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Books > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches
This study offers a theological rationale for an exegetical
possibility and enriches a dogmatic account of the humanity of the
Christ. "The Christ's Faith" coheres with orthodox Christology and
Reformation soteriology, and needs to be affirmed to properly
confirm the true humanity of the incarnate Son. Without addressing
the interpretation of the Pauline phrase pistis christou, this
study offers a theological rationale for an exegetical possibility
and enriches a dogmatic account of the humanity of the Christ.The
coherence of the Christ's faith is shown in two ways. First, the
objection of Thomas Aquinas is refuted by demonstrating that faith
is fitting for the incarnate Son. Second, a theological ontology is
offered which affirms divine perfection and transcendence in
qualitative fashion, undergirding a Chalcedonian and Reformed
Christology. Thus, the humanity of the Christ may be construed as a
fallen human nature assumed by the person of the Word and
sanctified by the Holy Spirit.The dogmatic location of "The
Christ's Faith" is sketched by suggesting its (potential) function
within three influential theological systems: Thomas Aquinas,
federal theology, and Karl Barth. Furthermore, the soteriological
role of the doctrine is demonstrated by showing the theological
necessity of faith for valid obedience before God."T&T Clark
Studies in Systematic Theology" is a series of monographs in the
field of Christian doctrine, with a particular focus on
constructive engagement with major topics through historical
analysis or contemporary restatement.
This brilliant study opposes the Marxist concept of dialectical
materialism and its view that change takes place through the
conflict of opposites. Instead, Weber relates the rise of a
capitalist economy to the Puritan determination to work out anxiety
over salvation or damnation by performing good deeds - an effort
that ultimately encouraged capitalism.
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Friends, Family and Forebears
- Rev Donald McLennan and Annie Brown in the communities of Beauly and Alexandria, Scotland; Auckland, Timaru and Akaroa, New Zealand; Bowenfels, Bega, Berry, Allora, Clifton and Mullumbimby, Australia
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The 1920s saw one of the most striking revolutions in manners and
morals to have marked North American society, affecting almost
every aspect of life, from dress and drink to sex and salvation.
Protestant Christianity was being torn apart by a heated
controversy between traditionalists and the modernists, as they
sought to determine how much their beliefs and practices should be
altered by scientific study and more secular attitudes. Out of the
controversy arose the Fundamentalist movement, which has become a
powerful force in twentieth-century America.
During this decade, hundreds (and perhaps thousands) of young girl
preachers, some not even school age, joined the conservative
Christian cause, proclaiming traditional values and condemning
modern experiments with the new morality. Some of the girls drew
crowds into the thousands. But the stage these girls gained went
far beyond the revivalist platform. The girl evangelist phenomenon
was recognized in the wider society as well, and the contrast to
the flapper worked well for the press and the public. Girl
evangelists stood out as the counter-type of the flapper, who had
come to define the modern girl. The striking contrast these girls
offered to the racy flapper and to modern culture generally made
girl evangelists a convenient and effective tool for conservative
and revivalist Christianity, a tool which was used by their
adherents in the clash of cultures that marked the 1920s.
The book examines the nexus between political and religious thought
within the Prussian old conservative milieu. It presents
early-nineteenth-century Prussian conservatism as a phenomenon
connected to a specific generation of young Prussians. The book
introduces the ecclesial-political 'party of the Evangelische
Kirchenzeitung' (EKZ), a religious party within the Prussian state
church, as the origins of Prussia's conservative party post-1848.
It traces the roots of the EKZ party back to the experiences of the
Napoleonic Wars (1806-15) and the social movements dominant at that
time. Additionally, the book analyses this generation's increasing
politicization and presents the German revolution of 1848 and the
foundation of Prussia's first conservative party as the result of a
decade-long struggle for a religiously-motivated ideal of church,
state, and society. The overall shift from church politics to state
politics is key to understanding conservative policy post-1848.
Consequently, this book shows how conservatives aimed to maintain
Prussia's character as a Christian and monarchical state, while at
the same time adapting to contemporary political and social
circumstances. Therefore, the book is a must-read for researchers,
scholars, and students of Political Science and History interested
in a better understanding of the origins and the evolution of
Prussian conservatism, as well as the history of political thought.
Including a Foreword by The Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin, this volume
examines the theology and practice of baptism. It contains a
narrative introduction that highlights the different approaches
taken to baptism, and the various issues that come with them. The
volume also covers how the changing cultural context within Britain
has influenced responses to baptism. At the heart of the book is a
detailed examination of the theme of covenant running through the
Bible and how this shapes its understanding of baptism. Gordon
Kuhrt and his son Stephen explore several controversial issues
associated with baptism. Believing in Baptism contains an in-depth
discussion of the sacramental issues surrounding baptismal
'efficacy', for instance, as well as infant or family baptism. The
authors also examine the 'Baptist' view, discrimination in Baptism
and the issue of 'Rebaptism'. Finally, they consider the issue of
'Baptism and its Completion?', and make practical recommendations
on the ways in which baptism should be taught and lived in the
local church.
This is a comprehensive handbook on Methodist history, theology and
practice. Part of a series projected by T&T Clark/Continuum,
this volume is a handbook on Methodism containing an introduction,
dictionary of key terms, and concentrates on key themes,
methodology, and research problems for those interested in studying
the origins and development of the history and theology of world
Methodism. The literature describing the history and development of
Methodism has been growing as scholars and general readers have
become aware of its importance as a world church with approximately
40,000,000 members in 300 Methodist denominations in 140 nations.
The tercentenary celebrations of the births of its founders, John
and Charles Wesley, in 2003 and 2007 provided an additional focus
on the evolution of the movement which became a church. The book
will research questions, problems, and resources for further study.
Timeless truths from J. C. Ryle, first Anglican Bishop of
Liverpool, the author of "Holiness."
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