baker publishing group dez 2008 (4 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This is practical missiology at its best'Leading Cross-Culturally draws on biblical principles to offer a practical guide to effective multicultural leadership in a variety of settings.'Sherwood Lingenfelter, a veteran in the study of cross-cultural ministry and an accomplished leader, combines his intercultural experience and judicious study of cross-cultural leadership with biblical-theological reflections and creative use of empirical cases. This book should be in the hands of everyone already in cross-cultural leadership as well as those who are considering entering the field. The integration of kingdom vision with intercultural leadership is laudable.'--Lalsangkima Pachuau, Asbury Theological Seminary'Many good leaders fail to make a lasting kingdom impact by undermining the role of cultural values in team and work dynamics. In this insightful and exceptionally practical book, Sherwood Lingenfelter points us to the three essential components for lasting kingdom impact: leadership, cultural values, and the Word of God.'--Bambang Budijanto, Compassion International'No one is better qualified to tackle the thorny challenges of cross-cultural leadership than Sherwood Lingenfelter. Forged out of Dr. Lingenfelter's lifetime of experience in the field, in the classroom and educational administration, and in global consulting, Leading Cross-Culturally brings together a rare blend of anthropology, leadership theory, and theology that calls cross-cultural team members into covenant relationships centered on Christ and the cross. This is practical missiology at its best.'--Tom Steffen, School of Intercultural Studies, Biola University'[Lingenfelter] analyzes case studies and provides illustrations which demonstrate that it is possible to exercise anointed, power-giving leadership that builds communities of trust empowered to achieve a common faith vision. In doing so, he provides a unique book that is extremely relevant to leaders or potential leaders in cross-cultural contexts--short-term, local church, parachurch organization, or mission agency.'--Robert L. Gallagher, Evangelical Missions Quarterly.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Matthew Bonzo and Michael Stevens here provide us with the clearest and most cordially inclined, but still clear-eyed, overview of Berry that I have seen to date. As the green-theology/neo-agrarian movement grows, this kind of careful reconsideration and assessment of its saints, forerunners, and older protagonists becomes increasingly pertinent and, indeed, even necessary.'--Phyllis Tickle, author, The Great Emergence'Over the past fifty years Wendell Berry has given witness to a vision of our life together that is proving to be indispensable and prophetic. Bonzo and Stevens have gleaned a rich harvest from this vision, showing that Berry's voice is one today's church cannot ignore. Wendell Berry and the Cultivation of Life is an excellent introduction and guide for those seeking a better, healthier, saner world.'--Norman Wirzba, Duke Divinity School.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Hebrews, part of the eighteen-volume Paideia commentary series, brings the insight of a veteran teacher and writer to bear on a New Testament book whose rich imagery and memorable phrases have long shaped Christian discourse.Paideia commentaries explore how New Testament texts form Christian readers by: - Attending to the ancient narrative and rhetorical strategies the text employs- Showing how the text shapes theological convictions and moral habits- Commenting on the final, canonical form of each New Testament book- Focusing on the cultural, literary, and theological settings of the text- Making judicious use of photos and sidebars in a reader-friendly format'A carefully crafted work like Hebrews deserves a commentary that concentrates on the text itself, not on opinions and arguments about it; that provides necessary historical information reliably and concisely (here, ancient rhetoric); that stimulates the user to think about matters raised by the text. Thompson's commentary does all these things well because he has thought about Hebrews judiciously and deeply.'--Leander E. Keck, Winkley Professor Emeritus of Biblical Theology, Yale Divinity School'With a firm grasp on the theological, ecclesial, historical, social, and literary issues, James W. Thompson has produced a commentary on Hebrews that is clear, compelling, and helpful. In Thompson's hands, this often difficult biblical book breaks open with new power and meaning.'--Thomas G. Long, Bandy Professor Emeritus of Preaching, Candler School of Theology, Emory University.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Acts, part of the multivolume Paideia commentary series, leading biblical scholar Mikeal Parsons gleans fresh theological insight from Acts by attending carefully to the cultural and educational context from which it emerges.Paideia commentaries explore how New Testament texts form Christian readers by- Attending to the ancient narrative and rhetorical strategies the text employs- Showing how the text shapes theological convictions and moral habits- Commenting on the final, canonical form of each New Testament book- Focusing on the cultural, literary, and theological settings of the text- Making judicious use of maps, photos, and sidebars in a reader-friendly format'Parsons presents a masterful exposition both of the myriad strategies whereby the author of Acts attempted to persuade his original audience and of the ways in which this ancient book continues to speak powerfully to Christian faith in our own day. Readers will find here a treasure trove of insights into Hellenistic rhetorical conventions and their usage in Acts.'--John A. Darr, Boston College'Parsons's commentary on Acts takes an overtly rhetorical approach to the text, while not losing sight of its important theological implications. I commend him for focusing his commentary on the final form of the text as it was read by the first readers and recognizing the author as a theologian in his own right. Parsons also provides useful supplemental comments to aid those unfamiliar with the terminology of ancient rhetoric. A number of Parsons's assumptions and conclusions will no doubt prompt significant further discussion.'--Stanley E. Porter, McMaster Divinity College'Parsons deftly shepherds the reader through Acts of the Apostles in this rich and illuminating commentary. This book will be an ideal companion for students navigating Acts for the first time and a helpful resource for seasoned Acts scholars.'--William Sanger Campbell, The College of St. Scholastica'Mikeal Parsons has been on the forefront of reading the Lukan writings with strategies that combine the best of ancient literary criticism with social-world analyses, and socio-rhetorical expertise with biblical-theological acumen. His Acts Paideia commentary is his most recent integrative tour de force!'--David P. Moessner, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and University of Pretoria.