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Philosophy: A Short Visual Introduction, Scott Paeth
Philosophy: A Short Visual Introduction, Scott Paeth
Scott R. Paeth
Philosophy: A Short, Visual Introduction is the ideal path to understanding the philosophical ideas that influence Christian theology.
Scott Paeth's fast-paced introduction covers the most important movements and thinkers with precision and clarity. The major ideas are creatively illustrated by artist Joseph Novak, whose crisp, modern style brings big concepts to life for readers.
The result is an articulate, no-nonsense approach that guides readers from the ideas of ancient philosophers to contemporary thinkers and movements that impact Christians today.
Philosophy is part of the Christianity and the Liberal Arts series, which recognizes that many Christians are eager to deepen their …
Understanding The Haggadah: The Step-By-Step Seder Companion, Andrew Blitman
Understanding The Haggadah: The Step-By-Step Seder Companion, Andrew Blitman
Andrew Blitman
A sleek and simple 15-step guide to understanding the celebration of Passover, "Understanding the Haggadah" is meant to be read as a companion to the traditional Pesach Haggadah. Esteemed Jewish sources (primarily the Kabbalah and Talmud) are used to succinctly explain the purpose of each step of the Passover Seder. A must-read for the Passover Seder.
“Birthright 2012: A Voyage Into The Heart And Soul Of Israel”, Book Club
“Birthright 2012: A Voyage Into The Heart And Soul Of Israel”, Book Club
Andrew Blitman
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The Niebuhr Brothers For Armchair Theologians, Scott Paeth
The Niebuhr Brothers For Armchair Theologians, Scott Paeth
Scott R. Paeth
This volume offers a compelling introduction to the life, times, and theological thought of H. Richard and Reinhold Niebuhr--the two most important American theologians of the twentieth century. Although the Niebuhr brothers shared the same heritage and experienced many of the same formative moments, their thought diverged at key points as their lives and careers developed. Scott R. Paeth's expert introduction to the Niebuhr brothers explores this history and the enduring influence of the Niebuhrs on religious and political thought. This lively introduction, which includes witty illustrations from Ron Hill, is an essential resource for understanding these enduring theological figures.
Shaping Public Theology: Selections From The Writings Of Max L. Stackhouse, Scott Paeth, E. Harold Brietenberg, Hak Joon Lee
Shaping Public Theology: Selections From The Writings Of Max L. Stackhouse, Scott Paeth, E. Harold Brietenberg, Hak Joon Lee
Scott R. Paeth
Max L. Stackhouse is one of the most prolific and influential American theologians of the last half century, and he has been widely recognized for his contributions to the emerging field of public theology. This volume compiles some of Stackhouse's most significant shorter writings. These selections make clear his central role in the development of public theology as a distinct disciplinary perspective in the fields of Christian theology and theological ethics. Shaping Public Theology serves as an introduction to Stackhouse's extensive corpus; readers will see the depth and breadth of his comprehensive public theology while also gaining insight into his …
Beginning A Sketch Of Accumulation By Dispossession In Contemporary Cambodia., Erik Davis
Beginning A Sketch Of Accumulation By Dispossession In Contemporary Cambodia., Erik Davis
Erik W. Davis
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"Birthright Inspiration", Sergio Carmona
Tremper Longman Interviewed By Jerry Rushford, Jerry Rushford
Tremper Longman Interviewed By Jerry Rushford, Jerry Rushford
Jerry Rushford
Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman is the Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, and a prolific author of books on Christianity. On the occasion of his visit to Pepperdine University to give the Frank Pack Distinguished Lecture, Longman sat down with Jerry Rushford, director of Church Relations, to discuss the inspiration for his work.
John Stackhouse Interviewed By Jerry Rushford, Jerry Rushford
John Stackhouse Interviewed By Jerry Rushford, Jerry Rushford
Jerry Rushford
Prolific author and scholar John Stackhouse comes to Pepperdine as the featured lecturer of the fifth annual Frank Pack Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture Program. In this episode, Jerry Rushford, director of church relations at Pepperdine University, speaks with Stackhouse about his talk, "Can God be Trusted? Faith and the Challenge of Evil." The title of the lecture comes from Stackhouse's book of the same name, in which he critically examines the doubts about a loving God that arise out of difficult situations.
Leonard Allen Interviewed By Jerry Rushford, Jerry Rushford
Leonard Allen Interviewed By Jerry Rushford, Jerry Rushford
Jerry Rushford
Leonard Allen, director and editor-in-chief of the Abilene Christian University Press and Leafwood Publishing, speaks with Jerry Rushford, director of Church Relations, to discuss the world of Christian publishing and education. A nationally acclaimed scholar, Allen is the author or co-author of numerous books, including Discovering Our Roots: The Ancestry of Churches of Christ.
Lauren Winner Interviewed By Jerry Rushford, Jerry Rushford
Lauren Winner Interviewed By Jerry Rushford, Jerry Rushford
Jerry Rushford
Lauren Winner, author of the books, Girl Meets God, Mudhouse Sabbath, and Real Sex: The Naked Truth about Chastity, recently sat down with Pepperdine's Jerry Rushford to discuss her writing. She has appeared on PBS's Religion and Ethics Newsweekly and has written for The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post Book World, Publishers Weekly, Books and Culture, and Christianity Today. Her essays have been included in The Best Christian Writing for the years 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006. Winner has degrees from Duke, Columbia, and Cambridge universities, and holds a Ph.D. in history. The former book editor for …
A Guide To The Church : Its Origin And Nature, Its Mission And Its Ministries, Lawrence Porter
A Guide To The Church : Its Origin And Nature, Its Mission And Its Ministries, Lawrence Porter
Rev. Lawrence B. Porter, Ph.D
No abstract provided.
Has God Said?: Scripture, The Word Of God, And The Crisis Of Theological Authority, John Morrison
Has God Said?: Scripture, The Word Of God, And The Crisis Of Theological Authority, John Morrison
John D. Morrison
No abstract provided.
Knowledge Of The Self-Revealing God In The Thought Of Thomas Forsyth Torrance, John Morrison
Knowledge Of The Self-Revealing God In The Thought Of Thomas Forsyth Torrance, John Morrison
John D. Morrison
No abstract provided.
Standing Before God, Asher Finkel, Lawrence Frizzell
Standing Before God, Asher Finkel, Lawrence Frizzell
Rabbi Asher Finkel, Ph.D.
The Pharisees And The Teacher Of Nazareth, Asher Finkel
The Pharisees And The Teacher Of Nazareth, Asher Finkel
Rabbi Asher Finkel, Ph.D.