Outline : The fresh riches of biblical poetry for communities of faith A New Song brings together a diverse roster of Jewish and Christian scholars to explore biblical Hebrew poetic texts within the context - and for the benefit - of communities of faith. Edited by Stephen D. Campbell, Richard G. Rohlfing Jr., and Richard S. Briggs, A New Song includes nine essays on the hidden intricacies of …
Outline : Every four years, the International Calvin Congress gathers together a wide spectrum of presenters from leading scholars to early-career researchers to learn from each other through several days of plenary lectures, panel sessions, and discussions. The fruits of the 13th quadrennial International Calvin Congress are now available. Several contributions focus directly on the conference…
Outline : Geologist Carol Hill examines how numerous apparent conflicts between Scripture and science can be resolved by understanding the ancient worldview of the scriptural authors and how it differs from our modern, scientific worldview. This framework opens the door to clearing up longstanding questions, such as: Are the days of creation actual 24-hour days? Where was the Garden of Eden l…
Outline: One Sunday after church, while Meg and her parents are getting their coats to head home, Meg suddenly notices she's on her own. A miscommunication between her mom and dad results in Meg being accidently left behind at church. She tries to be brave, but she feels alone and afraid. But Meg is not alone. When the people at church realize what happened, they gather around Meg with kind off…
Outline: Exploring the Personal and Social Effects - of this momentous upheaval - Perhaps no period in Christian history experienced such vast religious tumult and rapid social change as the European Reformation, when it quickly became apparent that social and political issues - finding deep resonance with the common people - were deeply entwined with religious ones raised by the Reformers. Led…
Outline : This volume presents the collection of papers presented at the 12th International Congress on Calvin Research that took place in Philadelphia in 2018. The plenary papers focus on Calvin's political context and religious liberty, while the selection of short papers provides a window into current research on a wide range of topics in Calvin studies.
Outline : The fourth edition of this classic text brings with it a renewed focus on purpose, theology, and message of the Old Testament in a more succinct and more inviting size for students. It provides,
Outline: Soli Deo Gloria! Martin Luther, John Calvin, Jonathan Edwards, Charles Spurgeon, Theodore Beza, Francis Turretin, Huldych Zwingli - these are the voices that began and propelled the message of the Protestant Reformation. Centuries later, their collective voices echoes the solid foundation of our faith drawn from the sacred words of Scripture. Inspired by their work, Captivating Grace i…
Outline: Every four years, the International Calvin Congress gathers together a wide spectrum of presents from leading scholars to early-career researchers to learn from each other through several days of plenary lectures, panel sessions, and discussions. The fruits of the 13th quadrennial international Calvin Congress are now available. Several contributors focus directly on the conference the…
Outline : Knowing Creation is an essential resource for helping scholars from the fields of theology, biblical studies, philosophy, and science appreciate one another's concerns and perspectives. This constructive and informed account of a Christian theology of creation sets forth a convincing case for a positive relationship and mutually enriching dialogue between a theology of creation and co…
Outline : A CHILD-LIGHT BOOK. "Education is an adventure.... It's about people, children, life, reality!" - Susan Schaeffer Macaulay Every parent and teacher wants to give their children the best education possible. Everyone would like education to be a joyous adventure and celebration of life, as well as a solid preparation for living. Sadly, most education today falls far short of this goal.…
Around the corner from where I live, a house is for sale. In bold green letters the lawn sign reads: “I’m Gorgeous Inside!” The message is surprising. From the street, the house is thoroughly ordinary, even run-down........
This collection marks a turning point in the field of digital humanities: for the first time, a wide range of theorists and practitioners, those who have been active in the field for decades, and those recently involved, disciplinary experts, computer scientists, and library and information studies specialists, have been brought together to consider digital humanities as a discipline in its own…
The Philosophy Book explains more than one hundred of the greatest ideas in philosophy through clear, succinct text and easy-to-follow graphics. Using straightforward graphics and artworks, as well as thoroughly accessible text that elucidates more than two thousand years of philosophical thought, The Philosophy Book makes abstract concepts concrete. From moral ethics to the philosoph…
From the origins of our earliest African ancestors right up until the present day, History Year by Year covers the history of cultures and nations around the world in amazing visual detail. Discover the events, individuals, cultures, inventions and ideas that have shaped the world in this innovative and visually arresting book that presents the 'who', 'where' and 'what' of history as never b…
Outline: There was NO HARVEST UNTIL God's heard His people pray. As surely as a boat stuck on a sandbank needs the tide to lift it off and the plants need to be watered and well needs to be made into garments before it can be worn, The gospel needs the tide of prayer, the rain of intercession, and the garment that God's people weave when they meet together for prayer to flourish into a full har…
Outline : "This was the end of the old Rome. But it would turn out to be the rise of something much more powerful, both for good and for evil." (halaman akhir History of Ancient World). Apa yang terlintas di benak kita ketika membaca ending sebuah buku seperti di atas? Imaji yang terlintas adalah sebuah akhir yang "tidak biasa" untuk sebuah buku sejarah, tidak datar, tidak monoton, tapi menyi…
Outline : An indispensable guide for exploring the literary, historical, and theological issues behind the Old Testament. The purpose of studying the Old Testament is to understand God and his redemptive work more fully. However, this goal is complicated by the fact that it was transmitted through a very different language and culture from our own. A Survey of the Old Testament addresses backgr…
Outline: Focusing on the private and public use of space, this volume explores the religious life of the new Muslim communities in North America and Europe. Unlike most studies of immigrant groups, these essays concentrate on cultural practices and expressions of everyday life rather than on the political issues that dominate today's headlines. The authors emphasize the cultural strength and cr…
Outline: You may have lost a loved one or friend to suicide. Maybe at some time in your life you were suicidal, or you know someone who is depressed. In these pages you'll find stories shares by people who have walked where you are now. These are ordinary people who have overcome the darkness that invaded their lives. Once again light shines for them, and it can for you too. - Real-life stori…
Outline: The Bible contains four Gospels which tell the story of Jesus of Nazareth. And yet, many more Gospels once existed. Who, then, determined which Gospels would, for the next two thousand years, serve as the main gateways to Jesus and his teaching? Who Chose the Gospels? takes us to the scholarship behind the headlines, examining the great (and ongoing) controversy about how to look at an…
Outline: Nineteen biblical scholars and theologians in this volume explore the notions of union and participation within Pauline theology, teasing out the complex web of meaning conveyed through Paul's theological vision of being "in Christ." With essays that investigate Pauline theology and exegesis, examine highlights from reception history, and offer deep theological reflection, this exempla…
Outline: In a groudbreaking historical work that addresses religious conversion in the West from an uncompromisingly secular perspective, the author challenges the conventional narrative of conversion as a purely spiritual journey. From the transformation on the road to Damascus of the Jew Saul into the Christian evangelist Paul to a twenty-first-century "religious marketplace" in which half …
Overview: Buku ini menyediakan panduan bagi para mahasiswa, pengajar atau pembaca lainnya dengan mengeksplorasi masalah-masalah teologis, kesejarahan, dan sastra yang berhubungan dengan setiap kitab Perjanjian Lama dan Perjanjian Lama sebagai keseluruhan. Untuk masing-masing kitab Perjanjian Lama (dibicarakan menurut urutan kanon Alkitab dalam bahasa Inggris), survei ini membicarakan latar be…
Outline: In recent decades there has been a shift in focus from psychological and social problems - what might be called the "dark side" of humanity - to human well-being and flourishing. The positive psychology movement, along with changes in attitudes toward organizational and societal health, has generated a surge of interest in human happiness. This book is the definitive text for resear…
Overview: Anak-anak laki-laki maupun perempuan akan menyukai kisah buku ini - dua anak yang bersemangat dan suka belajar, yang menemukan indahnya rancangan Allah yang sangat luar biasa di dalam dunia ini. Melalui dua puluh cerita dengan ilustrasi yang menarik, disertai waktu interaktif antara anak-anak dan orangtua, anak-anak Anda akan belajar tentang: - Prinsip penciptaan bahwa "Allah menci…