There is growing interest in the relationship between the arts and Christian faith. Much has been written about the arts and theology and the place of the arts in church life. Not as much has been written, however, about how the arts might actually advance spiritual formation in terms of the cumulative effect of religious experience and intentional practices. This book provides a modest step forward in that conversation, a conversation between theological aesthetics and practical theology. Under...
Robert Lewis examines Paul’s use of the phrase “Spirit of Adoption” in Romans 8:12-17 against the background of its Roman Imperial context in order to shed light on interpretation of Paul's Letter to the Romans. Whereas other scholars have explored what Paul may have meant when he uses the term “adoption” Lewis instead explores the reasons behind Paul's coupling of it with the term “spirit”. Having examined theories for a possible Jewish antecedent for Paul’s use of this phrase, and found them...
The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living
Moving On...to a life of Faith, Purpose, and Joy Certain passages in life call for reflection -- a look back at the past an a view toward what is to come. This is one of those times.As graduates look with eagerness -- and perhaps a little trepidation -- toward the future, Wayne Watson's ageless song For Such a Time as This instills renewed confidence in their God-given abilities and in their God. This inspirational book reminds us all that our lives have purpose and that we've been called to som...
An Apology for Both Parties in the Present Disputes Among the London Ministers, with Propositions for Peace.
The Church of England's New Hymn, to the State Scaffold in Westminster-Hall
by Theophylus Phylanglus
The Written Gospel-Labours of That Ancient and Faithful Servant of Jesus Christ, John Whitehead
by John Whitehead