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In these passionate and wide-ranging essays Obery Hendricks offers
a challenging engagement with spirituality, economics, politics,
contemporary Christianity, and the abuses committed in its name.
Among his themes: the gap between the spirituality of the church
and the spirituality of Jesus; the ways in which contemporary
versions of gospel music "sensationalize" today's churches into
social and political irrelevance; how the economic principles and
policies espoused by the religious right betray the most basic
principles of the same biblical tradition they claim to hold dear;
the domestication of Martin Luther King's message to foster a
political complacency that dishonors King's sacrifices. He ends
with a stinging rebuke of the religious right's idolatrous
"patriotism" in a radical manifesto for those who would practice
"the politics of Jesus" in the public sphere.
The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable
reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the
study and meditation of God's Word. Written from the Wesleyan
theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive
scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and
garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed
to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically
thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for
understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century.Each
volume features: Completely New Scholarship from notable experts in
the Wesleyan traditionConvenient Introductory Material for each
book of the Bible including information on authorship, date,
history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary
features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and moreClear
Verse-by-Verse Explanations, which offer a contemporary,
Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage's original
languageComprehensive Annotation divided into three sections, which
cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details
and meanings found in the text; and significance, relevance,
intertextuality, and application from the textHelpful Sidebars,
which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word
meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural
customs, and moreExpanded Bibliography for further study of
historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological
themesThe Book of Daniel speaks a fresh message to each new
generation. For over two millennia it has done so. The book invites
its readers to live within a larger story than their own. It gives
them a glimpse of the broad sweep of human history and the cosmic
proportions of God's intentions.
This book examines the foundation of the London Jews Society (LJS)
in 1809, and the construction of Palestine Place in 1813 at Bethnal
Green in East London. The early supporters of the LJS from 1815
were Anglican Evangelicals, including William Wilberforce and
Charles Simeon. A mission centre was established at Palestine Place
on a five-acre site, which incorporated an Episcopal Jews' Chapel;
separate schools for boys and girls; staff houses; a missionary
training college and a House of Industry, which provided work for
converted Jews, especially by printing leaflets and books.
The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable
reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the
study and meditation of God's Word. Written from the Wesleyan
theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive
scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and
garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed
to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically
thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for
understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century.Each
volume features: Completely New Scholarship from notable experts in
the Wesleyan traditionConvenient Introductory Material for each
book of the Bible including information on authorship, date,
history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary
features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and moreClear
Verse-by-Verse Explanations, which offer a contemporary,
Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage's original
languageComprehensive Annotation divided into three sections, which
cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details
and meanings found in the text; and significance, relevance,
intertextuality, and application from the textHelpful Sidebars,
which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word
meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural
customs, and moreExpanded Bibliography for further study of
historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological
themesOf Romans, Martin Luther wrote: This letter is the principal
part of the New Testament and the purest Gospel, which surely
deserves the honor that a Christian man should not merely know it
by heart word for word, but that he should be occupied with it
daily as the daily bread of his soul. For it can never be read too
often or too well.
Christian Philosemitism is a new genre of research into the
development of the positive response by Evangelicals towards the
Jews from the Puritan era. Lewis Way has been chosen as the leading
example of Evangelical Anglican philosemitism between 1810 and
1840. The London Jews Society (LJS) was founded in 1809, Way was
actively involved from 1811 and his substantial financial gift
rescued the Society from ruin in 1815. Christian Philosemitism
developed from the Puritan period and was strengthened by the
Readmission of the Jews in 1656. A new impetus was given at the end
of the eighteenth century, when in the challenging context of the
social, religious and political upheaval in England following the
French Revolution the LJS was founded.
Since its publication in 1994, The Story of God has played an
important role in implementing and advancing the study of narrative
theology. One of the first books to formulate and examine Wesleyan
theology using the Bible's overarching story, it continues to serve
as a popular text in colleges and universities and as a reliable
resource for ministers and theologians. Unlike other books, which
use a topical or systematic approach to understanding theology, The
Story of God uses the flesh-and-blood stories of the Bible to help
readers see the complete picture of God s love for the world and in
doing so, gain a better understanding and appreciation for the
Christian faith. Updated and revised to include current language
and ideologies, this new edition provides readers with an even more
engaging and accessible introduction to Christian theology. Drawing
from Scripture, everyday experience, and contemporary reflection,
Michael Lodahl weaves together the stories and themes of the Bible
to present a compelling picture of the grand story of God and the
amazing love He has for His people.
Moet Agab getrou bly aan die ou lsraelitiese waardes, of kan hy sy
vrou volg die afvallige tydsgees in? Teenoor lsebel staan die
profetiese figuur van Elia - wat die droogte oor Israel voorspel,
die profete van Baal in 'n tweestryd op Karmelberg verneder, en
uiteindelik die finale doemwoord oor Agab en sy huis uitspreek.
Daar is ook die verhaal van Nabot,wat nie bereid om te erken dat
God die God van alle mense is nie. En van die liefde van Johanan
vir Ada, die dogter van hul dienskneg.
The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable
reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the
study and meditation of God's Word. Written from the Wesleyan
theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive
scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and
garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed
to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically
thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for
understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century.Each
volume features: Completely New Scholarship from notable experts in
the Wesleyan traditionConvenient Introductory Material for each
book of the Bible including information on authorship, date,
history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary
features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and moreClear
Verse-by-Verse Explanations, which offer a contemporary,
Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage's original
languageComprehensive Annotation divided into three sections, which
cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details
and meanings found in the text; and significance, relevance,
intertextuality, and application from the textHelpful Sidebars,
which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word
meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural
customs, and moreExpanded Bibliography for further study of
historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological
themesEcclesiastes is one of the most interesting books in the
Bible because it largely ignores the history and law of ancient
Israel, but it also challenges the accepted themes and theology of
the wisdom tradition. The book of Lamentations is a collection of
five psalms that lament the fall of Jerusalum.
At a time when wars are fought over scriptural interpretation,
when the influence of religion on American politics has never been
greater, when many Americans still believe in the Bible's literal
truth, it has never been more important to get to know the Bible.
"Good Book" is what happens when a regular guy--an average
Job--actually "reads" the book on which his religion, his culture,
and his world are based. Along the way, he grapples with the most
profound theological questions: How many commandments do we
actually need? Does God prefer obedience or good deeds? And the
most unexpected ones: Why are so many women in the Bible
prostitutes? Why does God love bald men so much? Is Samson really
that stupid?
C.S. Lewis's dazzling allegory about heaven and hell - and the
chasm fixed between them - is one of his most brilliantly
imaginative tales, as he takes issue with the ideas in William
Blake's 'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell'. In a dream, the narrator
boards a bus on a drizzly afternoon and embarks on an incredible
voyage through Heaven and Hell. He meets a host of supernatural
beings far removed from his expectations, from the disgruntled,
ghostly inhabitants of Hell to the angels and souls who dwell on
the plains of Heaven. This powerful, exquisitely written fantasy is
one of C.S. Lewis's most enduring works of fiction and a profound
meditation on good and evil.
In his many previous books John Haught established a reputation as
the leading Catholic theological voice in the study of science and
religion. In this work he offers his most systematic theological
reflections on the relation between Christian revelation and the
unfolding story of the universe. In the face of recent discoveries
some maintain their faith by clinging to a pre-scientific
worldview; others conclude that perhaps "the universe has outgrown
the biblical God who is said to be its creator." For Haught,
however, exploration of the "three infinities" - the immense, the
infinitesimal, and the complex - serves as invitation to an
unprecedented appreciation for the grandeur of God, creation,
Christ, and redemption.
Christians want to share their faith with their friends but many
are scared that they won't know what to say. By preparing ourselves
to give an answer, every Christian can be more confident, wise,
bold and effective in talking about Jesus. QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
What is salvation? What is the point of life? How can we have a
relationship with God? How should we respond to the Good News?
Didn't he used to be dead? What makes you believe that God exists?
Just how did God create the world? Can we trust the New Testament?
Is Jesus the only way to God? How can we believe in God in a world
so full of suffering? What happens when we die? TALKING ABOUT JESUS
Be prepared to give an answer Why we don't and why we should talk
about Jesus Preaching the gospel necessarily includes using words
Praying about talking about Jesus Sharing my story Ambassadors for
Christ Peter Thomas is Minister of North Springfield Baptist Church
in Essex.
Water from the Well is a journey four thousand years back to the
time of Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, and Leah. The graceful prose of
renowned author Anne Roiphe brilliantly captures these biblical
women and makes their fascinating stories come alive. As each story
unfolds, we find that the matriarchs had to overcome the same
devastating obstacles women face today--infertility, lust,
abandonment, and uncertainty--yet they managed to cope with
betrayal, death, sacrifice, and jealousy while dealing with the
emerging reality of a new faith. This remarkable volume
demonstrates how their lives helped to lay the foundation of
womanhood in the Western world. Combining the deep insight of Bruce
Feiler with the narrative skill of Antonia Fraser, Anne Roiphe
delivers a fascinating work that deftly brings these four biblical
matriarchs into our own age.
This book was inspired by a challenge from one of Douglas's
students: "How could you, a black woman, possibly be a Christian?"
Reflection on the historical sins of Christians, particularly the
role of white Christians in countenancing the lynching of African
Americans, led her to broader questions: What is it about
Christianity that could lend itself to racism and its violent
abuses? What is it about Christianity that has allowed it to be
both a bane and a blessing for black people? Douglas examines the
various "distortions" in early Christianity--particularly the
influence of platonic dualism, with its denigration of the body,
and the alliance with imperial power. She shows how this later
helped support white racism, just as it later fed homophobia and
other distortions in the black church. Nevertheless, she ends by
sharing an inspiring account of her own Christian faith, and why
she is still a Christian.
Saint Augustine -- the celebrated theologian who served as
Bishop of Hippo from 396 C.E. until his death in 430 C.E. -- is
widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the
Western world. His autobiography, "Confessions," remains among the
most important religious writings in the Christian tradition. In
this eye-opening and eminently readable biography, renowned
historical scholar James J. O'Donnell picks up where Augustine
himself left off to offer a fascinating, in-depth portrait of an
unparalleled politician, writer, and churchman in a time of
uncertainty and religious turmoil.
Augustine is a triumphant chronicle of an extraordinary life
that is certain to surprise and enlighten even those who believed
they knew the complex and remarkable man of God.
Did St. Mary Magdalene, one of Christianity's most enigmatic
figures, really visit Provence, as a local tradition claims? Joseph
Berenger's famous paper, which is here published in English for the
first time, learnedly evaluates the pertinent literary and
archaeological evidence which was available to the author in 1925.
This volume also includes an English translation of the 1893 study
by Louis Duchesne, a fierce critic of the tradition, which partly
inspired Berenger's article. Despite their age, these two papers
still form a useful starting-point for anyone interested in
attempting an objective assessment of this intriguing tradition.
After being injured in a paparazzi induced car accident, playboy
Phoenix Chamberlain returns to the resort previously owned and
operated by his grandfather to recuperate. There he meets resort
manager, Sierra Ramstad, who is used to being the boss and not keen
on taking orders from others, especially Phoenix. Not only did the
accident change Phoenix physically, it also broke his spirit. His
disgruntle attitude is a reflection of the unbearable pain he
endures daily. But with the help of Sierra and his therapist, he
decides he can overcome the doctor's grim prognosis and learn to
enjoy life again. But to Sierra's surprise, Phoenix had his
attorney draw up a severance package for her, with the thought that
he would manage the day-to-day operations of the resort. Sierra
realizes that the severance package was in place before her and
Phoenix developed a personal relationship. She finds a way to
forgive Phoenix and the two of them are finally in agreement about
something.
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