J Michael: 2158 books
The Worlds of James Buchanan and Thaddeus Stevens
Place, Personality, and Politics in the Civil War Era
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2019
The Worlds of James Buchanan and Thaddeus Stevens examines the political interests, relationships, and practices of two of the era’s most prominent politicians as well as the political landscapes they inhabited and informed. Both men called Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, their home, and both were...
From the Closet to the Altar
Courts, Backlash, and the Struggle for Same-Sex Marriage
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2012
Same-sex marriage has become one of the most volatile issues in American politics. But if most young people support gay marriage, and if there are clear indicators that a substantial majority of the population will soon favor it, why has the outcry against it been so strong? Bancroft Prize-winning...
School Leadership for Results
Shifting the Focus of Leader Evaluation
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2015
School leaders significantly impact student achievement, but they need support, training, vision, and tools to be truly effective. In School Leadership for Results: Shifting the Focus of Leader Evaluation, education authorities Beverly Carbaugh, Robert Marzano, and Michael Toth discuss transforming...
by Michael J. Sandel
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 1998
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 1998
A liberal society seeks not to impose a single way of life, but to leave its citizens as free as possible to choose their own values and ends. It therefore must govern by principles of justice that do not presuppose any particular vision of the good life. But can any such principles be found? And...
Preaching as Worship
An Integrative Approach to Formation in Your Church
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2011
Much current literature on church worship rarely mentions preaching, and vice versa. Worship is often seen as restricted to music and liturgy while preaching is assumed to operate on different principles for different purposes. But veteran preacher Michael Quicke argues that preaching should be viewed...
The Matthew Commentary Collection
An All-In-One Commentary Collection for Studying the Book of Matthew
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2016
This all-in-one commentary bundle on the book of Matthew features volumes from the NIV Application Commentary Series, Zondervan Exegetical Commentary Series, and Story of God Bible Commentary Series. Each volume provides new and unique insights from leading biblical scholars Michael Wilkins, Grant...
Strangers to Nature
Animal Lives and Human Ethics
Language: English
Release Date: March 22, 2012
Strangers to Nature challenges a reading public that has grown complacent with the standard framework of the animal ethics debate. Human influence on, and the control of, the natural world has greater consequences than ever, making the human impact on the lives of animals more evident. We cannot properly...
by R. Albert Mohler, Jr., Peter E. Enns
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2013
There is little doubt that the inerrancy of the Bible is a current and often contentious topic among evangelicals. Five Views on Biblical Inerrancyrepresents a timely contribution by showcasing the spectrum of evangelical positions on inerrancy, facilitating understanding of these perspectives, particularly...
by Michael J. Wilkins
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2009
The importance of the Gospel of Matthew in church history cannot be overstated. For Jewish readers, it affirmed the Messiahship of Jesus, referring consistently to the Scriptures to establish his credentials. For Gentile disciples, it provided powerful and dramatic support of their inclusion in God’s...
by Michael Horton, Fred Sanders, Matthew Levering
Language: English
Release Date: July 2, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: July 2, 2019
For whom did Christ die? Who may be saved? are questions of perennial interest and importance for the Christian faith. In a familiar Counterpoints format, this book explores the question of the extent of Christ's atonement, going beyond simple Reformed vs. non-Reformed understandings. This volume...
Interreligious Learning
Dialogue, Spirituality and the Christian Imagination
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
Taking the theme of learning as central to the responsible practice of interfaith dialogue, Michael Barnes discusses a Christian spirituality which builds on virtues of hospitality and the welcoming of other traditions, whilst maintaining the importance of difference and particularity in the search...
Becoming the Gospel
Paul, Participation, and Mission
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2015
The first detailed exegetical treatment of Paul’s letters from the emerging discipline of missional hermeneutics, Michael Gorman’s Becoming the Gospel argues that Paul’s letters invite Christian communities both then and now to not merely believe the gospel but to become the gospel and, in doing...
by Michael J. Crowe
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2012
"There isn't an uninteresting page in it. It is a masterly review of an intriguing subject, erudite and entertaining, clear and all-encompassing reading for anyone interested in 'one of the most wondrous and noble questions in nature' ― does extraterrestrial life exist?" ― New Scientist.
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Darwin Devolves
The New Science About DNA That Challenges Evolution
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2019
The scientist who has been dubbed the “Father of Intelligent Design” and author of the groundbreaking book Darwin’s Black Box contends that recent scientific discoveries further disprove Darwinism and strengthen the case for an intelligent creator.
In his controversial bestseller Darwin’s...