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Finding God in the Margins: The Book of Ruth (Transformative Word)
by Carolyn Custis JamesThe ancient book of Ruth speaks into today's world with astonishing relevance. In four short episodes, readers encounter refugees, undocumented immigrants, poverty, hunger, women's rights, male power and privilege, discrimination, and injustice. In Finding God in the Margins, Carolyn Custis James reveals how the book of Ruth is about God, the questions that surface when life falls apart, and how God reaches into the margins and chooses two totally marginalized women who, in the eyes of the patriarchal culture, are zeros. Against the backdrop of disturbing issues in today's world, this bracing narrative puts on display a radical gospel way of living together as human beings that shouts the Kingdom of God, foreshadows Jesus' gospel, and raises the bar for men and women, then and now.
Trial and Tribulation in the Qur'an: A Mystical Theodicy
by Nasrin RouzatiThis book offers a critical analysis and re-examination of the notion of Divine trial, first by providing a comprehensive typology and a contextual interpretation of the Qur'anic narratives pertaining to the concept. Divine trial is then investigated through a historical review of prophetic tradition (hadith) and the exegetical literature (tafsir); followed by a discussion on Prophetology, and an overview of bala in the lives of the prophets. The book further develops key aspects of Muslim theology and mysticism through an examination of the works of Rumi and al-Ghazali.
In Session, on the Thread of Affect and Emotion: Contemporary Approaches
by Béatrice IthierWith contributions from Sara Boffito, Lesley Caldwell, Roosevelt Cassorla, Giuseppe Civitarese, Maria Teresa Flores, Be'atrice Ithier, Howard B. Levine, Ruggero Levy, Mauro Manica, Maria Grazia Oldoini, and Rene' Roussillon. In Session, on the Thread of Affect and Emotion: Contemporary Approaches is divided into four parts. The first looks at the Freudian and Bionian models and the book begins its journey with an investigation of Freudian metapsychology from Rene' Roussillon. The second part explores the aesthetic dimension of psychoanalysis and the link with truth, with a focus on emotions, dreams, and non-dreams. The third part concerns defensive issues experienced by the analyst and patient in the consulting room and the fourth and final part concerns the intersubjectivity of affect. Mauro Manica and Maria Grazia Oldoini highlight the shift that occurred with Melanie Klein and confirmed by Wilfred Bion in his theory of early links between love, hate, knowledge. It is interesting to see the differing approaches of these contributors from many different countries: France, Italy, Portugal, Brazil, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Whilst their approach to affect and emotion is influenced by their own cultural specificities and creativity, they all emphasise not only the shared affect, but also the emotional presence between the two protagonists. In this way, they give access to the deepest affective sediments, making this a must-read for all practising psychoanalysts and those with an academic interest.
Jesus and Magic: Freeing the Gospel Stories from Modern Misconceptions
by Richard A HorsleyIt has become standard in modern interpretation to say that Jesus performed miracles, and even mainline scholarly interpreters classify Jesus's healings and exorcisms as miracles. Some highly regarded scholars have argued, more provocatively, that the healings and exorcisms were magic, and that Jesus was a magician. As Richard Horsley points out, if we make a critical comparison between modern interpretation of Jesus's healing and exorcism, on the one hand, and the Gospel stories and other ancient texts, on the other hand, it becomes clear that the miracle and magic are modern concepts, products of Enlightenment thinking. 'Jesus and Magic' asserts that Gospel stories do not have the concepts of miracle and magic. What scholars constructed as magic turns out to have been ritual practices such as songs (incantations), medicines (potions), and appeals to higher powers for protection. Horsley offers a critical reading of the healing and exorcism episodes in the Gospel stories. This reading reveals a dynamic relationship between Jesus the healer, the trust of those coming for healing, and their support networks in local communities. Horsley's reading of the Gospel stories gives little or no indication of divine intervention. Rather, the healing and exorcism stories portray healings and exorcisms.
Luther's Meditation on the Gospels
by Atf Press'Can the bones of Luther's sermons live again?' In Luther's Meditation on the Gospels, Roland H. Bainton presents some of Luther's most timeless and resonant sermons and lectures, arranged in order of the gospel accounts of Jesus' life. From the beginning of his ministry to the crucifixion and resurrection, Luther's insight into a wide range of key passages is displayed. Bainton's careful selections of excerpts ensures that Luther's marvel at God's love, his belief in salvation through divine grace and human faith, and more, remains effervescent. Bainton provides an illuminating introduction, placing the texts in their historical context and explaining the technicalities of translation. Also included are numerous woodcuts from the 1562 edition of Luther's Bible, further enriching our appreciation of the reformer's thought. Sixty years on from its original publication, Luther's Meditation on the Gospels remains a valuable contribution to Reformation studies.
Herbert Hensley Henson: A Biography
by John S. Peart-BinnsJohn S. Peart-Binns brings us a fresh and distinctive view of Herbert Hensley Henson, the eighty-sixth Bishop of Durham, who is shown here to have formed his own character and forged his own way amidst the chaos of the shifting and unpopular labour laws,two World Wars, the abdication crisis of the twentieth century and the misconceptions of those around him. Hensley Henson was an outspoken controversialist who never feared to assert his opinion. Peart-Binns goes beyond the traditional notions of biography - Hensley Henson's complex childhood; education at Oxford; his ministry at Ilford and Barking, Canon of Westminster and Bishop of Durham - and withal provides a rich psychological insight into the nature of the indefatigable and quick-witted though sharp-tongued figure. This perspective illuminates the Bishop's often overlooked theological thoughts and political views. The furore surrounding his appointment as Bishop of Hereford is analysed and his volte face from a formidable bulwark of the Establishment to trenchant advocate of Disestablishment is evaluated. Hensley Henson emerges clearly differing from the familiar image we have of him, which can be found in novels, newspapers and magazines of the time, and in his own autobiography. Peart-Binns provides a permanent and deserved niche for him in the history of the Church. Herbert Hensley Henson: A Biography examines the life and times of this charismatic and astute character of the twentieth century. This work will inform those interested in the twentieth century, and delight any who are intrigued by Hensley Henson's indomitable spirit.
Justice and Truth Shall Meet: A Dominican Exploration
by Albert Nolan Mary O'DriscollThis is a reprint of book originally published in the 1980s but its message is still as relevant today as it was when it was first published. In this book two Dominicans, Albert Nolan OP and Mary O'Driscoll OP, write on biblical and theological themes of justice and truth from a Dominican perspective. On truth, Mary O'Driscoll writes that it 'is evident [that] when we look at Dominic or Catherine or any of our great Dominican brothers and sisters ... all of these responded to truth not merely with their intellects but with their whole beings ... [and that] the greatest Dominicans have always been those who have combined the pursuit of speculative truth with that of existential truth, who have known how to maintain these two dimensions of the search for truth, not in conflict but as complementing one another.'. While on justice, Albert Nolan writes that justice is first and foremost an attribute of God. God is just not only because [God] is fair and honest in all [of God's] dealings with human beings but also because all God's activity is a matter of putting right what is wrong in the world and all God's laws and commandments are simply demanding that justice be done. In fact, justice is the distinguishing characteristic of the God of the Bible.' Both authors were vocal critics of the apartheid regime. What they wrote in the 1980s regarding race, poverty, injustice and inequality, the fruit of many years of study and theological reflection, remains of relevance for today.
Transforming Themes: Creative Perspectives on Therapeutic Interaction
by Paul J LeslieTransforming Themes challenges the dominant view of psychotherapy as a structured, reductionist process. Instead, it views psychotherapy as an alive, unrehearsed interaction that embraces healing when it is focused on the role of 'therapeutic themes'. These themes are the entrenched frames of references or contexts from which clients perceive their lives. In any interaction, each participant has a unique worldview. When clients come to therapy, they bring their problems in the form of a theme: 'the woman who can't forgive' or 'the child who is a terror'. Any potential statement or action performed within this theme merely strengthens the problem. Only when the theme of the therapy session has shifted can clients gain access to inner resources to shift perspectives and begin inner transformation. Effective therapy results from moving clients into more flexible, empowering themes. These changes occur as a result of the dynamic interaction between therapist and client, which embraces improvisation, creativity, and novelty, rather than adherence to specific theories or techniques. Using historical and modern research and colourful case studies, this work will help professionals understand how to easily adapt and apply creative and resourceful therapy interventions, no matter what therapeutic orientation they endorse. This book will enable therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and social workers to gain access to creative, effective methods which help their clients heal while increasing effectiveness and enjoyment in clinical work.
The Reconciling Wisdom of God: Reframing the Doctrine of the Atonement (Snapshots)
by Adam J. JohnsonIn The Reconciling Wisdom of God: Reframing the Doctrine of the Atonement, Adam Johnson, already a leading scholar of the atonement, considers God's redemptive work in Christ through the atonement as an act of God's infinite wisdom. In making this crucial turn, Johnson is able to speak to proponents of the various atonement theories and move the discussion forward in a new direction, grounded in the truth of God's infinite wisdom. Genuinely reframing the debate around the atonement, The Reconciling Wisdom of God is a must-read for students of the atonement.
Broken Gospel?: Christianity and the Holocaust
by Peter M. WaddellThe Holocaust lies, often unacknowledged, near the heart of our contemporary crisis of religious faith. The horrific fruit of two millennia of Christian antisemitism, the slaughter calls into sharp question the moral and intellectual credibility of the Churches and the Christian faith itself. Can Christianity ever recover? In Broken Gospel? Peter Waddell suggests that it can, but only by facing unflinchingly the history that paved the way for the Nazi genocide, and the Churches' sins of omission and commission as it took place. Engaging with both Christian and Jewish scholarship, Waddell also approaches with sensitivity the theological issues that arise from the horror: questions of how the claimed holiness of the Church relates to its wickedness; of Christian-Jewish relations; of prayer and providence; of heaven and hell, and the faint possibility of forgiveness. Scholars, clergy and general readers alike will be challenged by this exercise in repentance and reconstruction, and inspired by the possibility it offers for Christian theology and practice to flourish once more.
Born Again: The Evangelical Theology of Conversion in John Wesley and George Whitefield (Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology)
by Sean McGeverThe Christian life is a life of growth. The gospel message is simple but not simplistic. Learning the gospel and its implications is a lifelong process, but modern evangelicals are often too focused on the moment of conversion while ignoring the ongoing work of sanctification. For John Wesley and George Whitefield, justification and sanctification were inseparable. In Born Again, Sean McGever maps Wesley's and Whitefield's theologies of conversion, reclaiming the connection between justification and sanctification. This study helps evangelicals reassess their thin understanding of conversion, leading to a rich and full picture of the ongoing work new Christians face.
Eastern Turkey: An Architectural and Archaeological Survey, Volume III
by T A SinclairIn this third volume the regions covered are to the south and east of the Taurus range, beginning with the Upper and Lower Euphrates, which includes the Byzantine and Turkish buildings of Harput, Malatya and the Keban region, where there are also a number of churches and monastic sites. The following section, on the Tigris region, runs from the Taurus to the Tur 'Abdin, a historic centre of Syrian monasticism. In Diyarbakr and Mardin there are many important Christian and Islamic monuments. This was the centre of the medieval Artukid kingdom.
Selected Papers of Donald Meltzer - Vol. 1: Personality and Family Structure
by Donald MeltzerThe contents of the three volumes are grouped not chronologically but under the headings of 'Personality and Family Structure', 'Philosophy and History of Psychoanalysis', and 'The Psychoanalytic Process and the Analyst'. Together they present his interpretation of the 'Kleinian development' from Freud, through Abraham and Klein, to Bion and the post-Kleinian model; and within this evolution, his view of the natural history of the psychoanalytic process, the aesthetics of the method, and his insights into the operation of the transference and countertransference. Meltzer saw the psychoanalytic process as a new method that contributes alongside more traditional art-forms to our scientific knowledge of the mind. Working with both adults and children, he viewed psychoanalysis in developmental rather than narrowly therapeutic terms, with potential for both analyst and analysand. All his theories derived from clinical work, above all from dream-reading and children's phantasy play; and owing to his extensive international teaching experience, his own material was enriched by that of many supervisees. This collection of papers, read as a whole, invites new readers to follow and partake in what he called 'the most interesting conversation in the world'.
Highland Treasure Trilogy: THREE AWARD-WINNING NOVELS: THE DREAMER, THE ENCHANTRESS, THE FIREBRAND (Highland Treasure Trilogy)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickThree Award-Winning Novels: The Dreamer, The Enchantress, The Firebrand Three spirited sisters. One family secret. And the Highland warriors who will risk everything for love. After their father is accused of treason, the Percy sisters flee England—and find refuge, danger, and desire in the wilds of Scotland. The Dreamer Catherine seeks safety in a Highland stronghold, but a case of mistaken identity lands her in a forced marriage to the powerful earl sworn to protect her. Their union may have begun as a necessity, but passion soon turns it into something far more dangerous… The Enchantress Level-headed Laura is captured by the fierce Laird of Blackfearn. His reckless ways upend her world—and awaken a fire she never expected. The Firebrand Adrianne is hidden in the Western Isles until a roguish pirate is sent to escort her home. But when her plan to save her kidnapped mother requires marrying him, business gives way to blazing desire. Three unforgettable love stories—woven with adventure, betrayal, and the enduring bonds of family.
The Hermeneutical Self and an Ethical Difference: Intercivilizational Engagement
by Paul S ChungIncorporating a tour of the past and a proposition for the future, Chung presents a fascinating study of inter civilizational hermeneutics that embraces our modern times and suggests the liberative potential of hermeneutical study. Adopting a subtleapproach that stays clear of trying to impose upon the reader a simplistic understanding of hermeneutical discourses, Chung instead draws on a host of classical and modern scholars in search of a new and refreshing global hermeneutical theory.
Mystery of God, Mystery of Christ: Christian Engagement with Hindu Mysticism
by Ysabel De AndiaNow available in English for the first time, Ysabel de Andia's double exploration of Christian and Hindu mysticism provides a valuable addition to the field. Composed from lectures given in Benares in 2015 to priests of the Missions Etrangeres de Paris, Mystery of God, Mystery of Christ combines the two main research interests that have defined de Andia's career: first, an understanding of Christian mysticism as growing out of the Christian mystery of Christ and the sacrament, and secondly, the relationship between this and Hindu contemplative prayer as articulated by Jules Monchanin. Beginning with the Cappadocian fathers, de Andai traces the developing interpretation of Mystery through Christian thinkers from Origen and Gregory of Nyssa to Basil and Dionysios the Areopagite. From here, she begins to dovetail this study with an exploration of Hindu contemplation, relating the Carmelite mystic St John of the Cross to the Advaitist tradition, especially as expounded by Shankara. Throughout, her masterful understanding of both traditions is apparent. For English readers, her insight will provide a fresh perspective on this lively subject area.
By Still Waters: 365 Devotions to Quiet and Refresh Your Soul
by Anita Higman Marian LeslieCome away and rest in the Father's unending love. . . . By Still Waters is a collection of 365 devotions that will quiet and refresh your soul. Encouraging inspiration and insights from scripture offer daily reminders that God not only is present, but He also invites you, His beloved daughter, to come away with Him to rest by still waters—to be restored, comforted, spiritually fed, and assured of His perfect love. Devotional themes include -Peace in perilous times -Healing for your heart and mind -Blessings through obedience -Freedom from fear Come and sit for a moment by the still waters of God's providence and presence. Read words of refreshment and encouragement. Then walk on, confident in the knowledge that God goes with you—whatever may come.
Accadde Nelle Highlands (Serie della famiglia Pennington)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickUNA SPOSA TRADITA... UN DUELLO ALL'ALBA... UN SEGRETO A LUNGO NASCOSTO... UNA SECONDA POSSIBILITÀ D'AMORE... Lady Josephine Pennington è stata abbandonata dal suo fidanzato quando si sono diffuse le voci sulle sue discutibili origini. I suoi genitori adottivi le hanno sempre fornito l'amore e la protezione di cui aveva bisogno per sentirsi sicura, e negli ultimi sedici anni si è modellata per soddisfare le aspettative degli altri. Quando riceve un pacco dalle Highlands contenente degli schizzi il cui soggetto le è stranamente familiare, Jo crede di aver trovato un indizio sull'identità della sua madre naturale. Quando il capitano Wynne Melfort pose fine al suo fidanzamento con Jo Pennington sedici anni fa, non avrebbe mai immaginato di rivederla. Ma dopo aver scoperto informazioni che potrebbero rivelare la verità sulla discendenza di Jo, Wynne si sente in dovere di riparare a un vecchio torto e di informarla della sua scoperta. Ma non si sarebbe mai aspettato che i sentimenti a lungo creduti morti riemergessero. Jo deve imparare a fidarsi di Wynn mentre si sforzano di svelare il mistero della sua nascita. Ma emergono forze che non si fermeranno davanti a nulla pur di impedirle di scoprire la verità e reclamare la sua eredità. Insieme, Jo e Wynne dovranno superare il loro passato e combattere una minaccia mortale che si nasconde nelle nebbie delle Highlands.
Art and Analysis: An Adrian Stokes Reader
by Adrian StokesThis edition is an introductory selection from the writings of Adrian Stokes (1902-1972), the Kleinian aesthete who created a unique vision of the relation between psychoanalysis, art, and aesthetic experience in general. His approach was founded initially on his travels in Italy which then acquired a more formal theoretical foundation during his analysis with Melanie Klein. Stokes was a close friend of leading figures in both psychoanalytic and artistic-literary circles, including Richard Wollheim who organised a previous edition of extracts, The Image in Form. The present edition concentrates specifically on the writing that demonstrates the parallels between art and psychoanalysis.
The Foundations of New Testament Christology (Foundations in New Testament Criticism)
by R. H. FullerOne of the key tasks of New Testament study is to construct a correct doctrine of the person of Jesus Christ, which is central to the Christian faith. In The Foundations of New Testament Christology, R.H. Fuller fulfils this task through a close examination of the first-century texts in both their Palestinian and Hellenistic contexts. An exponent of the neo-orthodox position that dominated post-war scholarship in the field, central to Fuller's argument is the 'traditio-historical' approach to New Testament criticism. As Fuller sees it, 'the Church's Christology was a response to its total encounter with Jesus, not only in his earthly history but also in the Church's continuing life'. By emphasising the continuity between the historical Jesus and the witness and message of the early post-resurrection church, he offers a comprehensive and thorough survey of this most important facet of exegesis.
Das Versprechen der Highlanders (Macpherson Series)
by Jan Coffey May McGoldrickVERZWEIFELTE TÄUSCHUNG Celia Muir muss aus einer brennenden Burg in die schottischen Highlands fliehen, bevor englische Soldaten sie gefangen nehmen. Sie wird von treuen Freunden und Dienern begleitet, die gemeinsam den kleinen Kit vor unbekannten Feinden schützen wollen. Damit ihre geheime Mission muss sie Colin Campbell, den kriegerischen Lord, dessen Hilfe sie sucht, glauben machen, dass sie die verführerische Lady Caithness ist. UNWIDERSTEHLICHES VERLANGEN Colin Campbells Verstand sagt ihm, dass diese Caithness-Frau Ärger bedeutet, doch sein Herz sagt ihm, dass sie wunderschön ist. Was immer Celia verbirgt, er muss es wissen, aber er will sie auch halten und küssen. Und während der Krieg mit England die Heidehügel versengt, finden Colin und Celia Gründe, ihre Geheimnisse zu lüften, sich ihren Wünschen hinzugeben und einem Schicksal entgegenzugehen, bei dem die Zukunft Schottlands - und ihre eigene - auf der Stärke ihrer Leidenschaft und Liebe beruht... Gewinner von zwei Golden Leaf Awards! Top-Ten-Liste der besten Liebesromane aller Zeiten!
Ordinary Splendor: Living in God's Creation
by Lydia JaegerThe Christian life is grounded in God's act of creation. How we pray How we relate to others How we worship How we rest In Ordinary Splendor: Living in God's Creation, Lydia Jaeger presents the doctrine of creation in all its practical necessity. She unfolds the majesty of God's creative work and explores how it shapes and informs everything—from our relationships and the way we pray to how we think about human dignity. Through her engagement with theologians, Greek mythology, philosophers, and other creation stories from the ancient Near East, Jaeger offers a rich reading of biblical creation passages that provides wisdom for our daily lives.
L'amour interdit d'Isabelle (Les Vampires Scanguards)
by Tina FolsomLorsque des meurtres brutaux ébranlent San Francisco, Scanguards réalise que les preuves pointent vers l'un des leurs, le videur et vampire Orlando, bourru et farouchement privé. Isabelle, la fille hybride de Samson et Delilah, tente de prouver l'innocence d'Orlando. Mais une révélation sur des actes du passé d'Orlando ébranle sa confiance en lui, tandis qu'il tente de la repousser, de peur que le passé ne se répète et ne le prive une fois de plus de tout ce qu'il aime. Alors qu'ils recherchent le coupable pour laver le nom d'Orlando, il devient évident que la seule façon pour Isabelle et Orlando de résoudre ces meurtres macabres est de ne faire confiance à personne d'autre qu'à l'un et à l'autre. Même si cela signifie qu'ils doivent ouvrir leur cœur et mettre à nu leurs peurs primaires. À PROPOS DE LA SÉRIE La série Scanguards Vampires est pleine d'action rapide, de scènes d'amour torrides, de dialogues pleins d'esprit et de héros et héroïnes forts. Le vampire Samson Woodford vit à San Francisco et possède une société de sécurité et de garde du corps, Scanguards, qui emploie à la fois des vampires et des humains. Et éventuellement des sorcières. Ajoutez quelques gardiens immortels et quelques démons plus tard dans la série, et vous aurez compris ! Chaque livre peut être lu seul et est toujours centré sur un nouveau couple qui trouve l'amour, mais la série est plus agréable lorsqu'elle est lue dans l'ordre. Et bien sûr, il y a toujours quelques blagues - vous comprendrez quand vous rencontrerez Wesley, un aspirant sorcier. Bonne lecture ! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Lara Adrian, auteure de la série Midnight Breed, vendue dans le New York Times : "Je suis accro aux livres de Tina Folsom ! La série des Scanguards® est l'une des choses les plus chaudes qui soient arrivées à la romance vampirique. Si vous aimez les lectures torrides et rapides, ne manquez pas cette série palpitante !" Les Vampires Scanguards La belle mortelle de Samson (#1) La provocatrice d'Amaury (#2) La partenaire de Gabriel (#3) L'enchantement d'Yvette (#4) La rédemption de Zane (#5) L'éternel amour de Quinn (#6) Les désirs d'Oliver (#7) Le choix de Thomas (#8) Discrète morsure (#8 ½) L'identité de Cain (#9) Le retour de Luther (#10) La promesse de Blake (#11) Fatidiques Retrouvailles (#11 ½) L'espoir de John (#12) La tempête de Ryder (#13) La conquête de Damian (#14) Le défi de Grayson (#15) L'amour interdit d'Isabelle (#16) La passion de Cooper (#17) Le courage de Vanessa (#18) Gardiens de la Nuit Amant Révélé (#1) Maître Affranchi (#2) Guerrier Bouleversé (#3) Gardien Rebelle (#4) Immortel Dévoilé (#5) Protecteur Sans Égal (#6) Démon Libéré (#7) Le club des éternels célibataires Séduisant (#1) Attirant (#2) Envoûtant (#3) Torride (#4) Attrayant (#5) Passionné (#6) Hors d'Olympe Une Touche de Grec (#1) Un Parfum de Grec (#2) Un Goût de Grec (#3) Un Souffle de Grec (#4) Les Vampires de Venise Nouvelle 1 : Raphael & Isabella Nouvelle 2 : Dante & Viola Nouvelle 3 : Lorenzo & Bianca Nouvelle 4 : Nico & Oriana Nouvelle 5 : Marcello & Jane Nom de Code Stargate Ace en Fuite (#1) Fox en Vue (#2) Yankee dans le Vent (#3) Tiger à l'Affût (#4) Hawk en Chasse (#5) La Quête du Temps Changement de Sort (#1) Présage du Destin (#2) Thriller Témoin Oculaire La série des vampires Scanguards a tout pour plaire : coup de foudre, ennemis à amants, rencontre mignonne, instalove, héros alpha, compagnons de destin, garde du corps, bande de frères, demoiselle en détresse, femme en péril, la beauté et la bête, identité cachée, âmes sœurs, premier amour, vierges
1 Timothy: A New Covenant Commentary (NCCS)
by Aida Besancon SpencerIn a thorough and insightful commentary on Paul's letter to his co-worker Timothy, which the Apostle wrote before and during Nero's persecution, Aida Besancon Spencer carefully examines each part of the letter and relates it to the overall flow of the argument and in light of the larger biblical, historical, social, and cultural contexts. How Paul's writing related to the ancient communities is highlighted in the light of original data gleaned from her explorations on location in Ephesus and throughout Greece. In addition, Paul's rhetorical and ministry strategies, especially as they relate to women and their role in the church, are explored. Throughout, Spencer presents an in-depth exegesis in a readable format enhanced by forty years of ministry.
Worship, Its Theology and Practice
by Jean-Jacques Von AllmenIn Worship, Its Theology and Practice, Jean-Jacques von Allmen establishes the broader framework of a doctrine of worship, to then see how it can be applied in practice. The book's two parts, 'Problems of Principle' and 'Problems of Celebration', allow for a holistic approach to worship in all its forms. Covering a wide range of liturgical study, von Allmen places regular Sunday worship in its historical and theological context, affirming its nature as the 'recapitulation of the history of salvation' and a sacred sign of Christ's presence, while fully acknowledging its practical role in building the Church. In this new edition, von Allmen's work is brought up to date with a Foreword by Ronald Andrew Rienstra. There is also a new index, enabling scholars to locate key concepts and themes with ease. At its core, Worship, Its Theology and Practice remains acutely relevant, with its vision of an experience of worship comprised of deeper participation and simple obedience to Jesus Christ.