Pickwick publications mai 2014 (18 resultados)

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This collection explores the central theological notion of covenant. It has been produced in honor of Dr. R. Larry Shelton, respected scholar and beloved husband, father, colleague, and friend. Covenant--the unifying theme of this book--is a subject to which Dr. Shelton devoted considerable attention over his forty-five-year career as a scholar and teacher. His 2006 book, Cross and Covenant: Interpreting the Atonement for 21st Century Mission, stands as one of the most incisive treatments of the atonement from a covenantal perspective. The contributors of this volume consist of Shelton's current colleagues at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, those with whom he served in other institutions, and friends and former students whose vision of covenant Shelton inspired. These writers demonstrate that whether one considers such diverse subject matter as atonement theory, the church's mission, the discernment of (prophetic) spirits, non-western ontologies, soteriology, biblical interpretation, sanctification, theodicy, family life, or theology proper, one's understanding is deficient without giving due consideration to the role of covenant relationality.''Covenant is not, sadly, common language anymore, replaced by the courtroom rather than relationship. This gathering of writings in honor of Larry Shelton's life's work on 'covenant' is both academic and practical, exploratory and focused. For me personally, the chapter written by Randy S. Woodley alone is worth the price of ten admissions.''William Paul Young, author of The Shack''By definition, a true masterpiece has no model. These original essays reveal a masterpiece--Larry Shelton's scholarship on the atonement and Larry Shelton himself, who has a matchless gift for falling in, not out, with people.''Leonard Sweet, author of Giving Blood''This inspiring work is a fitting tribute to both a compassionate theologian and an outstanding example of a human being. Whether in his thoughtful work in the cross and covenant, or his advocacy for the place of indigenous North Americans in the work of the academy, Larry Shelton's voice has been a consistent call not simply to teach about Jesus, but to live what he taught.''Terry LeBlanc, Executive Director of the North American Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies (NAIITS)Charles J. Conniry, Jr. is Vice President and Dean of George Fox Evangelical Seminary. He is the author of Soaring in the Spirit (2007). Laura K. Simmons is Professor of Christian Ministries at GFES. She is the author of Creed without Chaos: Exploring Theology in the Writings of Dorothy L. Sayers (2005). 200 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book offers an examination of the hero figure in the work of G. A. Henty (1832-1902) and George MacDonald (1824-1905) and a reassessment of oppositional critiques of their writing. It demonstrates the complementary characteristics of the hero figure which construct a complete identity commensurate with the Victorian ideal hero.The relationship between the expansion of the British Empire and youthful heroism is established through investigation of the Victorian political, social, and religious milieu, the construct of the child, and the construct of the hero. A connection between the exotic geographical space of empire and the unknown psychological space is drawn through examination of representation of the ''other'' in the work of Henty and MacDonald.This book demonstrates that Henty's work is more complex than the stereotypically linear, masculine, imperialistic critique of his stories as historical realism allows, and that MacDonald's work displays more evidence of historical embedding and ideological interpellation than the critical focus on his work as fantasy and fairy tale considers.Greater understanding of the effect of this heroic ideal on nineteenth-century society leads to a greater understanding of the implications for subsequent children's literature and Western cultures, including that of the twenty-first century.''This remarkable piece of scholarship offers a bold, unexpected, and exciting juxtaposition of G. A. Henty and George MacDonald, exploring their work as part of the same tradition and the product of the same culture and ideology. Apart from examining the two authors, it sheds new light on the Victorian era, children's and adolescent fiction, childhood studies, gender studies, and a whole range of other areas of critical pursuit.''Maria Nikolajeva, Professor of Education, Professorial Fellow of Homerton College, Cambridge, UK''Focusing on two ostensibly disparate writers, Rachel Johnson's study, A Complete Identity, admirably describes the multifaceted hero in both realistic and speculative fiction of the Victorian period. Johnson's project is to demonstrate the fluidity of genre and the similarity of vision in writers who are only superficially on opposite sides of literary expression. She does both MacDonald and Henty a service. This is a daring and innovative project, thoroughly researched and engagingly written.''Roderick McGillis, Emeritus Professor of English, the University of Calgary, Canada''Scholarly, readable, thorough, and in some ways revolutionary, A Complete Identity is a remarkable contribution to Henty and MacDonald studies. Students of children's literature and Victorian literature and culture will find its close textual readings and its revaluation of the nature of the hero refreshing and highly informative.''Peter Hunt, Emeritus Professor of English and Children's Literature, Cardiff University, UK''Rachel Johnson analyzes the works of G. A. Henty and George MacDonald to interrogate the false binary inherent in rigid demarcations that distinguish 'realism' from 'fantasy' in children's literature. She insightfully demonstrates how the fictions of Henty and MacDonald create a dialogue that positions the Victorian hero as both a self-reliant realist and a mythic figure, who is necessarily idealistic in his efforts to uphold the values of Victorian society.''Roberta Seelinger Trites, Distinguished Professor, Department of English, Illinois State University, Illinois''Rachel Johnson's A Complete Identity is a deeply and thoroughly researched book which brings refreshing new readings and understandings of the work of G.A. Henty and George MacDonald, plus new ways of thinking about the construction of heroism in the nineteenth century. . . . Rachel Johnson's work strips away cliched thinking and draws the reader closer to discovering the 'true' hero in the nineteenth century.''Professor Jean Webb, Professor of Internati.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Description:Historians have painted a picture of nineteenth-century Baptists huddled in clapboard meetinghouses preaching sermons and singing hymns, seemingly unaware of the wider world. According to this view, Baptists were ''so heavenly-minded, they were of no earthly good.'' Overlooked are the illustrative stories of Baptists fighting poverty, promoting abolition, petitioning Congress, and debating tax policy.Politics and Piety is a careful look at antebellum Baptist life. It is seen in figures such as John Broadus, whose first sermon promoted temperance, David Barrow, who formed an anti-slavery association in Kentucky, and in a Savannah church that started a ministry to the homeless. Not only did Baptists promote piety for the good of their churches, but they did so for the betterment of society at large. Though they aimed to change America one soul at a time, that is only part of the story. They also engaged the political arena, forcefully and directly. Simply put, Baptists were social reformers.Relying on the ideas of rank-and-file Baptists found in the minutes of local churches and associations, as well as the popular, parochial newspapers of the day, Politics and Piety uncovers a theologically minded and controversial movement to improve the nation. Understanding where these Baptists united and divided is a key to unlocking the differences in evangelical political engagement today. 246 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book explores the unprecedented challenge of involuntary singleness for women, and the implications of disregarding this challenge for the Christian (and particularly, baptistic) communities of faith. It argues that these communities not only fail involuntarily single women, but also in so doing, suffer a serious detriment to their own communal health and Christian witness.Taking the challenge of involuntary singleness as a test case, this book explores the method of convictional theology and argues for a holistic framework that can draw together the personal, communal, and visionary spheres of human existence. Although primarily a work of theological ethics, it also draws from a number of different disciplines, including cultural studies and sociology as well as intersections of science and theology.''This is a great book on a number of levels, and Andronovien¿'s warnings to the churches about the 'male-female imbalance' in the pews is as relevant here in the United States as it is in her native Lithuania.''Nancey Murphy, author of Bodies and Souls Or Spirited Bodies ''Andronovien¿ has addressed the issues of singleness in evangelical communities. From pulpits we hear facile language about the church family, which excludes many in the church who are not within the nuclear family and feel alienated by the rhetoric of church leaders. This book offers profound observations on issues such as 'happiness' within the believing community and deserves to be read and acted upon in every church.''Keith G. Jones, International Baptist Theological Seminary (IBTS), Czech Republic''This is an essential study for all those concerned with issues of human sexuality and the making and sustaining of personal relationships.''Paul S. Fiddes, University of Oxford, UK''At a time of unprecedented social and cultural change, we urgently need intelligent and informed commentary on the realities of the single life. Lina Andronovien¿'s book offers a bold and constructive new theology for Christian communities today.''Elaine Graham, Chester University, UK''Deeply learned, this wide-ranging book explores a critical issue in the life of the church which has long been neglected. . . . I commend this richly textured work as a fine resource for scholar-practitioners who seek a more expansive understanding of the human condition.''Molly T. Marshall, Central Baptist Theological Seminary, KansasLina Andronovien¿, is Lecturer in Practical Theology at the Scottish Baptist College. She is also Director of Studies at the International Baptist Theological Study Center of the European Baptist Federation, and the Director of Non-residential Bible School of the Lithuanian Baptist Union. A musician and artist as well as a theologian, she remains involved in the wider church life, and speaks at conferences on various aspects of ethics, spirituality, and theology of culture. 302 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The Ethiopic version provides a window into the state of the Greek Bible as it circulated in East Africa at the end of the fourth century. It is, therefore, an extremely important witness to the Bible's early transmission history, yet its testimony has typically been ignored or misunderstood by text critics. This study examines the history of the book of Acts in Ethiopia and reconstructs its earliest attainable text, which then is assessed using the latest text-critical methods. It therefore provides a solid base for interpreting the data of this key witness and lays the groundwork for future text-critical work in Ethiopic and other early versions. 368 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -About the Contributor(s):Dr. Kim Lamberty works for Catholic Relief Services to strengthen the global mission programs of Catholic institutions. She is also co-founder and president of Just Haiti, Inc. She has accompanied at-risk communities and human rights workers in Colombia, Haiti, Guatemala, Palestine, the US-Mexico border, and the former Soviet Union.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 172 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Earthing the Cosmic Queen explores the connection of poet, world, and text in the Song of Songs based on the process of reading as understood by Relevance Theory. This linguistic theory reveals new insights into the Song of Songs by tracing associations between the poet and her world. The main portion of this book involves a discourse analysis of the entire Song for the purpose of revealing the poet's cognitive environment and communicative intentions. Seven sites of discourse are explored: entreaties, wasf, the daughters, royalty, the brothers, losing and finding, and the Garden. The Garden of Eden strongly figures and could be considered a flashpoint of engagement. There is suggestion in the text that there is a crisis for the poet regarding her place in ancient Hebrew society. Thus, the Garden of Eden texts and the Song of Songs are carefully contrasted to highlight the contours of her radical message.''This is a fascinating book that introduces us to new modes of reading the Song of Songs. Yael Klangwisan's careful and beautifully written analysis shines fresh light on an oft-studied biblical text and inspires us to contemplate it in new and sometimes surprising ways. Earthing the Cosmic Queen will be a valuable addition to the libraries of biblical scholars and interested readers alike.''Caroline Blyth, Lecturer in Biblical Studies, School of Theology, University of Auckland''As it unfolds, Klangwisan's book becomes as much a warm and joyous love song to the ancient poem as it is a careful analysis of the text. Her reading of how echoes from the primeval garden of Genesis are heard and reimagined in the voice of the Song yields much sweet fruit to savor and enjoy.''Kirsten Dawson, Ecumenical Chaplain, Wellington HospitalYael Klangwisan is Senior Lecturer at Laidlaw College, Auckland, New Zealand. She is the author of Jouissance: A Cixousian Encounter with the Song of Songs (Sheffield Phoenix, 2014).Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 178 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -This collection explores the central theological notion of covenant. It has been produced in honor of Dr. R. Larry Shelton, respected scholar and beloved husband, father, colleague, and friend. Covenant--the unifying theme of this book--is a subject to which Dr. Shelton devoted considerable attention over his forty-five-year career as a scholar and teacher. His 2006 book, Cross and Covenant: Interpreting the Atonement for 21st Century Mission, stands as one of the most incisive treatments of the atonement from a covenantal perspective. The contributors of this volume consist of Shelton's current colleagues at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, those with whom he served in other institutions, and friends and former students whose vision of covenant Shelton inspired. These writers demonstrate that whether one considers such diverse subject matter as atonement theory, the church's mission, the discernment of (prophetic) spirits, non-western ontologies, soteriology, biblical interpretation, sanctification, theodicy, family life, or theology proper, one's understanding is deficient without giving due consideration to the role of covenant relationality.''Covenant is not, sadly, common language anymore, replaced by the courtroom rather than relationship. This gathering of writings in honor of Larry Shelton's life's work on 'covenant' is both academic and practical, exploratory and focused. For me personally, the chapter written by Randy S. Woodley alone is worth the price of ten admissions.''William Paul Young, author of The Shack''By definition, a true masterpiece has no model. These original essays reveal a masterpiece--Larry Shelton's scholarship on the atonement and Larry Shelton himself, who has a matchless gift for falling in, not out, with people.''Leonard Sweet, author of Giving Blood''This inspiring work is a fitting tribute to both a compassionate theologian and an outstanding example of a human being. Whether in his thoughtful work in the cross and covenant, or his advocacy for the place of indigenous North Americans in the work of the academy, Larry Shelton's voice has been a consistent call not simply to teach about Jesus, but to live what he taught.''Terry LeBlanc, Executive Director of the North American Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies (NAIITS)Charles J. Conniry, Jr. is Vice President and Dean of George Fox Evangelical Seminary. He is the author of Soaring in the Spirit (2007). Laura K. Simmons is Professor of Christian Ministries at GFES. She is the author of Creed without Chaos: Exploring Theology in the Writings of Dorothy L. Sayers (2005).Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 200 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Description:''I was and I am an ordinary theologian, who does not have the Word of God at his disposal, but, at best, a 'Doctrine of the Word of God,''' writes Karl Barth in the preface of Die christliche Dogmatik im Emtwurf. Properly appreciating the complex career of Barth's characterization of what Scripture is theologically can open up constructive lines of inquiry regarding his self-description as a theologian and reader of the Bible. By mining Barth's published and posthumous theological and exegetical writings and sermons, both well-known materials and understudied writings such as the significant ''Das Schriftprinzip der reformierten Kirche'' lecture, Alfred H. Yuen offers a unique reading of Barth's thoughts on the person and work of the biblical writers by mapping his theological career as a university student, a pastor, a writer, a young professor, and, above all, a ''child of God'' (CD I/1, 464-65).Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 200 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Description:Inner-biblical studies is a blossoming field. Within this growing specialization, Reverberations of the Exodus in Scripture is a unique and refreshing contribution. Unlike most studies in this area focusing either solely on how Old Testament passages interact with other Old Testament texts or on the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, this volume examines how a central and paradigmatic biblical event--the exodus from Egypt--resurfaces time and again in both testaments. Furthermore, the collaborative nature of this project has allowed specialists to construct each chapter. Readers of Reverberations of the Exodus in Scripture will gain a better understanding of the role of the exodus throughout the biblical canon and a deeper appreciation for its place in biblical theology.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 230 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -This book offers an examination of the hero figure in the work of G. A. Henty (1832-1902) and George MacDonald (1824-1905) and a reassessment of oppositional critiques of their writing. It demonstrates the complementary characteristics of the hero figure which construct a complete identity commensurate with the Victorian ideal hero.The relationship between the expansion of the British Empire and youthful heroism is established through investigation of the Victorian political, social, and religious milieu, the construct of the child, and the construct of the hero. A connection between the exotic geographical space of empire and the unknown psychological space is drawn through examination of representation of the ''other'' in the work of Henty and MacDonald.This book demonstrates that Henty's work is more complex than the stereotypically linear, masculine, imperialistic critique of his stories as historical realism allows, and that MacDonald's work displays more evidence of historical embedding and ideological interpellation than the critical focus on his work as fantasy and fairy tale considers.Greater understanding of the effect of this heroic ideal on nineteenth-century society leads to a greater understanding of the implications for subsequent children's literature and Western cultures, including that of the twenty-first century.''This remarkable piece of scholarship offers a bold, unexpected, and exciting juxtaposition of G. A. Henty and George MacDonald, exploring their work as part of the same tradition and the product of the same culture and ideology. Apart from examining the two authors, it sheds new light on the Victorian era, children's and adolescent fiction, childhood studies, gender studies, and a whole range of other areas of critical pursuit.''Maria Nikolajeva, Professor of Education, Professorial Fellow of Homerton College, Cambridge, UK''Focusing on two ostensibly disparate writers, Rachel Johnson's study, A Complete Identity, admirably describes the multifaceted hero in both realistic and speculative fiction of the Victorian period. Johnson's project is to demonstrate the fluidity of genre and the similarity of vision in writers who are only superficially on opposite sides of literary expression. She does both MacDonald and Henty a service. This is a daring and innovative project, thoroughly researched and engagingly written.''Roderick McGillis, Emeritus Professor of English, the University of Calgary, Canada''Scholarly, readable, thorough, and in some ways revolutionary, A Complete Identity is a remarkable contribution to Henty and MacDonald studies. Students of children's literature and Victorian literature and culture will find its close textual readings and its revaluation of the nature of the hero refreshing and highly informative.''Peter Hunt, Emeritus Professor of English and Children's Literature, Cardiff University, UK''Rachel Johnson analyzes the works of G. A. Henty and George MacDonald to interrogate the false binary inherent in rigid demarcations that distinguish 'realism' from 'fantasy' in children's literature. She insightfully demonstrates how the fictions of Henty and MacDonald create a dialogue that positions the Victorian hero as both a self-reliant realist and a mythic figure, who is necessarily idealistic in his efforts to uphold the values of Victorian society.''Roberta Seelinger Trites, Distinguished Professor, Department of English, Illinois State University, Illinois''Rachel Johnson's A Complete Identity is a deeply and thoroughly researched book which brings refreshing new readings and understandings of the work of G.A. Henty and George MacDonald, plus new ways of thinking about the construction of heroism in the nineteenth century. . . . Rachel Johnson's work strips away cliched thinking and draws the reader closer to discovering the 'true' hero in the nineteenth century.''Professor Jean Webb, Professor of International.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Description:Historians have painted a picture of nineteenth-century Baptists huddled in clapboard meetinghouses preaching sermons and singing hymns, seemingly unaware of the wider world. According to this view, Baptists were ''so heavenly-minded, they were of no earthly good.'' Overlooked are the illustrative stories of Baptists fighting poverty, promoting abolition, petitioning Congress, and debating tax policy.Politics and Piety is a careful look at antebellum Baptist life. It is seen in figures such as John Broadus, whose first sermon promoted temperance, David Barrow, who formed an anti-slavery association in Kentucky, and in a Savannah church that started a ministry to the homeless. Not only did Baptists promote piety for the good of their churches, but they did so for the betterment of society at large. Though they aimed to change America one soul at a time, that is only part of the story. They also engaged the political arena, forcefully and directly. Simply put, Baptists were social reformers.Relying on the ideas of rank-and-file Baptists found in the minutes of local churches and associations, as well as the popular, parochial newspapers of the day, Politics and Piety uncovers a theologically minded and controversial movement to improve the nation. Understanding where these Baptists united and divided is a key to unlocking the differences in evangelical political engagement today.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 246 pp. Englisch. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Description:The history of modern biblical interpretation is checkered with attempts to rethink and resituate readers theologically and ethically. At least two tendencies emerge in these remedial proposals, both of which animate this project: (1) many accounts privilege either divine action (theology) or human, ecclesial response (ethics); (2) few proposals have availed themselves of the potential hermeneutical resources of a more extensive biblical theology. This study offers a theological and ethical account of Christian readers of Scripture--one that brings together these two apparently divergent poles--through the deployment of a biblical theological motif: royal priesthood. The designation of the people of God as a royal priesthood, conditioned and informed by the offices of king and priest, carries with it themes that frame the hermeneutical situation in such a way that accounts well for the integral relation of divine agency and ecclesial response, theology and ethics.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 276 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -This book explores the unprecedented challenge of involuntary singleness for women, and the implications of disregarding this challenge for the Christian (and particularly, baptistic) communities of faith. It argues that these communities not only fail involuntarily single women, but also in so doing, suffer a serious detriment to their own communal health and Christian witness.Taking the challenge of involuntary singleness as a test case, this book explores the method of convictional theology and argues for a holistic framework that can draw together the personal, communal, and visionary spheres of human existence. Although primarily a work of theological ethics, it also draws from a number of different disciplines, including cultural studies and sociology as well as intersections of science and theology.''This is a great book on a number of levels, and Andronovien¿'s warnings to the churches about the 'male-female imbalance' in the pews is as relevant here in the United States as it is in her native Lithuania.''Nancey Murphy, author of Bodies and Souls Or Spirited Bodies ''Andronovien¿ has addressed the issues of singleness in evangelical communities. From pulpits we hear facile language about the church family, which excludes many in the church who are not within the nuclear family and feel alienated by the rhetoric of church leaders. This book offers profound observations on issues such as 'happiness' within the believing community and deserves to be read and acted upon in every church.''Keith G. Jones, International Baptist Theological Seminary (IBTS), Czech Republic''This is an essential study for all those concerned with issues of human sexuality and the making and sustaining of personal relationships.''Paul S. Fiddes, University of Oxford, UK''At a time of unprecedented social and cultural change, we urgently need intelligent and informed commentary on the realities of the single life. Lina Andronovien¿'s book offers a bold and constructive new theology for Christian communities today.''Elaine Graham, Chester University, UK''Deeply learned, this wide-ranging book explores a critical issue in the life of the church which has long been neglected. . . . I commend this richly textured work as a fine resource for scholar-practitioners who seek a more expansive understanding of the human condition.''Molly T. Marshall, Central Baptist Theological Seminary, KansasLina Andronovien¿, is Lecturer in Practical Theology at the Scottish Baptist College. She is also Director of Studies at the International Baptist Theological Study Center of the European Baptist Federation, and the Director of Non-residential Bible School of the Lithuanian Baptist Union. A musician and artist as well as a theologian, she remains involved in the wider church life, and speaks at conferences on various aspects of ethics, spirituality, and theology of culture.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 302 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Is culture a theologically neutral concept The contemporary experts on culture--anthropologists and sociologists--argue that it is. Theologians and missiologists would seem to agree, given the extent of their reliance on anthropological and sociological definitions of culture. Yet, this appears a strange reliance given that presumed neutrality in the sciences is a consistently challenged assumption. It is stranger still given that so much theological energy has been expended on understanding and defining the human person in specifically theological as opposed to anthropological terms when culture is in some sense the expression of this personhood in corporate and material forms.This book argues that culture is not and has never been a theologically neutral concept; rather, it always expresses some theological posture and is therefore a term that naturally invites theological investigation. Going about this task is difficult however, in the face of a longterm reliance on the social sciences that seems to have starved the contemporary theological community of resources for defining culture. Against this it is argued that rich subterranean veins for such a task do exist within the recent tradition, most notably in the writings of John Milbank, Karl Barth, and Kwame Bediako.''Thomson observes that the idea culture is theologically neutral is without credibility. Rather, contemporary theologians are now thinking through the realm of culture from a specifically theological perspective. . . . Students of the theology of culture will appreciate the depth of scholarship in this comparative study.''Tracey Rowland, John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family''Theologians and missiologists should make it their business to think theologically about what culture is rather than adopting uncritically the definitions thrown up from other fields of inquiry. Here is a book that provides compelling and far-reaching guidance for that task and helps us recognize how important the task is.''Murray Rae, University of Otago''Engaging with an impressive range of resources, Alan Thomson offers an important critical corrective and a valuable constructive proposal. When culture is discerned as a theologically dense reality, the missiological implications in a post-secular environment may be profound indeed. This is an astute book, which will lead the way for applications of its core argument in a number of other areas.''Ivor J. Davidson, University of St. AndrewsAlan D. Thomson (Ph.D., University of Otago) is an adjunct lecturer in the department of Theology, Mission, and Ministry at Laidlaw College, Christchurch, New Zealand, as well as an online tutor at the Laidlaw Centre for Distance Learning in Auckland.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 310 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Description:The Gospel of Matthew opens with a patrilineal genealogy of Jesus that intriguingly includes five women: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, ''she of Uriah,'' and Mary. In a gospel that has a strongly Jewish and male-orientated outlook, why are women incorporated In particular, why include these four Old Testament women alongside Mary Rejecting traditional as well as feminist views, Anne Clements undertakes a close literary reading of the narratives to discern how each woman is characterized and presented. All are significant scriptural figures on the margins of Israelite society. From this intertextual world established by Matthew, Clements explores why Matthew may have named these women in the opening genealogy and what implications their inclusion may have for the ongoing gospel narrative.Mothers on the Margin argues that Matthew's Gospel contains a counter narrative focused on women. The presence of the five women in the genealogy indicates that the birth of the Messiah will bring about a crisis in Israel's identity in terms of ethnicity, marginality, and gender. The women signal that Matthew's Gospel is concerned with the construal of a new identity for the people of God.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 310 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -On first consideration, one might not be inclined to view Adolf Hitler and Dietrich Bonhoeffer in relation to Jehanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc), but Brenda E. Novack does just that. She demonstrates how these three prominent figures who influenced world history all acted in accordance with what they claimed or perceived to be divine sanction of their participation in violence. Taking the reader on a unique exploration of their lives and deaths, Novack identifies significant similarities and differences in notions of divine call and human response conveyed by these personalities and determines how they align or fail to align with the biblical prophetic tradition. Taking Jehanne d'Arc as her foundational study, the author engages important theological issues such as the nature of revelation, evil, and morality. The process culminates in the construction of a model of righteous warfare and human agency presented as a tool for evaluating claims to divinely sanctioned violence and as a potentially effective alternative to an outmoded and currently inadequate just war model. Case studies of Hitler and Bonhoeffer tentatively establish the model's ability to steer humanity away from unnecessary destruction toward justice, compassion, and peace.''Brenda Novack has distilled a quintessential lesson from the life of Joan of Arc. This author brilliantly and authoritatively places Adolf Hitler and his nemesis, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in the cross-hairs of the lessons embedded in the life, and what Novack discerns as the 'exemplary teaching,' of Joan of Arc. Novack's book is of seminal importance for contemporary theology, philosophy, and cultural studies.''W. A. Borody, Nipissing University, Canada''Can claims that one's acts of violence have divine sanction be examined so that criteria can be established for assessing their authenticity Brenda Novack presents Saint Joan of Arc's claim as a compelling one, and on its basis, develops such criteria which she then applies to two figures of the twentieth century: Adolf Hitler and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. An intriguing undertaking it is, well done, and worth engaging.''Martin Rumscheidt, Atlantic School of Theology, Nova Scotia''Brenda Novack has produced a work of originality and merit. A Double-Edged Sword makes a significant scholarly contribution, not only to our understanding of the role that divine sanction of warfare played in the theological reception of Jehanne d'Arc, but also to the contemporary discussions about this important and controversial topic.''Linda Hogan, Trinity College DublinBrenda E. Novack earned her PhD in theology at Trinity College Dublin after studying philosophy and theology at Canadian institutions. Her work is interdisciplinary with an emphasis on practical theology, ethics, and mysticism.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 374 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -The Ethiopic version provides a window into the state of the Greek Bible as it circulated in East Africa at the end of the fourth century. It is, therefore, an extremely important witness to the Bible's early transmission history, yet its testimony has typically been ignored or misunderstood by text critics. This study examines the history of the book of Acts in Ethiopia and reconstructs its earliest attainable text, which then is assessed using the latest text-critical methods. It therefore provides a solid base for interpreting the data of this key witness and lays the groundwork for future text-critical work in Ethiopic and other early versions.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 368 pp. Englisch.…