Religion

Religions flourish everywhere around the planet, shaping people's lives, providing meaning and spiritual guidance in a perplexing world, giving comfort in times of distress. Divided into 52 sections and grouped into four chapters Religion: A Crash Course takes a geographical approach. It covers the ancient ...

The Christmas season is often one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year. It's all too easy to lose sight of what makes it special. Helping us refocus on what's truly important, John Piper leads us through twenty-five short meditations on Advent. The devotionals are drawn from his extensive ...

Offering a calm, balanced overview of the history of Gospel criticism, especially that of the late twentieth century, Blomberg introduces readers to the methods employed by New Testament scholars and shows both the values and limits of those methods. He then delves more deeply into the question of miracles, ...

25 Bible meditations based on Scripture verses and teaching nuggets from John Stott, with commentary and prayers from Christopher Wright. Accessible and bite-sized, fresh and exciting, each meditation deepens our appreciation of the timeless spiritual truths of Advent and Christmas.

From the mind of philosopher and humanitarian Jean Vanier comes this exploration of life's greatest questions: Who are we? Why are we here? What is the purpose of life?

Historical female perspectives on women whose lives were changed by Jesus This volume gathers the writings of thirty-one nineteenth-century women on the stories of women in the Gospels -- Mary and Martha, Anna, the Samaritan woman at the well, Herodias and Salome, Mary Magdalene, and more. The selected ...

Originally published: Valley Forge, Pa.: Trinity Press International, 1996.

This volume gathers the writings of thirty-five nineteenth-century women on the stories of women in Joshua and Judges. Recovering and analyzing neglected works by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and many others, Women of War,Women of Woe illuminates the biblical text, recovers a neglected ...

Provides a brief theology of the nature and purpose of creation. Davis summarizes the Bible's teaching about creation, noting that it was ultimately made to display God's glory. A Gospel Coalition booklet.

Guides ministers and trainee ministers towards a way of integrating theology, pastoral activity and personal faith.

Explores the lives and stories of Aidan, Bede and Cuthbert. After an introduction which tells appropriately of David Adam's ordination in Durham Cathedral, this work contains four chapters on each of them.

One of seven expositories on the Gospels written by Ryle. Students of God's Word will appreciate his thorough study and practical emphasis on the book of Mark. A Crossway Classic Commentary.

Ruth Valerio's book is perfect for individuals and groups to think, reflect, pray and be challenged together.' JUSTIN WELBY, from the Foreword

This title offers valuable perspectives on a contentious and complex area of debate for non-specialists prepared to weigh the information, seek clarification, and draw their own conclusion.

What if empathy could save us? From the top of Mount Kilimanjaro to the borders of war-torn Syria, Belinda Bauman takes readers along her journey to empathy. With cutting-edge neuroscience, biblical parables, and stories of brave women from across the globe, she casts a vision for lives and communities ...

A study of the relations between Christianity and the other major religions of Asia, delving into the diverse theologies of those who pioneered interfaith dialogue and acceptance.

An original and scholarly study of the role and significance of angels in the Bible and the Christian Church, showing how they are best understood in a context of ministry and pastoral care.

Drawing from his own experience leading worship in a large congregation and feeling the pull of performance, Manuel Luz guides us on a journey through worship that takes us far beyond style and deep into our own souls. With spiritual practices throughout, he calls us back to an honest worship that moves ...