of 9/11 in AD 2001.

SCRIPTURE. We can study it carefully. We can listen to sermons on it and read what the experts say about it. But in the end, says Anna Carter Florence, Scripture needs to be rehearsed and encountered—and we can do that best in community with others.

James Dunn’s Jesus according to the New Testament constantly points back to the wonder of those first witnesses and greatly enriches our understanding of Jesus.

In the tradition of Helmut Thielicke's A Little Exercise for Young Theologians, Kelly Kapic offers a concise introduction to the study of theology for newcomers to the field. He highlights the value and importance of theological study and explains it

What is ethics? Ethics is not merely about tricky situations or hot topics. Instead, ethics asks questions about what sort of people we are, how we think, what sort of things we do and don't do, and how we ought to live our everyday lives. How might we learn ethics from the Old Testament? Instead of searching for support for our positions or pointing out problems with certain passages, trusted guide John Goldingay urges us to let the Old Testament itself set the agenda.

In this new edition that includes a study guide, popular author Walter Brueggemann writes that the Sabbath is not simply about keeping rules but rather about becoming a whole person and restoring a whole society.

What is Christian wisdom for living in the twenty-first century? Where is it to be found? How can it be learnt? In the midst of diverse religions and worldviews and the demands and complexities of our world, David Ford explores a Christian way of uniting love of wisdom with wisdom in love.

What does 'Protestant' mean? What are the differences in worship among Protestants? Who were the Huguenots? What does the Reformation mean for us today? This new book by best-selling author Don McKim answers these questions and many more, providing the essential of the history of the Protestant Reformation. Ordered through Jeremy Bakewell This is a 'Print on Demand' Title

Gender : The Inclusive Church Resource, offers personal experiences together with theological and practical resources. It aims to be the ideal handbook for churches seeking to be welcoming and open to all.

A Philosophy of the Christian Religion offers a new kind of introduction to the subject. Whereas most introductions in the past have attempted to deal with religion in general, this book focuses on philosophical issues of special importance too Christianity. In doing this, Nancey Murphy also takes full account of how conceptual revolutions in philosophy now mean that what older introductions terme

Removing the baggage that the last 100 years of controversy and confusion have placed on the doctrine of scripture and God's authority, Tom Wright renews your confidence in the Bible and shows how it can once again serve as the living Word of God for our lives.

'Mere Apologetics' helps the reader work out their own way to effectively communicate the gospel. Armed with the tools we need to engage others on this subject, we are guided on choosing the best approach for our particular personality and how we can adapt our approach to suit our audience. Practical, insightful and warmly affirming, this book will have you longing for a chance to put these techniques into practice.