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Lay Committee Handbook, Asbury Theological Seminary Jan 2004

Lay Committee Handbook, Asbury Theological Seminary

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You and your congregation are invited to be a part of a cooperative adventure in pastoral field education with Asbury Theological Seminary. The seminary is committed to preparing men and women for effective ministries in the local church. Experience has shown that this is best done through an educational partnership between the local church and the seminary in which students have an opportunity to integrate theology with ministerial practice. This provides balance that is essential to a student’s understanding and preparation for ministry. Local churches become teaching-churches in this model. You provide context, ministry experiences and opportunities for personal, theological …

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Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Al Gwinn Jan 2004

Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Al Gwinn

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The Book of Discipline 2000. Nashville: United Methodist Publishing House, 2000. Thomas Edward Frank, Polity, Practice, and the Mission of the United Methodist Church Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1997.

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Ms 610 The Ministry Of Evangelism, James B. Buskirk Jan 2004

Ms 610 The Ministry Of Evangelism, James B. Buskirk

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Required Texts: Barna, George, Evangelism That Works, Regal Books, Ventura, Cal., 1995, 164 pp. Beckham, William A., The Second Reformation, Touch Pub. 1995, 241pp. Hybels and Mittelberg, Becoming a Contagious Christian, Zondervan, 1994, 221pp. *Seamonds, John T., Tell It Well, Beacon Hill Press, 1981, 223pp. Streett, R. Alan, The Effective Invitation, Kregel Publications, 1984, 218pp. Swanson and Clement, The Faith Sharing Congregation, Discipleship Resources, 1999, 104pp. Tuttle, Robert G., Jr., Can We Talk? Abingdon , 1999, 110pp.

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Ms 615 Foundations Of Church Growth, George G. Hunter Jan 2004

Ms 615 Foundations Of Church Growth, George G. Hunter

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A. Read EACH of the following: 1. Donovan, Vincent J. Christianity Rediscovered. Orbis, 1979. This autobiographical case study, one of the most engaging and moving books in all of missiological literature, focuses on the planting of indigenous Catholic Christianity among Masai people in East Africa. It dramatizes the central “apostolic” issue of starting a Christian movement from scratch among an unreached people. 2. Arn, Win and Charles Arn. The Master’s Plan for Making Disciples. Baker Book House, 1998. 3. Donald A. McGavran. Understanding Church Growth, Third Edition. Eerdmans, 1990. The authoritative text in the field of Global Church Growth, written …

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Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Lawson G. Stone Jan 2004

Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Lawson G. Stone

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READING in the literature of OT studies from many perspectives, from “mainstream” (i.e. non- conservative) OT criticism as well as evangelical scholars. Some readings are difficult and not always obviously relevant to, say, sermon preparation or youth ministry. LaSor, W. S., D. A. Hubbard, F. W. Bush, Old Testament Survey: Second Edition. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1996. A Book-By-Book overview of the content and interpretation issues of the OT books followed by a section on general issues. Since this course is not organized in a book-by- book fashion, we will be reading this text "out of order" so pay close attention …

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A Way Forward In The Scientific Investigation Of Gospel Traditions: Cognitive-Critical Analysis, Paul N. Anderson Jan 2004

A Way Forward In The Scientific Investigation Of Gospel Traditions: Cognitive-Critical Analysis, Paul N. Anderson

Faculty Publications - George Fox School of Theology

While biblical scholarship has been quite open to integrating multiple disciplines into exegetical and hermeneutical studies, only recently have psychological studies been welcomed to the table.

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Ot 612 Psalms, Brian D. Russell Jan 2004

Ot 612 Psalms, Brian D. Russell

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Required Texts 1. RSV, NRSV, NIV, or some other non-paraphrased version of the Bible. The best Bible for IBS is one that contains only the text without paragraph headings, study notes, etc. I found it profitable to buy a completely unmarked "pew" bible to use exclusively for IBS. 2. Bible Study That Works. Revised edition. Evangel Press, 1994. David L. Thompson . 3. William W. Klein, Craig Blomberg, and Robert Hubbard, Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (Word, 1993) 4. James Luther Mays. Psalms. Interpretation. Louisville: WJK, 1994. 5. Achtemeier, Elizabeth. Preaching from the Old Testament. Louisville: WJK, 1989.

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Bs 501 Introduction To The Old Testament, David Loren Thompson Jan 2004

Bs 501 Introduction To The Old Testament, David Loren Thompson

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Bauer, David R. An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry. Hendrickson, 2003. Drane, John Introducing the Old Testament. Completely revised and updated. Fortress Press, 2001. Abbreviated IOT in the syllabus. Klein, William W., Craig L. Blomberg and Robert L. Hubbard, Jr. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation. Dallas: Word Publishing, 1993. Revised Standard Version of the Bible or New American Standard Bible or some other contemporary, formal (vs. dynamic) equivalence translation with minimal editorial clutter in the layout. NRSV and NIV are also fine. Thompson, David L. Bible Study That Works. Revised edition. Nappanee, IN: Evangel Press, 1994.

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Cd 560 The Ministry Of Teaching, Beverly C. Johnson-Miller Jan 2004

Cd 560 The Ministry Of Teaching, Beverly C. Johnson-Miller

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Donald M. Joy, Meaningful Learning in the Church. Indianapolis: Light and Life Press, 1969, revised 1989. ISBN 0-89367-019-7 John M. Bracke and Karen B. Tye, Teaching the Bible in the Church. St. Louis: Chalice Press , 2003. ISBN 0-8272-3643-3 Marlene D. LeFever, Learning Styles: Reaching Everyone God Gave You to Teach. Colorado Springs: Cook Communications Ministries, 1995. ISBN: 0-7814-5117-5 Learning Styles Inventory Parker J. Palmer, To Know as we are Known: a spirituality of education. San Francisco: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1983. ISBN: 0-06-066456-8 Maria Harris, Teaching and Religious Imagination: an essay in the theology of teaching. San Francisco: Harper, …

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Cd 665 Curricullum Theory, Development, And Selection, Miriam Olver Jan 2004

Cd 665 Curricullum Theory, Development, And Selection, Miriam Olver

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Harris, Maria. (1989). Fashion Me A People: Curriculum in the Church. Louisville, KY: Westminster/John Knox Press. LeFever, Marlene D. (1995). Learning Styles: Reaching Everyone God Gave You to Teach. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook Publishing Co. McCarthy, Bernice. (2000). About Teaching: 4MAT® in the Classroom. Wauconda, IL: About Learning, Incorporated. Gronlund, Norman. Educational Objectives Wimberly, Anne Streaty (1994) Soul Stories: African American Christian Education.

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Ym 510 Foundations Of Youth Ministry, James Hampton Jan 2004

Ym 510 Foundations Of Youth Ministry, James Hampton

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Crabtree, Jack. Better Safe Than Sued. Loveland, CO: Group Publishing, 1998. 217 pages (7-223) (BSS) Course Packet for YM510 Dean, Kendra Creasy and Ron Foster. The Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry. Nashville: Upper Room, 1998. 202 pages (9-210) (GL) DeVries, Mark. Family-Based Youth Ministry. InterVarsity Press, 2004. 168 pages (15-182) (FBYM) Myers, William. Black and White Styles of Youth Ministry. Cleveland: United Church Press, 1991. 188 pages (3-190) (B&W)

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Nt 510 The Gospel Of Matthew, David R. Bauer Jan 2004

Nt 510 The Gospel Of Matthew, David R. Bauer

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Revised Standard Version of the Bible or New Revised Standard Version of the Bible Methodical Bible Study, Robert Traina Matthew, Proclamation Commentaries, Jack Dean Kingsbury An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry, David R. Bauer

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Sm 615 Supervised Mission Experience, Asbury Theological Seminary Jan 2004

Sm 615 Supervised Mission Experience, Asbury Theological Seminary

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Asbury Seminary's Master of Arts program in World Mission and Evangelism is essentially a two-year (60 semester credit hours) academic degree beyond the B. A. (or equivalent) which prepares informed practitioners for careers in cross cultural mission and ministries of evangelism. Because of the focus on practice and the indispensable value of the action/reflection model for lifetime learning, the program requires some exposure and/or involvement in a cross cultural field with appropriate reflection on mission theory observed and the impact of the experience on the student.

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Student Pastor's Handbook, Asbury Theological Seminary Jan 2004

Student Pastor's Handbook, Asbury Theological Seminary

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The program of Supervised Ministries at Asbury Theological Seminary is designed to meet certain goals. These goals are embraced by the following Statement of Purpose: The Supervised Ministries program seeks to provide a supervised action/reflection experience in ministry through which students will achieve the following goals. 1. DEVELOP A VALID PERSONAL CONCEPT AND PRACTICE OF MINISTRY. 2. LEARN HOW TO LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE. 3. LEARN HOW TO DO THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION ON EXPERIENCES IN MINISTRY. 4. DEVELOP EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL MATURITY. 5. HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO TEST AND FULFILL THEIR CALL TO MINISTRY.

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Ot 610 Exegesis Of Genesis, David Loren Thompson Jan 2004

Ot 610 Exegesis Of Genesis, David Loren Thompson

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Revised Standard Version of the Bible or some other contemporary, standard (non-paraphrasing) version with minimal editorial clutter in the layout. NRSV, NASB, and NIV are also fine. Bible Study That Works. Revised edition. Evangel Press, 1994. David L. Thompson

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Wo 510 Worship Leadership In The Church, William C. Goold Jan 2004

Wo 510 Worship Leadership In The Church, William C. Goold

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Required Reading: Authentic Worship in a Changing Culture (Grand Rapids: CRC Publications, 1997). [Note: This booklet is approximately 80 pages. ATS/CBS price, $4.45] Bateman IV, Herbert W. Authentic Worship: Hearing Scripture’s Voice, Applying Its Truths (Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 2002). [Note: This book is approximately 297 pages. Estimated price is $15.00.] DeArtega, William L. Forgotten Power: The Significance of the Lord’s Supper in Revival (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002). [Note: This book is approximately 273 pages. ATS/CBS price, $15.00] Wright, Tim and Jan, Editors. Contemporary Worship: A Sourcebook for Spirit-Traditional, Praise and Seeker Services (Abingdon Press, 1997). [Note: This book is …

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Mi 730 Biblical Theology Of Mission, Howard A. Snyder Jan 2004

Mi 730 Biblical Theology Of Mission, Howard A. Snyder

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The Bible. NRSV, NIV, or TNIV preferred. Let the Earth Rejoice: A Biblical Theology of Holistic Mission, by William Dyrness. Wipf & Stock, 1998. Images of the Church in Mission, by John Driver. Herald Press, 1997. Slaves, Women and Homosexuals: Exploring the Hermeneutics of Cultural Analysis, by William J. Webb. InterVarsity, 2001.

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Do 660 The Christian Doctrine Of Holiness, Stephen A. Seamands Jan 2004

Do 660 The Christian Doctrine Of Holiness, Stephen A. Seamands

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William Greathouse, WHOLENESS IN CHRIST Paul Bassett & William Greathouse, EXPLORING CHRISTIAN HOLINESS, VOL 2. Melvin Dieter, FIVE VIEWS OF SANCTIFICATION Leona Frances Choy, POWERLINES: What Great Evangelicals Believed About the Holy Spirit Dennis Kinlaw, THE MIND OF CHRIST

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Ch 500 Turning Points In Church History, Meesaeng Lee Choi Jan 2004

Ch 500 Turning Points In Church History, Meesaeng Lee Choi

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Noll, Mark A. Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity, 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic Books, 2000. Olson, Roger E. The Story of Christian Theology: Twenty Centuries of Tradition & Reform. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1999. Selected primary source and additional readings cited under each lesson (see the Course and Reading Schedule) are available in electronic and/or library reserves (Intra\School of Theology\Lecture Power Points\Choi, Meesaeng\CH500).

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Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Tom Thomas Jr. Jan 2004

Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Tom Thomas Jr.

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a) The Book of Discipline (2000 edition) (United Methodist Publishing House). Though this is the last year of this edition, the 2000 Edition of The Book of Discipline is the edition you must use for this course. b) Thomas Edward Frank, Polity, Practice, and the Mission of the United Methodist Church (Nashville: Abingdon, 2003 edition). Please obtain the 2003 edition which should be stocked in the Asbury Bookstore. c) Tuell, Jack M., The Organization of the United Methodist Church, Abingdon, 2003( the latest edition).

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Bs 753 The Human Person: Multidisciplinary Perspectives, Joel B. Green Jan 2004

Bs 753 The Human Person: Multidisciplinary Perspectives, Joel B. Green

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Brown, Warren S., Nancey Murphy, and H. Newton Maloney, eds. Whatever Happened to the Soul? Scientific and Theological Portraits of Human Nature. Theology and the Sciences. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1998. Damasio, Antonio R. The Feeling of What Happens: Body and Emotion in the Making of Consciousness. New York: Harcourt, 1999. Green, Joel B., ed. What about the Soul? Neuroscience and Christian Anthropology. Nashville: Abingdon, 2004. Jeeves, Malcolm A., ed. From Cells to Souls: Changing Portraits of Human Nature. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 2004.

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Cd 510 Foundations In Christian Discipleship, Catherine Stonehouse Jan 2004

Cd 510 Foundations In Christian Discipleship, Catherine Stonehouse

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Introducing Christian Education: Foundations for the Twenty-first Century, Michael J. Anthony, ed. Making Disciples: Faith Formation in the Wesleyan Tradition, Sondra Higgins Matthaei Is it a Lost Cause? Having the Heart of God for the Church’s Children, Marva J. Dawn Creative Ministry, Henri Nouwen – Chapters 1 and 4 Reaching Out, Henri Nouwen – Chapter 5 Patterns in Moral Development, Catherine M. Stonehouse. "Learning from Gender Differences," Catherine M. Stonehouse 2 The Gospel of Mark Leadership and the One Minute Manager, Kenneth Blanchard, Patricia Zigarmi, Drea Zigarmi

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Ch 501 Church History I, Robert G. Tuttle Jan 2004

Ch 501 Church History I, Robert G. Tuttle

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Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback, second ed.). This is a record of crucial letters and texts of official church proclamations that shaped the direction of church leadership in the history of the church. Gonzalez, Justo, The Story of Christianity, Vol. I (Abingdon; paper ed.). For use in elaborating theological developments at crucial junctures. Irvin, Dale, and Sunquist, Scott, eds., History of the World Christian Movement, Earliest Christianity to 1453, Orbis, 2001 (Abbr. HWCM). Main secondary textbook. 4 Kerr, Hugh T., ed. Readings in Christian Thought. (Abingdon paper ed.). A concise collection of selected texts illustrating style …

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Cs 601 Christian Ethics, Wyndy Corbin Jan 2004

Cs 601 Christian Ethics, Wyndy Corbin

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Dayton, Donald W. Discovering an Evangelical Heritage (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1988) Miles, Rebekah L. The Pastor as Moral Guide (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999)

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Nt 636 Acts Of The Apostles, David F. Smith Jan 2004

Nt 636 Acts Of The Apostles, David F. Smith

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Textbooks (1) The Bible The primary text is the Bible. As a part of your work, feel free to draw on the Revised Standard Version (RSV), the New American Standard Bible (NASB), the New International Version (NIV), the New Jerusalem Bible (NJB), and the New American Bible (NAB). There are several versions which are not suitable as the primary texts for this class. For example, translations that are done by a single translator (e.g., The Message), or translations which are simply paraphrases built from an English text (e.g., The Living Bible [not to be confused with the New Living Translation]). …

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Nt 510 The Gospel Of Matthew, David F. Smith Jan 2004

Nt 510 The Gospel Of Matthew, David F. Smith

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Textbooks (1) The Bible The primary text is the Bible. As a part of your work, feel free to draw on the Revised Standard Version (RSV), the New American Standard Bible (NASB), the New International Version (NIV), the New Jerusalem Bible (NJB), and the New American Bible (NAB). There are several versions which are not suitable as the primary texts for this class. For example, translations that are done by a single translator (e.g., The Message), or translations which are simply paraphrases built from an English text (e.g., The Living Bible [not to be confused with the New Living Translation]). …

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Ot 610 A Exegesis Of Genesis, Bill T. Arnold Jan 2004

Ot 610 A Exegesis Of Genesis, Bill T. Arnold

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Required specifically for OT 610. Moberly, R. W. L. The Old Testament of the Old Testament: Patriarchal Narratives and Mosaic Yahwism. Overtures to Biblical Theology. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1992. Sarna, Nahum M. Genesis: The Traditional Hebrew Text with The New JPS Translation JPS Torah Commentary. Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society, 1989.

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Ot 612 Psalms, Brian D. Russell Jan 2004

Ot 612 Psalms, Brian D. Russell

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1. RSV, NRSV, NIV, or some other non-paraphrased version of the Bible. The best Bible for IBS is one that contains only the text without paragraph headings, study notes, etc. I found it profitable to buy a completely unmarked "pew" bible to use exclusively for IBS. 2. David L. Thompson. Bible Study That Works. Revised edition. Evangel Press, 1994 or Robert A. Traina, Methodical Bible Study. Purchase whichever text you have not previously read. 3. Patrick D. Miller, Jr. Interpreting the Psalms. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1986. 4. Achtemeier, Elizabeth. Preaching from the Old Testament. Louisville: WJK, 1989.

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Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Burrell D. Dinkins Jan 2004

Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Burrell D. Dinkins

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1. Dinkins, Burrell & Losoney. “Grief” (article on reserve shelf) 2. Shelly, Judith Allen. Spiritual Care: A Guide for Caregivers. 3. Frederic, Harold. The Damnation of Theron Ware. (I suggest that you read this novel as soon as possible.) 4. Kollar, Charles Allen: Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling (This is our basic text for the theory and practice of pastoral counseling) 5. Kuenning, Delores. Helping People Through Grief. (Many students find this to be a very emotional book. You may want to read a few chapters at a time.) 6. Nichols, Michael P. The Lost Art of Listening: (This is the best …

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Sp 501 Communication As Christian Rhetoric, Joy J. Moore Jan 2004

Sp 501 Communication As Christian Rhetoric, Joy J. Moore

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A Matrix of Meanings: Finding God in Pop Culture by Craig Detweiler and Barry Taylor (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2003) ISBN 0-8010-2417-X A Speaker’s Guidebook: Text and Reference, Dan O’Hair, Rob Stewart and Hannah Rubenstein. (Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2004) ISBN 0-312- 40433-6

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