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ebookPublic Intellectuals and the Common Good
Christian Thinking for Human Flourishing
Edited by Todd C. Ream, Jerry A. Pattengale, and Christopher J. Devers
Foreword by George M. MarsdenIn the midst of a divisive culture, public intellectuals speaking from an evangelical perspective have a critical role to play—within the church and beyond. Representing the church, higher education, journalism, and the nonprofit sector, these world-class scholars and practitioners cast a vision for intellectuals who promote human flourishing.
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ebookBusiness for the Common Good
A Christian Vision for the Marketplace
Christian Worldview Integration Series
by Kenman L. Wong and Scott B. Rae
Is business just a way to make money? Or can the marketplace be a venue for service to others? Scott B. Rae and Kenman L. Wong seek to explore this and other critical business issues from a uniquely Christian perspective, offering up a vision for work and service that is theologically grounded and practically oriented.
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ebookIn Search of the Common Good
Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World
by Jake Meador
Foreword by Timothy KellerCommon life in our society is in decline—our communities are disintegrating, our public discourse is hateful, and economic inequalities are widening. In this book, Jake Meador reclaims a vision of common life for our fractured times: a vision that doesn't depend on the destinies of our economies or our political institutions, but on our citizenship in a heavenly city. Only through that vision can we truly work together for the common good.
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paperbackThe Prophets and the Apostolic Witness
Reading Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel as Christian Scripture
Edited by Andrew T. Abernethy, William R. Osborne, and Paul D. Wegner
Contributions by Nicholas G. Piotrowski, Mark S. Gignilliat, John N. Oswalt, Dana M. Harris, Gary E. Yates, Lissa M. Wray Beal, Andrew G. Shead, Philip Graham Ryken, Alicia R. Jackson, John W. Hilber, Iain M. Duguid, and Daniel I. BlockHow should Christians read prophetic literature? This collaborative endeavor identifies the interpretive methods used throughout history and constructs a way forward for our own approach to reading the Major Prophets, offering fresh and helpful insights to scholars, students, and pastors as they engage with the text.
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paperbackCreation and Doxology
The Beginning and End of God's Good World
Center for Pastor Theologians Series
Edited by Gerald L. Hiestand and Todd Wilson
What does it mean to both affirm the goodness of God's creation and anticipate the new creation? Bringing together contributions from church leaders, academic theologians, and scientists on the doctrine of creation, this volume engages with Scripture, scientific theory, church history, and current issues to help Christians understand the beginning and ending of God's good creation.
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paperbackPolitics for the Greatest Good
The Case for Prudence in the Public Square
by Clarke Forsythe
Leading policy strategist Clarke Forsythe campaigns for a recovery of the virtue of prudence and for its application by policymakers and citizens to contemporary public policy. In particular he applies these concepts to the pro-life debate, arguing for political prudence and gradual change as the most effective way to achieve political and legislative goals.
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In today's culture, it's easy to forget that the original recipients of God's message would have heard Scripture, instead of reading it. In this interview, D. Brent Sandy (author of "Hear Ye the Word of the Lord") explores how oral communication shaped biblical writers and ancient hearers, providing constructive ways for us to be better hearers and performers of Scripture today.
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hardcoverPenny Preaches
God Gives Good Gifts to Everyone!
by Amy Dixon and Rob Dixon
Illustrated by Jennifer DavisonPenny loves the sermon on Sunday because she loves to think about big things. But when preaching from the front porch to her friends doesn't turn out quite as she expected, Penny wonders if she was wrong to want to teach others about God. Written by Amy and Rob Dixon, Penny's story reminds us that God gives good gifts to everyone!
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paperbackReading Mark's Christology Under Caesar
Jesus the Messiah and Roman Imperial Ideology
by Adam Winn
Did Mark write his Gospel in response to Roman imperial propaganda surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem? Adam Winn helps us rediscover how Mark might have been read by Christians in Rome during the aftermath of this cataclysmic event. He introduces us to the imperial propaganda of the Flavian emperors and excavates the Markan text for themes that address the Roman imperial setting.
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The Academy of Parish Clergy, Inc. has chosen Reading the Bible Around the World: A Student's Guide to Global Hermeneutics as one of its Top Five Reference Books as part of its Book of the Year Awards.
