Baker Publishing Group: 4943 books
Into the Dark (Cultural Exegesis)
Seeing the Sacred in the Top Films of the 21st Century
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2008
In this book, Craig Detweiler examines forty-five films from the twenty-first century that resonate theologically--from the Lord of the Rings trilogy to Little Miss Sunshine--offering groundbreaking insight into their scriptural connections and theological applications.
Detweiler writes with...
Communicating for Life (RenewedMinds)
Christian Stewardship in Community and Media
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2000
Offers a holistic Christian view of communication, showing the vast array of implications for using this gift to responsibly work toward peace and justice.
Reframing Theology and Film (Cultural Exegesis)
New Focus for an Emerging Discipline
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2007
The connection between theology and film is a hot topic in the academy and the church. But research and writing on methodology and hermeneutics is lacking. This comprehensive collection identifies the overlooked or undervalued areas in the current discussions of film and theology. Including contributions...
When in Romans (Theological Explorations for the Church Catholic)
An Invitation to Linger with the Gospel according to Paul
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2016
Invites Readers of Romans to Expand Their View of God and the Gospel
When reading the book of Romans, we often focus on the quotable passages, making brief stopovers and not staying long enough to grasp some of the big ideas it contains. Instead of raiding Paul's most famous letter for a passage...
by Steven D. Mathewson
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2002
The power of an intriguing story can not only captivate an audience, but when presented in a familiar and personal way, can communicate important truths. With this realization, Steven Mathewson offers here a guide to applying careful expository preaching methods to popular Old Testament stories.
Mathewson...
The Divine Embrace (Ancient-Future)
Recovering the Passionate Spiritual Life
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2006
One of the most popular current views on spirituality is that there are varied paths to God. In this new Ancient-Future series book, Bob Webber evaluates this common misunderstanding of spirituality as separated from God's story, extremely self-focused, and shaped by our surrounding culture. This...
Love Casts Out Fear
A Jihad Survivor's Journey from Revenge to Redemption
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2015
When Brother Nathan was a child in Egypt, he witnessed an unthinkable attack on his father at the hands of terrorists. At first, he struggled with his powerful urge to avenge his father. Today, he ministers in the very village where his father was targeted, as well as in countless other cities and...
Why People Matter
A Christian Engagement with Rival Views of Human Significance
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2017
Amid current arguments related to human life and dignity, Christians must be clear about how their faith speaks to such concerns and what other outlooks have to say. This book brings together noted ethicists--Russell DiSilvestro, David P. Gushee, Amy Laura Hall, John F. Kilner, Gilbert C. Meilaender,...
by Carolyn Larsen
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Long beloved by children and parents alike, these classic Bible storybooks have been thoroughly revised and updated for a new generation of children. With whimsical and colorful illustrations, and a larger, easier-to-read font, these Bible storybooks will encourage quality quiet time with Dad and...
by Carolyn Larsen
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Long beloved by children and parents alike, these classic Bible storybooks have been thoroughly revised and updated for a new generation of children. With whimsical and colorful illustrations, and a larger, easier-to-read font, these Bible storybooks will encourage quality quiet time with Dad and...
What on Earth Do We Know about Heaven?
20 Questions and Answers about Life after Death
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2013
There's been a curious upsurge in interest about the afterlife lately, but we're too often limited in our concept of heaven. The reality is we all do have questions about heaven: What does a resurrected person look like? What does a resurrected earth look like? Do we get our heart's desire in heaven?...
Liberating King
Breaking Free from the Tyranny of Sin
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2016
Worship Is Our Remedy
Christ has delivered believers from the power of sin, but instead of living in true freedom, we struggle with the same failures every day. This is not how it's supposed to be. We need someone stronger than us to release us from the prison of sin. Enter Jesus, the liberating...
Resounding Truth (Engaging Culture)
Christian Wisdom in the World of Music
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2007
Even fallen humans compose beautiful symphonies, music that touches emotions as nothing else can. Resounding Truth shows Christians how to uncover the Gospel message found in the many melodies that surround us. Theologian and musician Jeremy Begbie believes our divinely-inspired imagination reveals...
All Things Hold Together in Christ
A Conversation on Faith, Science, and Virtue
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2018
As Christians engage controversial cultural issues, we must remember that "all things hold together in Christ" (Col. 1:17)--even when it comes to science and faith. In this anthology, top Christian thinkers--including Robert Barron, Timothy George, Stanley Hauerwas, Alasdair MacIntyre, Mark...