Product Description: In a postmodern culture shaped by consumerism, it’s little wonder that there is confusion about what the church is supposed to be in the 21st century. In A New and Right Spirit, Rick Barger argues passionately for congregations to reexamine what it means to be an "authentic church" in a culture where authenticity is hard to come by...read more

Product Description: The essence of spirituality is loving God, says Powell. The Bible, the Talmud, and the Qu'ran all direct their followers not merely to believe in God, to trust God, to obey God, and to serve God - but to love God. Can we learn to love God? In this biblical spirituality for today, Powell's earnest plea is for Christians to revisit their faith not by blazing in religious enthusiasm but by harboring a steadier flame and deeper commitment...read more

Argues for a method of biblical interpretation that allows for multiple legitimate meanings, providing examples from popular literature and movies while considering in length the story of the Magi and the impact of Scripture on human truth. Original. (view table of contents)

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Product Description: This volume offers the collective insight of eleven scholars who represent the spectrum of New Testament studies. Their expert commentaries make this book an invaluable resource for both the seasoned researcher and the beginning student. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Product Description: Powell offers a creative pastoral approach to the theology of the Gospel of Matthew, consistent with the intentions of the author of the Gospel. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: In recent years, both religious and secular scholars have applied modern literary criticism to the Bible. This reference contains an annotated bibliography of more than 1,700 titles representative of this union of biblical studies and contemporary literary theory...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Provides an overview of current scholarship on Acts which will serve as a suitable introduction to that book of the Bible. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: A study of the complexities of narrative criticism in relation to the Bible. It seeks to demystify jargon, explain categories and exemplify techniques.