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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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The Federal Vision (Paperback)
Steve Wilkins, Duane Garner; Peter J Leithart
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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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The best stories subtly weaves themes and characters and symbols
into a stunning final tapestry. This Old Testament survey, written
for family and classroom reading, reveals the rich weave that makes
Scripture the Story of stories.
As one of the supreme epic poems, Dante's Divine Comedy provides
not only far more personality and emotional depth than the pagan
epics, but also opens up all the issues on which Western history
turns -- truth, beauty, goodness, sin, sanctification, and triumph.
In this guide Peter Leithart brings his rich biblical-typological
insight to bear in opening up the Comedy for students, high school
and up, mainly the sort of kids who keep looking for the jokes in
the "comedy." After examining the meaning and place of the courtly
love tradition leading up to Dante, the heart of the guide walks us
carefully through the craft and symbolisms of each progressive
stageInferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. Each section contains
helpful study questions.
Leithart analyzes the grand classics of ancient literature-The
Iliad, The Odyssey, The Aeneid, and others-commenting on each and
contrasting their pagan worldview to the biblical worldview. If you
fall asleep in your English classes, this book is like drinking ten
cups of coffee. Maybe eleven, depending upon your body weight. For
high school students and up. "The most obvious virtue of Leithart's
book is its scope. In a single volume he provides a defense for the
value of reading classical literature, a methodology for
integrating that literature with the Christian faith, and a
reader's guide to the works of classical literature that a
contemporary reader would most benefit from reading." -Leland
Ryken, Wheaton College " A]nyone can read this volume and expect to
gain a heightened awareness of the importance of Christian thinking
to all of life and the great void that exists in societies that are
not undergirded by such thinking." -Byron Snapp, Calvary Herald
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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.
We know that Constantine issued the Edict of Milan in 313 outlawed
paganism and made Christianity the official religion of the Roman
Empire manipulated the Council of Nicea in 325 exercised absolute
authority over the church, co-opting it for the aims of empire And
if Constantine the emperor were not problem enough, we all know
that Constantinianism has been very bad for the church. Or do we
know these things? Peter Leithart weighs these claims and finds
them wanting. And what's more, in focusing on these historical
mirages we have failed to notice the true significance of
Constantine and Rome baptized. For beneath the surface of this
contested story there emerges a deeper narrative of the end of
Roman sacrifice--a tectonic shift in the political theology of an
empire--and with far-reaching implications. In this probing and
informative book Peter Leithart examines the real Constantine,
weighs the charges against Constantinianism, and sets the terms for
a new conversation about this pivotal emperor and the Christendom
that emerged.
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Constantine Revisited (Hardcover)
John D Roth; Foreword by Stanley Hauerwas; Afterword by Peter J Leithart
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