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'Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail the incarnate deity ... Jesus, our Emmanuel.' Great words, from one of the most popular Christmas carols -- but what do they actually mean and do they really matter? Melvin Tinker introduces the doctrine of the incarnation of God the Son in Jesus Christ, in two parts. Part One approaches the incarnation by way of an exposition of chapter 1 of the New Testament letter to the Hebrews. This grounds the doctrine in Scripture, working through some of the theo...

In Mary's Bodily Assumption, Matthew Levering presents a contemporary explanation and defense of the Catholic doctrine of Mary's bodily Assumption. He asks: How does the Church justify a doctrine that does not have explicit biblical or first-century historical evidence to support it? With the goal of exploring this question more deeply, he divides his discussion into two sections, one historical and the other systematic. Levering's historical section aims to retrieve the rich Mariological doctr...

Redraws the map of the New Testament and Christian origins confronting much of the scepticism of recent New Testament scholarship to offer a new understanding of Resurrection, Christology, atonement and parousia.

Modern Marian devotion is growing among Catholics. Even other Christians are intensely interested in Mary, fuelled by concerns of the millennium plus reports of apparitions seen around the world, particularly at Medjugorje. Since this book uses the Bible as its sole reference for discussing Mary, it appeals to all denominations. Very clear and accessible, the book - -meditates on the seven times Mary spoke in scripture and on seven biblical incidents in which she figured prominently -upholds...

How should we relate to 'others' - those within a particular tradition, those of different traditions, and those who are oppressed? In the light of these anxieties, and building on the work of Andrew Shanks, this book offers a vision of Christ as 'the Shaken One', rooted in community with others. Shaped through dialogue with the theologies of John Hick and Lesslie Newbigin, Adams urges Christian communities to attend more deeply to the demands of ecumenical, dialogical and political theologies,...

Many experts in education, psychology, science, philosophy, politics, and across the social sciences and humanities believe that a plethora of people in the world have lost their way and lack a moral compass. In a world in which youth often lack guidance from parents, countless individuals are hurting from broken relationships, and many people lack a sense of purpose, direction, and a sense of who they are, there is a growing awareness around much of world that people should revisit the teaching...

This important study brings to the attention of Christian and Jewish scholars long-neglected historical background regarding the timetable and events of Passion Week. The study concentrates on critical matters of that week, and documents unexpected identities of dramatis personae, including the Beloved Disciple. The work also authoritatively discusses the restrictions placed by the administration of the perimeter city gates on the movements on all Jews in Jerusalem, including Jesus and his follo...

Seeing Jesus as He Really Is takes you on a journey through the Gospels and along the way, you'll see how Jesus really lived, how He radically changed the world, and how Jesus is portrayed through the word of God.Seeing Jesus as He Really Is will help every reader know how to answer the questions that Jesus asked His disciples, "Whom do men say that I am" and "Who do you say that I am?"Chapters include: Jesus and His Methods; The Sweet Presence of Jesus; The Name of Jesus; Called to Do the Works...

The Blackwell Companion to Jesus features a comprehensive collection of essays that explore the diverse ways in which Jesus has been imagined or portrayed from the beginnings of Christianity to the present day. Considers portrayals of Jesus in the New Testament and beyond, Jesus in non-Christian religions, philosophical and historic perspectives, modern manifestations, and representations in Christian art, novels, and filmComprehensive scope of coverage distinguishes this work from similar of...