Aspects of religion

Drawing on recent philosophical developments in hermeneutics and poststructuralism, The Fragility of Language and the Encounter with God offers a theological account of the contingency of language and perception and of how acknowledging that contingency transforms the perennial theological question of the development of doctrine.

A mystical experience, no matter what else, is a subjective occurrence in the psyche.

A unique interreligious dialogue provides needed context for deeper understanding of interfaith relations, from ancient to modern timesFreedom is far from straightforward as a topic of comparative theology.

Despite the current impressive numerical growth of Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity in Africa, there remain some concerns about the extent to which the church is making the desired impact in the public space.

Disponer de un archivo inmenso de bosquejos, con distintos enfoques, sobre cada uno de los textos de toda la Biblia, ha sido siempre el sueño de cualquier predicador.

In After We Die, philosopher Stephen T.

Why and how should we read Old Testament narrative?

Ministry is challenging, complex, and costly.

A theological explanation and practical handbook for those preparing for a diaconate in today's church.

A more complete picture of how procreation and childlessness are depicted in the BibleIn the Book of Genesis, the first words God speaks to humanity are "e;Be fruitful and multiply.

Christians around the world recite the “Lord’s Prayer” daily, but what exactly are they praying for—and what relationship does it have with Jesus’ own context?

A groundbreaking examination of a crucial concept in Islamic thought and tradition from an author noted for her work on interfaith and intercultural dialogue Considering its prominent role in many faith traditions, surprisingly little has been written about hospitality within the context of religion, particularly Islam.

Was macht gute Konfirmandenarbeit aus?

Evangelism is a contentious word, conjuring up all sorts of assumptions.

Invites readers to use their own voices to enliven personal and collective worship.

Thoughtful Christians are legitimately perplexed by a number of issues relating to the church's belief and practice.

This analytical, polemical, and personal book creates a lively interaction between mysticism and activism.

Pregnancy is a period of time that institutes great change in the lives of those who are pregnant.

So wird Diakonie (be-)greifbar: praktisch einsetzbares Unterrichtsmaterial (Kopiervorlagen) zu einem aktuellen Thema der Religions- und Gemeindepädagogik.

Making Sense of Martin Luther uses a conversational format to explore how Luther’s dynamic understanding of God’s life-changing gospel informs day-to-day faith and life in the world today.

Using the Akan in Ghana as a paradigmatic African representative group, African Spirituality: On Becoming Ancestors, Third Edition offers a unique African developmental praxis to eternal life immortality.

David Alan Black has been one of the leading voices in New Testament studies over the last forty years.

This book addresses the issue of Christianity in public life in China through methodological and constructive approaches.

Seit 3000 Jahren unvergessen: David – Hirte und Musiker, Krieger und Herrscher, Liebhaber und Liederdichter, Kämpfer und Beter, der Siegende, Leidende, Sterbende und Wiederkehrende.

The Historical Jesus and the Christ of Faith examines the conflicting views of Marcus Borg and N.

Congregations are often confused or uninspired by the emphasis on Old Testament themes during Advent and too a overa , Christmas by December 26 to pay much attention to the gospel stories that follow Jesus' birth.

(PLEASE CENTER ALL TEXT)She looked, she understood, she desired and she then took it.

Peter stands at the beginning of Christian theology.

Die Liederkunde bietet hymnologisch und theologisch fundierte Kommentare zu Text und Musik von verschiedenen Liedern aus dem Evangelischen Gesangbuch.

Thanks to coded notes taken by the teenager John Pynchon, this volume transports the reader, virtually, back to Sundays in the seventeenth century, when the community gathered to listen to the Rev.

This second volume of Sermons by Jonathan Edwards on the Matthean Parables contains a previously unpublished series of six sermons by Edwards on Jesus' parable of the Sower and the Seed, as found in Matthew 13:3-7.

The Hebrew Bible is hardly what might be called a "e;unified"e; account of the national history of Israel.

To know life is to look at it honestly.

From ancient traditions to modern festivities, the season of Advent has long been a time of anticipation, reflection, and joy.

Band 1 der Kritischen Gesamtausgabe dokumentiert das Frühwerk von Ernst Troeltsch.

Andrew Errington brings the book of Proverbs into discussion with two significant accounts of the nature and foundation of practical reason in Christian ethics: those of Thomas Aquinas and Oliver O'Donovan.

Come on a 90-day journey with pastor, Bible teacher, and author Dr.

This Bible study focuses on what the ancient church fathers referred to as typology.

For the first time, the Gospel material unique to both Matthew and Luke is brought together into one volume--in both Greek and English.