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  • Early Christian Readings of Genesis One: Patristic Exegesis and Literal Interpretation, By Craig D. Allert
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    Early Christian Readings of Genesis One

    Patristic Exegesis and Literal Interpretation

    BioLogos Books on Science and Christianity

    by Craig D. Allert

    Do the writings of the church fathers support a literalist interpretation of Genesis 1? Young earth creationists have maintained that they do. And it is sensible to look to the Fathers as a check against our modern biases.

    But before enlisting the Fathers as ammunition in our contemporary Christian debates over creation and evolution, some cautions are in order. Are we correctly representing ...

  • Luke, Edited by Arthur Just Jr.
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    Luke

    Volume 3

    Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture

    Edited by Arthur Just
    General Editor Thomas C. Oden

    For the church fathers the Gospels did not serve as resources for individual analysis and academic study. They were read and heard and interpreted within the worshiping community. They served as sources for pastoral counsel and admonition for those who were committed to the Way. Although Matthew and John were generally the preferred Gospels, Luke, because of his particular interests and unique contributions, ...

  • Luke, Edited by Arthur Just Jr
    Paperback

    Luke

    Volume 3

    Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture

    Edited by Arthur Just
    General Editor Thomas C. Oden

    For the church fathers the Gospels did not serve as resources for individual analysis and academic study. They were read and heard and interpreted within the worshiping community. They served as sources for pastoral counsel and admonition for those who were committed to the Way. Although Matthew and John were generally the preferred Gospels, Luke, because of his particular interests ...

  • Colossians, 1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Edited by Peter J. Gorday
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    Colossians, 1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

    Volume 9

    Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture

    Edited by Peter J. Gorday
    General Editor Thomas C. Oden

    Christianity Today Book of the Year

    For the early church fathers, certain passages in the shorter letters of St. Paul proved particularly important in doctrinal disputes and practical church matters. Pivotal in controversies with the Arians and the Gnostics, the most commented-on christological text in these letters was Colossians 1:15-20, where Jesus ...

  • Colossians, 1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Edited by Peter J. Gorday
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    Colossians, 1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

    Volume 9

    Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture

    Edited by Peter J. Gorday
    General Editor Thomas C. Oden

    Christianity Today Book of the Year

    For the early church fathers, certain passages in the shorter letters of St. Paul proved particularly important in doctrinal disputes and practical church matters. Pivotal in controversies with the Arians and the Gnostics, the most commented-on christological text in these letters was Colossians 1:15-20, where Jesus ...

  • The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate, By John H. Walton
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    The Lost World of Genesis One

    Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate

    The Lost World Series

    by John H. Walton

    John H. Walton on the Ancient Context and Modern Significance of Genesis One

    In The Lost World of Genesis One, John H. Walton proposes a fresh reading of Genesis that remains faithful to the original context and that preserves and enhances the theological vitality of the text. Walton addresses key areas of controversy among Christians, including the relationship ...

  • Swing Low, volume 2: An Anthology of Black Christianity in the United States
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    Swing Low, volume 2

    An Anthology of Black Christianity in the United States

    Swing Low Set

    Associate Editor Justin Clark, Yana Conner, and Courtlandt Perkins
    General Editor Walter Robert Strickland

    A Groundbreaking Portrait of African American Christianity

    The history of African American Christianity is one of the determined faith of a people driven to pursue spiritual and social uplift for themselves and others to God's glory. Yet stories of faithful Black Christians have often been forgotten or minimized. The dynamic witness of the Black church in the United States ...

  • Swing Low, volume 2: An Anthology of Black Christianity in the United States
    Hardback

    Swing Low, volume 2

    An Anthology of Black Christianity in the United States

    Swing Low Set

    Associate Editor Justin Clark, Yana Conner, and Courtlandt Perkins
    General Editor Walter Robert Strickland

    A Groundbreaking Portrait of African American Christianity

    The history of African American Christianity is one of the determined faith of a people driven to pursue spiritual and social uplift for themselves and others to God's glory. Yet stories of faithful Black Christians have often been forgotten or minimized. The dynamic witness of the Black church in the United States ...

  • Formed to Lead: Humility, Character, Integrity, and Discernment, By Jason Jensen
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    Formed to Lead

    Humility, Character, Integrity, and Discernment

    by Jason Jensen

    Grow in Your Leadership Calling Through the Example of Jesus

    Discover the profound impact of spirituality on leadership with Formed to Lead, a compelling exploration of how the Holy Spirit shapes effective leaders.Guided by Jason Jensen, a seasoned leader in spiritual foundations, Formed to Lead takes you through an inspiring narrative that bridges divine ...

  • How Leaders Lose Their Way: And How to Make Sure It Doesn't Happen to You, By Peter Greer and Jill Heisey
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    How Leaders Lose Their Way

    And How to Make Sure It Doesn't Happen to You

    by Peter Greer and Jill Heisey
    Foreword by Chris Horst

    Stay True to Your Mission for the Long Haul

    How Leaders Lose Their Way is a powerful and reflective exploration of the pitfalls that can send leaders off course—drawing lessons from the life of King Solomon and thetimeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes. This book serves as a cautionary tale, equipping leaders to recognize personal and spiritual drift while providing actionable ...