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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. What Do Our Neighbors Believe? offers a concise and accessible introduction to the three Abrahamic faiths. Presented in a question-and-answer format, this book explains the historical and theological foundations of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, including detailed discussions of beliefs, practices, key leaders, and much.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Many Christian feminists wonder if they can simultaneously maintain their commitment to principles of gender equality and their faith in the Scriptures, particularly the Old Testament. Writing in response to feminist biblical scholars who approach the Old Testament with a hermeneutic of suspicion, Jacqueline Lapsley offers Christian feminists.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Presbyterian pastor Ben Daniel tackles common stereotypes and misconceptions that tend to define Islam in the popular imagination.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Neither a traditional study of specific books or sections of the Bible, nor a doctrinal study that concentrates on such issues as revelation and authority, This Book We Call the Bible helps lay people focus on the use of Scripture. By dealing with the Bible as a written work and its impact on our hearts, this study provides an increased sense.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Praying the Movies II brings together the ancient tradition of praise and prayer with a contemporary passion for the movies. Noted author and speaker Ed McNulty presents another collection of thirty-one devotionals--one a day for a month--that connect movies with the spiritual life of moviegoers. Each devotional contains passages from.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Every time a shooting makes national headlines, the same debates erupt: Is the problem guns or mental health? Why is the United States unique in its gun violence problem? Can we reduce this violence while protecting the right to bear arms?Newtown, Connecticut, native and Disciples of Christ minister Donald V. Gaffney brings a calm and.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Many of the verses of Isaiah are familiar to us as beloved passages we read and sing each Christmas and Easter season. But Isaiah is more than just a holiday reading. Isaiah speaks of God's relationship to the prophet, the people, the kings, and the servant. Isaiah's message invites us to explore God's personal character and develop a deeper.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Many of the verses of Isaiah are familiar to us as beloved passages we read and sing each Christmas and Easter season. But Isaiah is more than just a holiday reading. Isaiah speaks of God's relationship to the prophet, the people, the kings, and the servant. Isaiah's message invites us to explore God's personal character and develop a deeper.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Moving beyond traditional ways of reading Karl Barth, William Stacy Johnson proposes an approach that makes Barth relevant for the postmodern period. Recognizing Barth's insight that God is mystery, he suggests that theology is best seen not as a restating of old orthodoxies but as an ongoing response to that divine mystery. Johnson's reassessment of Barth opens exciting possibilities for a new appropriation of Barth's insights for contemporary theology and the church.The Columbia Series in Reformed Theology represents a joint commitment by Columbia Theological Seminary and Westminster John Knox Press to provide theological resources from the Reformed tradition for the church today. This series examines theological and ethical issues that confront church and society in our own particular time and place.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In this unique Armchair volume, noted church historians Justo and Catherine Gonzalez introduce readers to important early church figures whose teachings were denounced by the church as heresies. Instructional for what they taught and for revealing what the church wished to safeguard and uphold, these "heretics," including Marcion, Arius.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This is a simple yet comprehensive "how to" book for people wanting to make sense of those parts of the Bible that are often misunderstood or avoided because of their perceived complexity. It allows for individual and group reflection, discussion and meditation.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In contrast to the perspective taken in many popular books on the historical Jesus, the Christian tradition does not offer a boring, safe Jesus who can be studied from a distance and needs only to be placed in his historical context. Instead, William Placher argues that Jesus is one who radically challenges the way we understand the world and.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Comprised of four lectures and two sermons, Passion for God provides a unique look into the theological perspectives of renowned theologians Jurgen Moltmann and Elisabeth Moltmann-Wendel, each a preeminent figure in the proliferation of contemporary theology in the twentieth.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A good book for professional or graduate level courses.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Pastor and author J. Barrie Shepherd carries forward a rich tradition of Christian prayer and devotion in this outstanding book. The book contains sixty-two theme-based prayers: thirty for morning, thirty for evening, and one each for Sunday morning and Sunday evening. Opposite each prayer is a blank page for journaling, recording Bible verses. …

Hardback. Zustand: Good. For decades, millions of Christians have discovered William Barclay's Daily Study Bible to be the ideal New Testament commentary series for both devotional reading and serious Bible study.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Pastor and author J. Barrie Shepherd carries forward a rich tradition of Christian prayer and devotion in this outstanding book. The book contains sixty-two theme-based prayers: thirty for morning, thirty for evening, and one each for Sunday morning and Sunday evening. Opposite each prayer is a blank page for journaling, recording Bible verses. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A good book for professional or graduate level courses.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Sing out, my soul, the wonder . . .Mary's baby has arrived, and she cant contain her joy! As Joseph sleeps, she examines her newborns tiny mouth, his wild hair, his little hands. Yet whats most wondrous is that this child is not just Marys own. Aisato, Lisa (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Christian Doctrine has introduced thousands of laity, students, and theologians to the tenets of the Christian faith. This edition reflects changes in the church and society since the publication of the first edition and takes into account new works in Reformed theology, gender references in the Bible, racism, pluralism, ecological developments, and liberation theologies. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Focusing on a dozen psalms, J. Clint McCann Jr. leads readers through some of the church's favorite psalms as well as some lesser-known gems. Each chapter lets the reader understand the original meaning of the psalm and considers ways that our life of faith today can be enriched through these scriptural treasures. McCann is an international.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The Book of Occasional Services is a new liturgical resource produced by the Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It provides worship services for many important and widely used services that are not included in the Book of Common.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. This book presents the life and work of the New Testament's premier missionary, the apostle Paul. It surveys his pre-Christian life, his conversion and call, and his missionary activities, noting the pivotal events that marked his relationship with the congregations he founded and with the Jerusalem church. Vander Broek focuses on Paul's life.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This book presents the life and work of the New Testament's premier missionary, the apostle Paul. It surveys his pre-Christian life, his conversion and call, and his missionary activities, noting the pivotal events that marked his relationship with the congregations he founded and with the Jerusalem church. Vander Broek focuses on Paul's life.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In this brief book Allan Hugh Cole explains the process of grief and what loss can do to us, identifies ways of coping, and reminds us of the hope that we can find in mourning. Ultimately, Cole offers a plan of good mourning--a way to work through the loss and rebuild life with new strength. Cole describes what it takes to be engaged in good.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. NOW IN AN ENLARGED PRINT EDITION In his introduction to this volume, Dr. Barclay explains why the first three Gospels are called synoptic, how they came to be written, and why many scholars believe that Mark was the first. Barclay's interpretation of the Gospel is full of wisdom, and it offers clear and captivating insight from beginning to end. Having picked up one section to study, the reader will find it difficult to stop reading until the whole volume is completed.For almost fifty years and for millions of readers, the Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal help for both devotional and serious Bible study. Now, with the release of the New Daily Study Bible, a new generation will appreciate the wisdom of William Barclay. With clarification of less familiar illustrations and inclusion of more contemporary language, the New Daily Study Bible will continue to help individuals and groups discover what the message of the New Testament really means for their lives.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Shalom means much more than prosperity, more than a sense of well-being, and more than quiet and calmness. It is more than the absence of stress and much more than peace. It is a peace that surpasses understanding; it is a promised gift. This book of eloquent poems, monologues, and worship resources is about the search for. …

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. John F. A. Sawyer explores the vision of Isaiah in the first thirty-two chapters, emphasizing its timeless relevance for readers today.