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Books by or about Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, create significant media interest, particularly when they explore his attitudes to ethics - particularly homosexuality and war. This introduction for students and general readers who want to understand his theology is written in a clear and accessible style.

Collected essays exploring how to do theology (part one) and read the Bible (part two) when viewed through the eyes of oppressed peoples who have suffered - and continue to suffer - from western colonialism.

An invaluable resource for all academics, students, ministers, and laypeople who are interested in theological issues from a global perspective.

This is a collection of essays on Aquinas and Wittgenstein. This book's main purpose is to advance our understanding of the issues on which texts like "Summa Theologiae" and the "Philosophical Investigations" have a bearing.

Jurgen Moltmann explores the existential questions and explicit theological concerns raised by modern science, at a time when theology is widely regarded as insignificant. The issues he discusses include: the theological dimension of science, bioethics, God and space and the meaning of "creation".

In this long-awaited book, John Macquarrie turns to one of the few areas of Christian theology to which he has not yet devoted systematic attentionthat of christology.

This concise introduction to the main themes of the Apostles' Creed emphasizes the fundamentally Trinitarian character of the Creed. The author aims to show that, in using the Creed, we grow in knowledge of ourselves, each other, the world and the mystery of God.

Here, Webster presents a trinitarian theology of holiness. According to this account, God's holiness is known not in his simple transcendence but in his gracious and free relationship to his creatures. That holiness finds an echo in the holiness of the Christian community.

Addresses the thorny question of the defining characteristics of the deity - or what God is. Gunton discusses the nature of theological language, the difference the Trinity makes to discussion of the divine absolutes, and the relationship between Greek and Hebrew understandings of the topic.

Looking at the "last words" of some of our New Testament books, this book considers their purpose and message. Focusing on the Gospels and Acts, the author finds that the ending of each narrative is carefully crafted, in order to pick up some of the themes spelt out earlier in the book.

This work slashes through the tangled undergrowth which Christianity in America has become, to clear a space for those to whom theology still matters. The author engages, often critically, with the thought of major theological and philosophical figures such as Martin Luther King.

With interest in Karl Barth running at unprecedented levels in the English-speaking world, this is a new edition of his acclaimed survey of formative 18th and 19th century thinkers in Protestant theology.

This volume provides the Latin text of the papal encyclical "Fides et Ratio" with accompanying English-language (facing page) translation. It includes a commentary on the Letter by James McEvoy, and essays about the Letter's main themes by Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox theologians.

Theology and dialogue represent the twin tracks for Christian engagement with the rich religious diversity of the world. Tension arises due to the largely negative history of Christian approaches to other religions.

In a sympathetic and warmly empathic style, John V. Taylor tells of his encounters with many different African people, and reflects theologically on the conversations he has shared with people in a wide variety of circumstances.

George Eliot was a deeply religious thinker, despite having abandoned orthodox forms of Christian belief, and religious themes and figures appear in all her novels. This study focuses on that religious part of her life and writings.

Examining the roots, development and fruits of a Christian understanding of and commitment to equality, this work argues that Christian notions of equality are still challengingly relevant in today's world and in contemporary discussion.

This basic text for students and non-specialists brings together current advances in both biology and theology in a fruitful dialogue and interchange.

Michael Taylor spent 12 years of his life as director of Christian Aid, during which time he came face to face with world poverty. In this book he gives three examples of theological work which promotes historical change in favour of the poor.

The artist who originally wanted to become a preacher like his father. This book argues that although when he realised his vocation was to become a painter he broke with institutional Christianity, he continued to be an evangelist in his distinctive way.

Provides a methodological afterword (rather than a foreword) to his systematic contributions to theology. Presents theology as an adventure of ideas, shaped by his personal career and the political context through which he has lived.

The most important book about the study of Jesus written in modern times. The full text of the second German edition (1913)with its additions and modifications is now available in English for the first time. Foreword by Dennis Nineham.

A survey of the many attempts over the last two hundred years to write a theology of the New Testament and a programme for the way in which New Testament theology should proceed in the future.

A brilliant collection from the pre-eminent New Testament scholar who wrote The Shadow of the Galilean. He believes that modern sermons are indications that God is alive and getting in touch through the barriers put up by our everyday mentality.

It is widely recognized by NT scholars that many of the sayings and actions attributed to Jesus in the Gospels do not go back to him. This book provides criteria for distinguishing the authentic material and shows that it cannot support traditional faith.

The most comprehensive collection of original studies on animals ever published, tackling issues such as: Are animals part of a fallen creation? Do animals have immortal souls? How does God value animals? Does Christ's reconciling work include animals?