Baker Publishing Group: 4943 books
Reading the Old Testament with the Ancient Church (Evangelical Ressourcement)
Exploring the Formation of Early Christian Thought
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2007
The contemporary church dismisses Christianity's foundational Scriptures at its own peril. However, the teachings of the Old Testament are less and less at the center of congregational preaching and conversation. The early church fathers--visionaries such as Augustine, Origen, and Tertullian--embraced...
by Peter J. Leithart
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
This volume by a respected theologian offers fresh consideration of the work of famous fourth-century church father Athanasius, giving specific attention to his use of Scripture, his deployment of metaphysical categories, and the intersection between the two. Peter Leithart not only introduces Athanasius...
by Don Thorsen
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2007
Beginning theology students often find themselves bewildered by a maze of beliefs represented in Christian history and tradition. Don Thorsen's An Exploration of Christian Theology unravels the knots of theology by exploring the whole Christian tradition in a simple and straightforward way.
Beginning...
by Pheme Perkins, Mikeal Parsons, Charles Talbert
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012
In this addition to the well-received Paideia series, a respected New Testament scholar examines cultural context and theological meaning in First Corinthians. Paideia commentaries explore how New Testament texts form Christian readers by
• attending to the ancient narrative and rhetorical...
Reformed and Always Reforming (Acadia Studies in Bible and Theology)
The Postconservative Approach to Evangelical Theology
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2007
The community of evangelicals sometimes seems so broad as to defy definition, but theological conservatism has been one consistent marker. Now, says theologian Roger Olson, postconservatism is moving beyond conventional battles against liberalism and heresy to posit a dynamic and realistic approach....
Walking with Jesus
Daily Inspiration from the Gospel of John
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2007
The Gospel of John can be challenging reading, but in the hands of pastor Greg Laurie, it's the perfect material for daily devotional reflections. In the same accessible style that has made him a popular pastor, speaker, and television and radio host, Laurie shares stories and images of Jesus from...
Instant Family Devotions
52 Bible Discussions for Anytime, Anywhere Use
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
Parents want their children to grow closer to God, but may not always know the best way to facilitate that growth. Mike Nappa and Jill Wuellner take the guesswork out of family devotional time with this practical, imaginative resource. They provide a year's worth of engaging, transforming, and easy-to-lead...
Divine Simplicity
Christ the Crisis of Metaphysics
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2016
A Fresh Articulation of the Unity of God
This volume critiques various ways divine simplicity--which suggests God's being is identical to God's attributes--has shaped Christian theology and offers a fresh articulation of the unity of God. The author proposes that the concept of divine simplicity,...
God Loves Sex
An Honest Conversation about Sexual Desire and Holiness
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2014
We live in a sexually mad world where God's gift of sex has been distorted through pornography, promiscuity, prostitution, abuse, trafficking, and rape. The church's position on sexual matters has been made clear throughout history: all sexual activity outside the boundaries of Christian marriage...
Engaging Globalization (Mission in Global Community)
The Poor, Christian Mission, and Our Hyperconnected World
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2017
Globalization is speeding up our world, extending our relationships globally and bringing us closer together in positive and not-so-positive ways. The church and many Christians, however, remain largely unaware of its seductive power, resulting in a failure of vision for mission in today's world....
Dynamic Women of the Bible
What We Can Learn from Their Surprising Stories
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2014
Though we often focus more on the male heroes and villains in the Bible, the pages of Scripture are brimming with women who are edgy, strong willed, and controversial. Far from the stereotype of sweet and submissive, many women of the Bible steal the show despite being cast in the supporting roles....
Strategic Pastoral Counseling
A Short-Term Structured Model
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2003
Therapeutic counseling in a Christian context can be highly effective when it maintains narrowly focused goals in a time-limited setting. The details of this proven model of pastoral counseling are described in this practical guide.
This second edition of Strategic Pastoral Counseling has been thoroughly...
by Dr. Tim Clinton, Bethany Palmer, Scott Palmer
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
The newest addition to the popular Quick-Reference Guide collection, The Quick-Reference Guide to Counseling on Money, Finances, and Relationships focuses on the ever-growing need for sound counsel on financial issues. It is an A-Z guide for assisting people-helpers--pastors, professional counselors,...
Designed for Devotion
A 365-Day Journey from Genesis to Revelation
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2012
Devotionals are designed to bring the reader into a more intimate relationship with God. Dianne Neal Matthews knows no better way for believers to know God more intimately than to immerse themselves in his Word. To that end, her new daily devotional combines fascinating historical background information...