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With contributions from leading theologians and philosophers, "Being Saved" brings together a series of essays on the major topics relating to the doctrine of salvation.

In "Out of Nothing", Andrew Dunlop offers an account of his journey in starting a fresh expression, and along the way proposes an alternative theological foundation for evaluation - the Cross-Shaped approach. Dunlop proposes a theological foundation which goes to the heart of God's action in the world.

With an emphasis on the nature and importance of divine presence, "The Abiding Presence" provides a unique perspective on the overarching theology of Exodus drawing particular attention to God's revelation at the burning bush, Sinai, and the tabernacle.Exploring the rich theological themes that emerge from the final form of the narrative the commentary also reflects on how these themes were employed by New Testament authors in understanding the life and ministry of Christ.Bridging the gap between accessibility and scholarly rigour, this commentary offers an excellent tool for ordinands, students, teachers in higher education and preachers to engage with the theology of the book in its Old Testament context as well as how its message is revealed in the New Testament and continues to speak today.

St Anselm, an Italian theologian and philosopher, is best known for his work, "Proslogion", in which he defends the Church. This work guides the reader through Anselm's argument concerning existence and whether it is an attribute of God. It is useful for students being introduced to philosophical texts and to philosophy.

Foundations of Pastoral Counselling offers a completely new approach to its subject through an integration of philosophical ideas, theological thought and psychotherapeutic psychology. The result is rich, multi-faceted and often surprising.

This textbook works towards presenting Christian spirituality as an ongoing dialogue between doctrine and experience, and asserts that Christian spirituality must reflect the idea of search. It features a number of pedagogical tools to aid the undergraduate such as questions for reflection, and guides to further reading.

This book contains a critical dialogue between practical theology and biblical hermeneutics and considers the role of emotional engagement and critical understanding in biblical interpretation.

Wisdom is both a theme in scripture and desirable in biblical interpretation and theology. In this text, it should prove a fruitful focus for 18 leading scripture scholars and theologians as they engage with key issues and texts dealing with scripture and theology.

Since the beginnings of Christianity, veneration of the Virgin Mary has played a fundamental role in the confession of the Christian faith. This fully illustrated book explores Marian devotion and its significance.

This book does not separate church history from the wider history of the world in which it is set, uses all available traces of the past to tell it's story, provides direct quotations from the written sources in translation. Vol 2 also available.

The Radical Orthodoxy movement has made major contributions to the debate about the return to metaphysics in Christian theology and philosophy. This book challenges much of what is regarded as 'orthodoxy' in Barthian circles.

Brings together some of the scholarship associated with the sociological analysis of biblical texts into conversation with liturgists and historians of the first century.

For those on the borderline of Christianity, attracted by its traditions, myth, ritual and community but wary of pietism or dogmatic narrow-mindedness.

Characteristically scholarly examination of the origin and authorship of the Fourth Gospel, within the context of the community to which it relates. Skilful detective work traces the trail back to a figure who witnessed the death of Jesus in Jerusalem.

Written specifically for level 2 undergraduates, this textbook introduces readers to the extremely wide range of forms of religious thought, and the responses of religion to modern ideas, cultural phenomenon and events of the 20th century

In this controversial study, D'Costa examines the Christian doctrine of the Trinity as a cultural artefact. Because the church is made up of gendered persons, the author views the questions of gender and culture as crucial in his study.

Presents a picture of a theologian described by Jerome as the most important Christian thinker since the generation of the apostles. Arranged alphabetically by themes to aid accessibility, this book also provides an overview essay of the works of Origen and a short introduction spanning his life.

A summarized version of "David Hume's Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion", this text is designed to assist university and sixth-form students. With its adherence to Hume's text, it has brief biography of Hume, and examines the importance of the issues covered by the "Dialogues", and also has a comprehensive glossary of terms.

This text explores and assesses Dostoevsky's critique of modernity, showing us how his work can help us to remember who we are in this moment in which - as individuals and members of communities - we are required to make critical choices about the meaning of justice, history, truth and happiness.

This accessible reader is focused on a standard theme for introductory level university courses in systematic theology. The texts are selected from a variety of positions from across the country, and are designed to promote engagement with major theological debates.