Provides detailed and satisfying answers to 19 general and 16 historical objections raised by Jews.
The relationship between God and his people is understood in various ways by the biblical writers- and it is arguably the apostle Paul who uses the richest vocabulary. Unique to Paul's writings is the term huiothesia- the process or act of being "adopted as son(s)." It occurs five times in three of his letters- where it functions as a key theological metaphor. Trevor Burke argues that huiothesi…
An Eternity 1988 Book of the Year! Since its publication- the New Dictionary of Theology has rapidly established itself as a standard- authoritative reference work in systematic and historical theology. More than 630 articles cover a variety of theological themes- thinkers and movements: from creation to the millennium from Abelard to Zwingli from Third World liberation theology to South Africa…
In recent decades Christian spirituality- spiritual formation and spiritual theology have become important concepts in the global evangelical community. Consequently- an accessible and reliable academic resource is needed on these topics---one that will offer a discerning orientation to the wealth of ecumenical resources available while still highlighting the distinct heritage and affirming the…