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An introduction to the key empiricists of the 17th and 18th centuries. It focuses on the canonical figures of the empiricist movement, Locke, Berkeley and Hume, and also explores the contributions made by other key figures such as Bacon, Hobbes, Boyle and Newton.

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Presents a picture of Jesus of Nazareth, highlighting the problems and pitfalls encountered in such a venture. This title sets out the sources (Graeco-Roman, Jewish and Christian), noting the problems connected with them, and focusing on the nature of the gospels, and the Synoptic versus the Johannine tradition.

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Offers an introduction to one of the core methods of approaching biblical texts.

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Offers an introduction to one of the core methods of approaching biblical texts.

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Provides a general introduction to Jewish law (Torah) for students ofNew Testament studies. >

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Provides a general introduction to Jewish law (Torah) for students ofNew Testament studies. >

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Just how did the Jewish and Christian Bibles come together Why were some ancient texts excluded Or included and later rejected What were the criteria This volume deals with a significant issue in light of the many and significant discoveries of ancient sacred or religious texts that were not included in the Jewish or Christian Bibles.

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Just how did the Jewish and Christian Bibles come together Why were some ancient texts excluded Or included and later rejected What were the criteria This volume deals with a significant issue in light of the many and significant discoveries of ancient sacred or religious texts that were not included in the Jewish or Christian Bibles.

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Providing ancient and modern-day examples to illustrate Stoic principles, this book guides readers through the themes and ideas of Stoic thought. It presents Stoicism as an ethically viable way of life through rejecting their notion of ethical perfectionism in favour of a type of ethical progressivism consistent with other Stoic principles.

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Providing ancient and modern-day examples to illustrate Stoic principles, this book guides readers through the themes and ideas of Stoic thought. It presents Stoicism as an ethically viable way of life through rejecting their notion of ethical perfectionism in favour of a type of ethical progressivism consistent with other Stoic principles.

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The Trinity is a core area of Christian belief. This guide offers an overview of the theological history of the concept of the Trinity. It expounds different conceptual models and the technical language used to express these models. It is suitable for students of Christian Theology.

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Guides the reader through challenging issues that face those attempting to deal with the subject of theological anthropology. This book addresses the complexities surrounding such questions as: What does it mean to be made in the image of God What does it mean to be a 'person' And, what constitutes a human person

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Offers an introduction to how to do theology in an academic context. This book provides a historical survey of key figures and concepts that bear on an understanding of difficult methodological issues in Christian theology. It summarizes the various theological methods deployed by theologians and churches over two millennia of Christian thought.

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Tillich's main contribution to theology was to offer an account of the significance of human agency within the history of God's salvation of the world. This book focuses on analyzing, clarifying and connecting the most central and difficult of Tillich's theological concepts.

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Tillich's main contribution to theology was to offer an account of the significance of human agency within the history of God's salvation of the world. This book analyzes, clarifies and connects some of the most central and difficult of Tillich's theological concepts.

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A guide to Tolstoy's literary and philosophical writings, focusing on aspects of his work that students find most difficult. It offers students an introduction to Tolstoy's literary works from his major novels to the shorter novels and texts, including "Hadji Murat" and "The Death of Ivan Ilyich".

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Offers students an introduction to Tolstoy's literary works from his major novels to the shorter novels and texts, including "Hadji Murat" and "The Death of Ivan Ilyich". This guide also covers major themes including sex, death, authority and evil and offers an overview of Tolstoy's religious and philosophical thought.

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Presents an introduction to the historical context, key themes and debates in Utilitarianism. This book presents a survey of the modern debate about utilitarianism and goes on to evaluate utilitarianism in comparison with other theories, in particular virtue ethics and Kantianism.

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Presents an introduction to the historical context, key themes and debates in Utilitarianism. This book presents a survey of the modern debate about utilitarianism and goes on to evaluate utilitarianism in comparison with other theories, in particular virtue ethics and Kantianism.

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Critically examines philosophical, ethical and religious arguments for and against vegetarianism.

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John Wesley is one of the most enigmatic religious figures in the eighteenth century. This book identifies some of the key factors contributing to perplexity and aids students in their understanding. It presents a variety of challenges for students.

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John Wesley is one of the most enigmatic religious figures in the eighteenth century. This book identifies some of the key factors contributing to perplexity and aids students in their understanding.