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Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2014
In this volume, a noted theologian brings together an ecumenical roster of leading scholars to explore trinitarian faith as it is concretely experienced in the life of the church. Drawing upon and fostering renewed interest in trinitarian theology, the contributors--including Brian E. Daley, John...
Introducing Cultural Anthropology
A Christian Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2010
What is the role of culture in human experience? This introductory cultural anthropology textbook helps readers explore and understand this crucial issue from a Christian perspective. The book covers standard cultural anthropology topics with special attention given to issues of concern to Christians,...
Encountering the New Testament (Encountering Biblical Studies)
A Historical and Theological Survey
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2013
Studying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding. Two experienced classroom teachers offer a new edition of their bestselling and award-winning textbook, now with updated content and...
Introducing the New Testament
A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2018
This lively, engaging introduction to the New Testament is critical yet faith-friendly, lavishly illustrated, and accompanied by a variety of pedagogical aids, including sidebars, maps, tables, charts, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. The full-color interior features art from around...
by Millard J. Erickson
Language: English
Release Date: August 11, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: August 11, 2015
Leading evangelical scholar Millard Erickson offers a new edition of his bestselling doctrine text (over 100,000 copies sold), now thoroughly revised throughout. This book is an abridged, less technical version of Erickson's classic Christian Theology. Pastors and students alike will find this survey...
Reformed Dogmatics : Volume 1
Prolegomena
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2003
In partnership with the Dutch Reformed Translation Society, Baker Academic is proud to offer the first volume of Herman Bavinck's complete Reformed Dogmatics in English for the very first time.
Bavinck's approach throughout is meticulous. As he discusses the standard topics of dogmatic theology, he...
Reformed Dogmatics : Volume 4
Holy Spirit, Church, and New Creation
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2008
In partnership with the Dutch Reformed Translation Society, Baker Academic is proud to offer in English for the very first time the fourth and final volume of Herman Bavinck's complete Reformed Dogmatics, now also available as a four-volume set. This volume includes the combined indexes for all four...
Introducing World Missions (Encountering Mission)
A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2015
This bestselling textbook by leading missionary scholars offers an engaging introduction to the work of missions in the contemporary world. It provides a broad overview of the biblical, theological, and historical foundations for missions. It also considers personal and practical issues involved in...
World Religions
A Guide to the Essentials
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2014
This masterful survey of world religions presents a clear and concise portrait of the history, beliefs, and practices of Eastern and Western religions. The new edition contains added material and has been revised throughout. The authors, both respected scholars of world religions, have over fifty...
Ministering Cross-Culturally
A Model for Effective Personal Relationships
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2016
With more than 125,000 copies in print, this model for effective personal relationships in a multicultural and multiethnic world has proven successful for many. On the occasion of its thirtieth anniversary, this contemporary classic has been thoroughly updated to reflect Sherwood Lingenfelter's mature...
Encountering the Book of Romans (Encountering Biblical Studies)
A Theological Survey
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2014
In this updated edition of his successful textbook, a leading evangelical New Testament scholar offers a guide to the book of Romans that is informed by current scholarship and written at an accessible level. The new edition has been updated throughout and features a new interior design. After addressing...
The Drama of Scripture
Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2014
This bestselling textbook surveys the grand narrative of the Bible, demonstrating how the biblical story forms the foundation of a Christian worldview. The second edition has been thoroughly revised. Additional material is available online through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources, offering course...
Introducing Logic and Critical Thinking
The Skills of Reasoning and the Virtues of Inquiry
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
This robust, clear, and well-researched textbook for classes in logic introduces students to both formal logic and to the virtues of intellectual inquiry. Part 1 challenges students to develop the analytical skills of deductive and inductive reasoning, showing them how to identify and evaluate arguments....
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Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2008
Wealth and poverty are issues of perennial importance in the life and thought of the church. This volume brings patristic thought to bear on these vital issues. The contributors offer explanations of poverty in the New Testament period, explore developments among Christians in Egypt and Asia Minor...