An Eternity 1988 Book of the Year! Since its publication- the New Dictionary of Theology has rapidly established itself as a standard- authoritative reference work in systematic and historical theology. More than 630 articles cover a variety of theological themes- thinkers and movements: from creation to the millennium from Abelard to Zwingli from Third World liberation theology to South Africa…
In recent decades Christian spirituality- spiritual formation and spiritual theology have become important concepts in the global evangelical community. Consequently- an accessible and reliable academic resource is needed on these topics---one that will offer a discerning orientation to the wealth of ecumenical resources available while still highlighting the distinct heritage and affirming the…
Providing the first full encyclopedic handling of the thought and influence of St. Augustine of Hippo- editor Fitzgerald (Augustinian Patristic Inst.- Rome- editor of Augustinian Studies for Villanova Univ.) and four associate editors supply a much-needed reference for this major patristic figure in the development of Western religious thought. Over 140 scholars have supplied more than 400 arti…
Voted one of Christianity Today's 1995 Books of the Year! Reasonable- concise- witty and wise- Peter Kreeft and Ronald K. Tacelli have written an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Topics include: faith and reason the existence of God God's nature how we know God creation and evolution providence and free will miracles the problem…
Voted one of Christianity Today's 1995 Books of the Year! Reasonable- concise- witty and wise- Peter Kreeft and Ronald K. Tacelli have written an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Topics include: faith and reason the existence of God God's nature how we know God creation and evolution providence and free will miracles the problem…
In this first volume of a three-volume commentary on the book of Psalms- John Goldingay- a creative and respected Old Testament scholar- considers literary- historical- and grammatical dimensions of the text as well as theological implications. Goldingay writes with a scholar's eye and a pastor's heart. The resulting commentary will bring the Psalms to life for a new generation of pastors and s…
The prophetic books Jonah- Nahum- Habakkuk- and Zephaniah are brief but powerful. They comfort us with the assurance that- when nothing in this life makes sense- God is still in control. They toughen our faith in the face of the world s ugly realities. And they reveal the complexities of humans in relation to God. Jonah ran from his divine commission. Habakkuk questioned God concerning his ways…