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One of the most fascinating studies to appear from the German-speaking theological world in modern times.

Concilium has long been a household-name for cutting-edge critical and constructive theological thinking. Past contributors include leading Catholic scholars such as Hans Küng, Gregory Baum and Edward Schillebeeckx, and the editors of the review belong to the international "who's who" in the world of contemporary theology.

A Preacher's Tale aims to provide not just a theoretical introduction, but a resource that uses sermons in the narrative style to reflect on how to prepare and construct them and how to deliver them effectively in the context of worship.

The Bible in Worship seeks to make visible how the Bible is encountered in the worship of mainstream Western churches. Offering a truly holistic study of the scripture in worship, the book will resource readers to reflect on how proclamation invites response in understanding and resolve, and to consider how it might do so more effectively.

Applying a methodology rooted in Action Research as way of Doing Theology (ART), and drawn from the author's own research within a specific 'community of practice', "The Naked Preacher" demonstrates for preachers and ministers new ways to be critically and constructively self-aware.

How can Christians today truthfully recite the creed, identify themselves with it personally, and understand what they are saying? A clear and positive guide, 3 priests show what Christians have believed and can believe by the creed.

Completes the systematic theology which Moltmann began in 1980. Offers a rich discussion of belief in life after death, messianic eschatology and cosmic eschatology as advocated down history by its representatives.

New perspectives for all who are unaware that they read the Bible from a sighted point of view. Draws the different worlds of sight and blindness into a deeper understanding. A powerful contribution to the burgeoning interest in theologies of disability.

An introductory textbook looking at the twelve major world religious traditions. Each religion is considered in three equal parts: its history, beliefs and practices.

In this book, first issued in 1977, distinguished Old Testament scholars join forces to survey the history of the Old Testament period from earliest times to the Roman era. The present edition is a testimony to the book's enduring value and appeal.

A unique international collection of contributions in honour built around the three themes central to understanding the work of Ann Loades, Professor emerita of Durham University, a well known and well liked figure in contemporary western theology.

This text aims to be an inspirational resource for individuals and clergy. It is written in a down-to-earth way and with an enthusiasm aiming to inspire spirituality and faith among its readers.

Leading historical and liturgical scholars reflect on the history and impact of Book of Common Prayer, the most important liturgical text in English.

A unique study of the development of Christianity's divergence from Judaism that is most relevant to today's students of multi-faith societies.

This work represents a statement of the importance for theology of eschatology - and of an eschatological theology which emphasizes the revolutionary effect of Christian hope upon the thought, institutions and conditions of life in the here and now.

Freed from the weight and onus of Christian doctrine or Jewish animus, Jesus here appears as a vividly human, yet profoundly misunderstood, figure, thoroughly grounded and contextualized within the intellectual and cultural cross-currents of his day.

Concilium has long been a household-name for cutting-edge critical and constructive theological thinking. Past contributors include leading Catholic scholars such as Hans Küng, Gregory Baum and Edward Schillebeeckx, and the editors of the review belong to the international "who's who" in the world of contemporary theology.