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Moltmann considers the interrelation of Christian concepts and doctrines with the aim of overcoming schism both within the churches and with Judaism. Offers profound insight into the relationship between suffering and God.

Beginning from the philosophical and theological legacies of the 19th century, this book traces the renewal first of Protestant then of Catholic theology during the 20th century. It ends with a discussion of recent movements such as liberation theology.

Welcomed on first publication as the best one-volume dictionary of theology available, here is an indispensable resource for students and clergy.

Stands as a model of theological exposition and is the first commentary to take full account of the revolution in Pauline studies inaugurated by E.P. Sanders.

On first publication in the 1960s, "Honest to God" did more than instigate a passionate debate about the nature of Christian belief in a secular revolution. It epitomised the revolutionary mood of the era and articulated the anxieties of a generation.

This text poses the question "what is theology?" and goes on to discuss issues of methodology, the relation of theology to other disciplines and different theological perspectives. It also investigates topics in the fields of philosophical theology, symbolic theology and applied theology.

A text which acts as a useful introduction for undergraduate students studying historical Jesus modules. New material covered by the book includes: the Jesus Notice of Josephus re-examined; a summary of the law by Flavius Josephus; and the Dead Sea Scrolls 50 years on.

A Hauerwas "reader", this book is aimed at undergraduate students of ethics. The author characterizes non-violence as the cornerstone of Christian ethics.

Here's a resource to help people involved in fresh expressions, pioneering, youth work and mainstream church ministry. The DNA of Pioneer Ministry explores: - God's calling, teamwork, support, partners, how to plan, reading the context, gathering a community, small groups, worship and much more besides.

A step-by-step guide to learning about preaching and more importantly how to craft and deliver a sermon. It offers a student-friendly, jargon-free introduction which requires no prior knowledge of the subject. Suitable for all church traditions and as a textbook in preaching and worship courses.

This textbook seeks to reclaim the Bible for a Christianity that is open to society and keen on participating in conversation about major issues.

How does an understanding of the non-human lead us to a greater understanding of the incarnation? Are non-human animals morally relevant within Christian theology and ethics? Is there a human ethical responsibility towards non-human animals? In Animals, Theology and the Incarnation, Kris Hiuser argues that if we are called to represent both God to creation, and creation to God, then this has considerable bearing on understanding what it means to be human, as well as informing human action towards non-human creatures.

Drawing on the discipline of adult education and his own research into the way people learn, David Heywood explains how churches can become learning communities in which people grow as disciples and find their place in a collaborative pattern of ministry.

Spiritual Life Writing sets out various ways of reflecting upon spiritual experience when writing from everyday life. It draws upon the history of spiritual autobiography as well as more recent forms of creative nonfiction and provides a worked example drawn from the author's own spiritual life writing.

In Chaplaincy and the Mission of the Church, Victoria Slater explores the significance of chaplaincy for the mission and ministry of the contemporary Church.

This text offers a distinctive approach to practical theology and theological reflection. It challenges and offers practical theologians to utilize cultural studies yet to locate their work within a theological framework.

Kate Bruce argues that imagination can help to engage the hearer in a sermon which seeks to evoke rather than to inform. Imagination frames how we see the world and ourselves in it. As such it has a vital role in how preachers see the preaching task itself, which in turn affects how we go about the task.

In clear and straightforward language and with plenty of lively examples, Bible Matters charts the development of Biblical Criticism and explores the philosophical assumptions which underlie Historical Criticism and more contemporary approaches to Biblical Interpretation.

Drawing on recent scholarship, this book examines Paul's theology of baptism and explores the implications of this reconstruction for contemporary issues of baptismal practice, pastoral care and mission.

David Hoyle explores the changing theologies of ministry during the church's history with the aim of challenging the lack of theological reflection in some of today's results-driven understanding of ministry that seems more influenced by the business world than by Christian theology and tradition.

Have you ever wondered what the Old Testament is about and what it is for? Companion to the Old Testament answers that question with guidance and enrichment for both first-time and experienced readers of the Old Testament, the first part of the Christian Bible.

Making clear that it is ordinary living which is at the heart of parish life, Bob Mayo provides an important and accessible resource for all involved in church leadership. Drawing on a wealth of experience and research, this handbook brings together sociological observation and theological insight to shape practical theological reflection.

Laurie Green considers a number of key biblical texts as well as recent research on poverty in the UK and asks what the Church's ministry among the poor would need to look like in order to be true to the gospel. The book ends with practical outcomes for pavement-level ministry.