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In Rhetoric, History, and Theology: Interpreting the New Testament, the contributors interpret the New Testament and early Christian literature in light of their rhetorical, historical, and theological elements.

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This collection of essays contains contributions from scholars who are recognized as among the best practitioners of New Testament rhetorical criticism. Three of them describe general theories of rhetoric based on both classical and contemporary models. The remainder provide new readings based on special theories of rhetoric, some not typically used in rhetorical analysis of New Testament texts.

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Righteous Indignation explores the philosophy of Christian angerfor example what anger is, what it means for God to be angry, and when anger is morally appropriate. The contributors examine several dimensions of the topic, including divine wrath, imprecatory psalms, and the proper place of anger in the life of Christians today.

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"Explores the socio-cultural dynamics of religious speeches through an analysis of Christian and Islamic sermons and preachers"--

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Written with the specific needs of students of religious studies in mind, Ritual: Key Concepts in Religious Studies surveys the field of ritual studies looking at it both historically within anthropology and in terms of its contemporary relevance to mass phenomena.

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This book is a literary analysis of selections from Luke and Acts concerned with: (1) exploring what Luke communicates about Gods kingdom by using language and imagery related to the Roman Empire; and (2) evaluating what this communication tells us about Lukes dispositions toward Rome.

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Does Easter pass in a blur of colored eggs and feasting but leave you spiritually craving for more This thought-provoking devotional will reignite your love and wonder for God and deepen your grasp of the Gospel. If you prepare for Easter with this book, you will joyfully run with the disciples to discover the empty tomb and what it means for your life.

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A constructive theology of aging and death building upon the thought of St. Augustine and Karl Barth with implications for virtue and medical ethics.

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Many Christians seek out a sacred space, but groundbreaking businessman Terry Looper wants you to discover the power of a sacred pace---a four-step process forged through years of experience that can help any Christian connect with God more deeply, hear him more clearly, and consistently make decisions that are in line with his will.

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Examines religions across the world, offering an insight into each tradition's views of the world, through their scriptural texts and spiritual practices. This book presents an overview of the meaning and guidance that people find in their religion through these sacred wisdoms. It is suitable for those studying religion.

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Examines religions across the world, offering an insight into each tradition's views of the world, through their scriptural texts and spiritual practices. This book presents an overview of the meaning and guidance that people find in their religion through these sacred wisdoms. It is suitable for those studying religion.

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Uses two case studies from early Christian Ireland, the Nauigatio sancti Brendani abbatis and the Rules of the Celi De to demonstrate two different ways of understanding sacred time.

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In this book, Patrick McMurray argues that Paul invokes sacrifice in Romans 12:1 to construct a new brotherhood with Christ and therefore gentile membership of Abraham's lineage as brothers alongside the Israelites. God's promise, requiring ethnic plurality, is thereby fulfilled, and their consequent spiritual transformation also fulfills the law.

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Drawing on methods in practical theology, Salvation as Praxis argues that a Christian understanding of salvation entails a way of life that shapes the present and works for a better future in this world. A greater engagement with ways of thinking about salvation should in practice engender transformative action.

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Drawing on methods in practical theology, Salvation as Praxis argues that a Christian understanding of salvation entails a way of life that shapes the present and works for a better future in this world. A greater engagement with ways of thinking about salvation should in practice engender transformative action.

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Much work in the field of theology and film lacks a theological focus. This book suggests a methodology based on the recognition of the imagination as the fundamental category in producing and interpreting film. It puts forward an argument that the imagination holds theological significance when it is conceived of in certain ways.

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