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ebookLanguage 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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paperbackTheology as Retrieval
Receiving the Past, Renewing the Church
by W. David Buschart and Kent Eilers
Buschart and Eilers identify six critical areas—Scripture, theology, worship, spirituality, mission and culture—where contemporary Christians are retrieving aspects of our Christian past for life and thought today. The result is a fascinating tour and wise reflection on how Christians might receive, employ and transmit the treasures of their past.
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paperbackThe Emergence of the Church
Context, Growth, Leadership Worship
by Arthur G. Patzia
Arthur G. Patzia explores the story, weighs the issues and traces the contours of the early church's expansion and growth, life and practices, leadership and worship.
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paperbackWhy Church History Matters
An Invitation to Love and Learn from Our Past
by Robert F. Rea
Does it matter how Christians in other times and places thought? For many contemporary Christians, questions about the role and value of church history can be difficult to tackle. Veteran teacher Bob Rea addresses these barriers, skillfully explaining not only why church history matters, but the difference it makes for life and ministry.
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paperbackThe Person of Christ
Contours of Christian Theology
by Donald Macleod
In this valuable assessment of the panorama of issues that have shaped orthodox confessions of Christ through the centuries, Donald Macleod rearticulates the doctrine of Christ. Looking at recent and historical treatments of the person of Christ, Macleod clearly charts the pathway of Christian revelation, marking hazards old and new.
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paperbackThe Historical Reliability of the Gospels
by Craig L. Blomberg
For over twenty years, Craig Blomberg's The Historical Reliability of the Gospels has provided a useful antidote to many of the toxic effects of skeptical criticism of the Gospels. He offers an overview of the history of Gospel criticism. Thoroughly updated edition with added footnotes and two new appendixes.
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These books follow the rich tradition of the church in the journey of spiritual formation. For spiritual directors, retreat leaders, and contemplative Christians alike, these books from our Formatio line highlight spiritual disciplines and facilitate deep and formative spiritual growth.
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InterVarsity Press has a strong tradition of publishing well-known authors, but we also give voice to new, up-and-coming authors who build on the IVP heritage.
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paperbackFamilies at the Crossroads
Beyond Tradition Modern Options
by Rodney R. Clapp
Rodney Clapp articulates a challenge to both sides of the critical debate on the future of the family. Named one of the Best Books of 1995 by the London Bible College Bookshop.
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paperbackThe Roots of the Reformation
Tradition, Emergence and Rupture
by G. R. Evans
G. R. Evans revisits the question of what happened at the Reformation. She argues that the controversies that roiled the era are part of a much longer history of discussion and disputation. By showing us just how old these debates really were, Evans brings into high relief their unprecedented outcomes at the moment of the Reformation.
