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Jane Austen is famous for such books as Persuasion, Pride and
Prejudice, and Emma. Now learn about the author's journey through a
life spent making up stories that touched the lives of millions.
Jane Austen is now what she never was in life, and what she would
have been horrified to become--a literary celebrity. "Janeia" is
the author's term for the mania for all things Austen. Dive into
Jane Austen: A Literary Celebrity and discover: how it all began
and Austen's love of poetry her early masterpieces and the
inspiration behind the stories her road to getting published and
the health decline that led to her death In this updated edition,
you'll also find discussion questions that work well for book clubs
and ELA lesson plans. This biography is perfect for: Jane Austen
fans and collectors men and women who have enjoyed Austen-inspired
films and TV series adaptations anyone interested in learning about
the varied sides of Austen's character and the characters she
created Jane Austen: A Literary Celebrity is a fascinating look at
a woman who never meant to be famous.
In times that feel apocalyptic, where do we place our hope? It's an
apocalyptic moment. The grim effects of climate change have left
many people in despair. Young people often cite climate fears as a
reason they are not having children. Then there's the threat of
nuclear war, again in the cards, which could make climate worries a
moot point. The paradoxical answer ancient Judaism gave to such
despair was a promise: the promise of doomsday, the "Day of the
Lord" when God will visit his people and establish lasting justice
and peace. Judgment, according to the Hebrew prophets, will be
followed by renewal - for the faithful, and perhaps even for the
entire cosmos. Over the centuries since, this hopeful vision of
apocalypse has carried many others through moments of crisis and
catastrophe. Might it do the same for us? On this theme: creation
is transformed and made new. That's what the "end of the age" meant
to Jesus and his early - Peter J. Leithart says when old worlds
die, we need something sturdier than the myth of progress. -
Brandon McGinley says you can't protect your kids from tragedy. -
Cardinal Peter Turkson points to the spiritual roots of the climate
crisis. - David Bentley Hart says disruption, not dogma, is
Christianity's grounds for hope. - Hanna-Barbara Gerl-Falkovitz
reminds us that the Book of Revelation ends well. - Lyman Stone
argues that those who claim that having children threatens the
environment are wrong. - Eleanor Parker recounts how, amid Viking
terror, one Anglo-Saxon bishop held a kingdom together. - Shira
Telushkin describes how artist Wassily Kandinsky forged a path from
the material to the spiritual. - Anika T. Prather learned to let
her children grieve during the pandemic. Also in the issue: -
Ukrainian pastor Ivan Rusyn describes ministering in wartime Bucha
and Kyiv. - Mindy Belz reports on farmers who held out in Syria
despite ISIS. - New poems by winners of the 2022 Rhina Espaillat
Poetry Award - A profile of newly sainted Charles de Foucauld -
Reviews of Elena Ferrante's In the Margins, Abigail Favale's The
Genesis of Gender, and Emily St. John Mandel's Sea of Tranquility -
Readers' forum, comics, and more Plough Quarterly features stories,
ideas, and culture for people eager to apply their faith to the
challenges we face. Each issue includes in-depth articles,
interviews, poetry, book reviews, and art.
A Fresh Look at the Doctrine of Christ, Essential for Modern
Theological Work Christology was the central doctrine articulated
by the early church councils, and it remains the subject of
vigorous theological investigation today. The study of the doctrine
of Christ is a field of broad ecumenical convergence, inviting
theologians from all denominational settings to fruitful
collaborative exploration. In the contemporary setting, it is
especially crucial for theologians to investigate the scriptural
witness afresh, to retrieve classical criteria and categories from
the tradition, and to consider the generative pressure of
soteriology for Christology proper. The first annual Los Angeles
Theology Conference sought to make a positive contribution to
contemporary dogmatics in intentional engagement with the Christian
tradition. Christology, Ancient and Modern brings together
conference proceedings, surveying the field and articulating the
sources, norms, and criteria for constructive theological work in
Christology.
A life discipled by the catechism. The Collected Christian
Essentials: Catechism is perfect for daily devotions, personal
study, and prayer with others. Let the catechism of the Ten
Commandments, Apostles' Creed, and the Lord's Prayer guide your
devotional life. Experience a simple liturgy of morning and evening
prayer. Pray fresh prayers inspired by the catechism. Read
Scripture with the church year. Understand the riches of the
catechism with Peter J. Leithart, Ben Myers, and Wesley Hill. The
catechism-- the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, and the
Lord's Prayer--has sustained and nurtured every generation of
believers, directing their faith, hope, and love. It helps
Christians read, pray, and live God's word. By giving Christians
God's word to give back to him, it plants seeds of his word and
cultivates them to full growth. The Collected Christian Essentials:
Catechism brings the church's ancient catechism to a new
generation. The twenty-four catechism prayers were written by the
Right Reverend Joey Royal, Suffragan Bishop of the Anglican Diocese
of the Arctic.
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Athanasius (Paperback, New)
Peter J Leithart, Hans Boersma, Matthew Levering
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This volume by a respected theologian offers fresh consideration of
the work of famous fourth-century church father Athanasius, giving
specific attention to his use of Scripture, his deployment of
metaphysical categories, and the intersection between the two.
Peter Leithart not only introduces Athanasius and his biblical
theology but also puts Athanasius into dialogue with contemporary
theologians.
This volume launches the series Foundations of Theological Exegesis
and Christian Spirituality. Edited by Hans Boersma and Matthew
Levering, the series critically recovers patristic exegesis and
interpretation for contemporary theology and spirituality. Each
volume covers a specific church father and illuminates the exegesis
that undergirds the Nicene tradition. The series contributes to the
growing area of theological interpretation and will appeal to both
evangelical and Catholic readers.
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1 & 2 Kings (Paperback)
Peter J Leithart, R. Reno, Robert Jenson, Robert Wilken, Ephraim Radner
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1 and 2 Kings, like each volume in the Brazos Theological
Commentary on the Bible, is designed to serve the church--through
aid in preaching, teaching, study groups, and so forth--and
demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of
theological interpretation of the Bible.
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Four Views on the Church's Mission (Paperback)
Jonathan Leeman, Christopher J.H. Wright, John R Franke, Peter J Leithart; Edited by (general) Jason S. Sexton; Series edited by …
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What is the Church's mission? What does it mean to participate in
God's mission personally? How do "mission" and culture interact and
conflict? This book articulates various evangelical views regarding
the church's mission and provides a healthy, vigorous, and gracious
debate on this controversial topic. In a helpful Counterpoints
format, this volume demonstrates the unique theological frameworks,
doctrinal convictions, and missiological conclusions that inform
and distinguish the views: Soteriological Mission: Jonathan Leeman
Participatory Mission: Christopher Wright Contextual Mission: John
Franke Ecumenical-Political Mission: Peter Leithart Each
contributor answers the same key questions based on their biblical
interpretations and theological convictions: What is your
biblical-theological framework for mission? How does your
definition of mission inform your understanding of the church's
mission? How does the Mission of God and Kingdom of God relate to
the mission of the church? What is the gospel? How does your view
on the gospel inform the mission of the church? How do verbal
proclamation of the gospel, discipleship, corporate worship, caring
for the poor, social justice, restoring shalom, developing culture,
and international missions fit into the church's mission? The
interactive format helps readers get a clearer picture of why
different conclusions are drawn and provide a fresh starting point
for discussion and debate of the church's mission. The
Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of
scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both
fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a
one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different
positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
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1 & 2 Chronicles
Peter J Leithart; Edited by R. Reno, Robert Jenson, Robert Wilken, Ephraim Radner, …
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Doubling as both scholar and guide, Leithart dives deep into the
fascinating web woven by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Four
covers everything from running themes within each book to more
technical issues like the "synoptic problem." Written for high
school students and beyond, this book includes review and thought
questions throughout each chapter, as well as a bibliography and
scripture index.
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The Federal Vision (Paperback)
Steve Wilkins, Duane Garner; Peter J Leithart
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In the tradition of Grimm's fairy tales, Peter Leithart has
collected eighteen bedtime tales, each set invoking imagery, plots,
and themes taken from Scripture, and each reveals a biblical
proverb.
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1 & 2 Chronicles (Hardcover)
Peter J Leithart; Edited by (general) R. R. Reno; Series edited by Robert Jenson, Robert Wilken, Ephraim Radner, …
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Peter Leithart, a respected theologian known for his ability to
communicate to a broad audience, offers a theological reading of 1
and 2 Chronicles. Leithart uncovers the narrative logic of
Chronicles, highlights the role of music and government in Israel
and in the church, and shows how Judah's history moves from the
world of the monarchy to the postexilic world in which Israel is
scattered among Gentiles. This commentary is designed to serve the
church, providing a rich resource for preachers, teachers,
students, and study groups.
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Constantine Revisited (Hardcover)
John D Roth; Foreword by Stanley Hauerwas; Afterword by Peter J Leithart
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Description: What is the way of the cross? Why does it create
resistance? How do we answer objections to it? The revival of
interest in Christ's kingdom and radical discipleship has produced
a wave of discussions, but sometimes those discussions are
scattered. This book aims to pull together in one place the core
claims of the way of the cross. It aims to examine the deeply
cherished assumptions that hinder us from hearing Jesus's call.
When we do that, we'll see that the gospel of Christ is not
primarily about getting into heaven or about living a comfortable,
individually pious, middle-class life. It is about being free from
the ancient, pervasive, and delightful oppression of Mammon in
order to create a very different community, the church, an
alternative city-kingdom here and now on earth by means of living
and celebrating the way of the cross--the reign of joyful weakness,
renunciation, self-denial, sharing, foolishness, community, and
love overcoming evil. Endorsements: "This provocative book asks
hard questions of contemporary expressions of Christianity,
especially its] deep embeddedness in contemporary societal and
cultural values, practices, and structures. Engaging a wide range
of biblical texts, this book wrestles with and sketches some
alternative ecclesial practices that are variously challenging,
disruptive, scary, inviting, and freeing." --Warren Carter,
Professor of New Testament, Brite Divinity School "Dismiss this
book Reading it will make a holy mess of your life. But if you want
to enter into the pain of the world and see the Jesus revolution
ignite, then] pick up this fuel. Jones explains Jesus' gospel of
renunciation, enemy-love, weakness, deliverance, and sharing in
practical terms. His book gives us the tools to form a
revolutionary community of people who practice the way of Jesus."
--Tim Otto, Teaching and Preaching Pastor, The Church of the
Sojourners "Dismissing Jesus identifies and invites us to remove
the blinders that seduce us from the way of our crucified and risen
Lord. Ultimately, Jones calls the church to be more fully herself.
. . . His book is unsettling; frequently, it is unsettling in just
the way Jesus is. Doug's barbs sink deep, and, persuaded or not,
every reader will profit from a slow, receptive engagement with
this book." --Peter J. Leithart, from the foreword About the
Contributor(s): Douglas Jones is an ordained minister in the
Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC) and a former
senior fellow of humanities of New St. Andrews College, Moscow,
Idaho. He helps oversee CREC Myanmar.
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