Brings together the contemporary scholarship on ritual theory and practice, Eucharistic origins, the Eucharist and eschatology, the Eucharist and world hunger, the global economy, and the dynamics of torture in a dramatic vision of the transformative power of the Eucharist for our world.
Assesses the achievements and legacies of thirty-one theological giants in light of Christianity's engagement with imperial power, conquest, colonization, and post colonial themes. This is a textbook anthology suitable for classroom use.
New Approaches in Biblical Studies, Second Edition
Provides a classroom resource in biblical studies. This book contains introductions to critical methods in biblical study, focused on a biblical book, "Judges". It features additions to original articles along with essays on Gender Criticism, Cultural Criticism, and Post-colonial Criticism.
Explores the joy of faith, helping readers discover joy in the midst of struggle. This book builds on the six-time-tested marks of discipleship and introduces six practices for spiritual growth. It also explores the benefits of practicing discipleship and shows, how a practicing faith provides meaning, belonging, and joy.
New Testament Interpretations through Latina and Feminist Eyes
Pays attention to the role of women in the accounts of Jesus' passion and observes that some of the interpretations of Jesus' death in the New Testament open us up to life and liberation, while others have been used to perpetuate cycles of violence and victimization. This book explores five theological "images" of the death of Jesus.
This title examines how worship is, and should be, at the center of the assembly. Contributors look at the historical and contemporary factors that infuence how and why we worship the way we do. An essential resource for pastors, worship leaders and laity.
Offering a brief introduction to Gnosticism, this title addresses the nettling questions of origins and definition. It situates the advent of Gnosticism within the Greco-Roman religious world and critically appraises the sources. It features illustrations, maps, timeline, and bibliography. It is useful for students and scholars alike.
Luther's Theology of the Cross and its Relevance for South Asia
It is theologically imperative to face the issues of plurality of religions and poverty of the masses in South Asia. The questions of what does it mean to be a Christian and what is the relevance of church in this context are not merely matters of academic concern. Martin Luther's theology of the cross understands Jesus Christ as the sacrament and ......
Images of the Parable of the Prodigal Son from the Jerry Evenrud Collect
The Jerry Evenrud collection of images of the parable of the Prodigal Son is the largest known such collection in the world. It encompasses works from 1540 to 2005. The historical span of the collection affirms the continuing resonance of the parable. The media range from etchings, paintings, ceramics, sculpture, and fabric. The collection reveals ......
