Philosophy of religion

The commentary demonstrates how to work through the texts of Philippians and Philemon in the light of relevant scholarship but also with the use of one's own critical judgment.

Maarten Wisse develops a critique of dominant trends in contemporary theology through a re-reading of Augustine's De Trinitate.

This book explores ''innocent blood'' and its traditions as keys to the death of Jesus in Matthew, against background of exile and return.

Papers collected in this volume try to illuminate various aspects of philosophical theology dealt with by different Jewish and early Christian authors and texts (e.

A specific form of understanding of evil, in the problem of evil debate, gets assumed among a variety of materialistic naturalists.

Controversial megachurch pastor Mark Driscoll proclaimed from a conference stage in 2013, "e;I know who made the environment and he's coming back and going to burn it all up.

The India Commentary on the New Testament (ICNT) series aims to give a well-informed exposition of the meaning of the text and relevant reflections in everyday language from a contemporary Indian context.

Scholars routinely describe how Martin Luther prioritized the books of the New Testament that he believed most truly represented the gospel, the Living Word of Jesus Christ.

"e;The Sacraments are not mere appearances, they are not rituals; they are the power of Christ; Jesus Christ is present in the Sacraments.

Carly Gelsinger is an awkward and lonely thirteen-year-old when she stumbles into Pine Canyon Assemblies of God, the cracked stucco church on the outskirts of her remote small town.

Friedrich Schleiermacher (1768-1834) is often considered the Father of Modern Theology, known for his attempt to reconcile traditional Christian doctrines with philosophical criticisms and scientific discoveries.

This collection offers new perspectives on the study of science and religion, bringing together articles that highlight the differences between epistemological systems and call into question the dominant narrative of modern science.

Athenagoras of Athens was a Christian thinker of the second century who engaged with contemporary philosophical thought in the matters of the divine, and the relationship of that divine to the material world.

In a concise and devastating style, Craig Parton, an experienced trial lawyer versed in the laws of legal evidence, argues that religions uniformly fail the simplest tests of admissibility for their respective claims.

Leading historians explore the complex and contingent histories of religious engagements with science, and challenge the famous ''conflict thesis''.

These study guides, part of a set from noted Bible scholar, John MacArthur, take readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept.

If you were told that Christ assumed a fallen human nature, how would you respond?

Brimming with lavish, full-color photos and graphics, the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary walks you verse by verse through all the books of the New Testament.

In this book, Ken Boa takes the reader on an innovative exercise as he examines what six prominent theologians and eight psychologists of renown believe and teach about human needs.

Find the Holy Spirit throughout the Bible.

This book closely examines our commonly held beliefs about human suffering, and offers unique insights into God's role in why we suffer.

Jewish philosophy is often presented as an addendum to Jewish religion rather than as a rich and varied tradition in its own right, but the History of Jewish Philosophy explores the entire scope and variety of Jewish philosophy from philosophical interpretations of the Bible right up to contemporary Jewish feminist and postmodernist thought.

Philosopher of science Michael Ruse is an influential and provocative voice in current debates on biology, religion, and ethics.

Over 2 million copies sold in The Word Biblical Commentary series.

The popular phrase, "e;extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence"e; assumes all miracle claims have failed.

Sworn Enemies explains how the book of Ezekiel uses formulaic language from the exodus origin tradition - especially YHWH's oath - to craft an identity for the Judahite exiles.

What are the key questions of the First Letter of Peter, how does it offer questions and challenges for us today and ultimately how does it speak to readers 2000 years after it was composed?

This second volume completes Richard Clifford's Commentary on the Psalms.

This book explores C.

Oswald Chambers, author of My Utmost for His Highest, remains one of the best-loved and most deeply respected theologians and writers in church history.

There are few things more joyous in a congregation than the presentation of a new baby or small child for baptism.

This book assesses the rapid transformation of the political agency of religious groups within transnational civil society under the conditions of globalization that have weakened the sovereign nation-state.

In this book, James Filler traces the history of Being, understood as substance, from Parmenides through the Scholastics and ending with Descartes, in whom this understanding reaches a crisis.

Nés à plus d'un quart de siècle d'intervalle, Paul Tillich et Paul Ricœur n'ont guère eu l'occasion de mener ensemble un dialogue nourri sur les thèmes qui leur étaient chers.

In der Moderne scheint sich die Religion in dem Maße als Sinnbildnerin verabschiedet zu haben, in dem umgekehrt die wissenschaftliche, rationale Weltbetrachtung diese Aufgabe übernommen hat.

Who are our enemies?

Der Nestle-Aland ist weltweit führend unter den Ausgaben des griechischen Neuen Testaments.

Explore how the roots of the ancient Christian tradition inform and shape faithfulness todayThe Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible enlists leading theologians to read and interpret scripture creedally for the twenty-first century, just as the church fathers, the Reformers, and other orthodox Christians did for their times and places.

Why the meaning of sin changed radically during the first centuries of ChristianityAncient Christians invoked sin to account for an astonishing range of things, from the death of God's son to the politics of the Roman Empire that worshipped him.

Scientists, historians, philosophers and theologians often engage in debates on the limitations and mutual interactions of their respective fields of study.