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paperbackThe Urban Christian
by Raymond J. Bakke and Jim Hart
Drawing on his twenty years in inner-city Chicago, Ray Bakke (with Jim Hart) pinpoints the special needs of urban dwellers and outlines effective strategies for ministry in the cities.
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paperbackLanguage for God in Patristic Tradition
Wrestling with Biblical Anthropomorphism
by Mark Sheridan
Mark Sheridan, an expert in early Christianity, explores how ancient Christian theologians interpreted Scripture in order to address the problem of attributing human characteristics and emotions to God.
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paperbackHostile Environment
Understanding and Responding to Anti-Christian Bias
by George Yancey
Sociologist George Yancey unpacks the underlying perspectives and root causes of "Christianophobia," or intense anti-Christian hostility. He considers to what extent Christians have themselves contributed to this animosity and explores how we can respond more constructively, defusing tensions and working toward the common good.
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paperbackTruth or Consequences
The Promise Perils of Postmodernism
by Millard J. Erickson
Millard J. Erickson examines the intellectual roots of postmodernism, identifies its most prominent exponents and critiques its foundational assumptions with clarity and evenhandedness.
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paperbackYearning
Living Between How It Is How It Ought to Be
by M. Craig Barnes
Does God want us fulfilled? In this surprising (and surprisingly liberating) book, Craig Barnes suggests we weren't created to be whole or complete. With a fresh reading of the early chapters of Genesis, he says that much of our pain and disillusionment arises from wrong expectations of the gospel and of life.
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paperbackGive Them Christ
Preaching His Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension and Return
by Stephen Seamands
Pastoral theologian Stephen Seamands issues a stirring call to rediscover the centrality of Christ in preaching. Deftly blending doctrine and praxis, he revitalizes preaching by focusing on five key dimensions of Jesus' work: incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension and return. Preachers will find here significant resources for worship and mission.
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paperbackJesus the Miracle Worker
A Historical and Theological Study
by Graham H. Twelftree
Graham Twelftree extensively examines the miracles of each Gospel narrative. He weighs their historical reliability and considers the question of miracles and the modern mind.
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paperbackTwo Views of Hell
A Biblical & Theological Dialogue
Spectrum Multiview Book Series
by Edward William Fudge and Robert A. Peterson
Here you'll find a frank debate between Edward William Fudge and Robert A. Peterson who present strong theological and scriptural evidence for two opposing views of the nature of hell.
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hardcoverWe Believe in One God
Ancient Christian Doctrine Series
Edited by Gerald L. Bray
This volume offers partristic commentary edited by Gerald L. Bray on the first article of the Nicene Creed. Readers will gain insight into the history and substance of what the early church believed about God the Father.
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hardcoverJoshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel
Volume 4
Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture
Edited by John R. Franke
General Editor Thomas C. OdenThe early church fathers readily found parallels, or types, in the narratives of the historical books that illumined the New Testament. This ACCS volume features a rich treasure trove of ancient wisdom, including homilies of Origen, commentaries from Gregory of Nazianzus and Bede the Venerable, and question-and-answer works from Augustine, Theodoret of Cyr, and Bede.
