Books
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The Branch Exposition of the Bible
ISBN: 9781907713897
£39.99
A resource for preachers, scholars, and everyday Christians alike, to help open God’s word and shed its light into life, ministry and teaching. Inspired by the words of the great reformer Martin Luther about shaking every branch of Scripture, Michael A. Eaton helps us understand the meaning of the Bible and taste its fruit so that we can meet the resurrected Jesus Christ in the pages of Scripture.
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The Kingdom of God in Africa
ISBN: 9781783688111
£19.99
African Christianity is not an imported religion but rather one of the oldest forms of Christianity in the world. In this book, the only up-to-date, single-volume study of its kind, Mark Shaw and Wanjiru M. Gitau trace the development and spread of African Christianity through its two-thousand year history, demonstrating how the African church has faithfully testified to the power and...
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Vulnerable Love
ISBN: 9781839730009
£15.99
Bernhard Reitsma invites the church to rediscover a Christ-like approach to Islam – an approach that roots itself in love, vulnerability, and fearless embrace. Far from ignoring the complex challenges faced by Christians living in Muslim-majority nations – or in Western countries where Islam is on the rise – Reitsma addresses practical concerns such as persecution, political power, the nation...
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Scattered and Gathered
ISBN: 9781783687640
£36.99
Massive population movements of the last century have radically challenged our study and practice of mission. Where the church once rallied to go out into “the regions beyond,” Christian mission is currently required to respond and adapt to “missions around.” In this volume, experts in diaspora missiology from across the globe analyze the development of missions to migrants and add to our...
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Family in Mission
ISBN: 9781783688104
£16.99
Offering both a theological and practical foundation for understanding the role and significance of families in the vocation of the church, Johannes Reimer provides creative ideas for implementing a family-centered praxis that offers preparation and support to families living out their calling to make Christ known.
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Romans (Asia Bible Commentary Series)
ISBN: 9781783688470
£18.99
In a world torn by racial, social, economic, political, and gender tensions, the message of Romans is deeply relevant and needed. It is a message both powerful and simple: Christ loved us while we were enemies of God. Can we, then, not follow his example and love those who are different than us? Romans will prepare us to do so.
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Sarah’s Laughter
ISBN: 9781783688579
£11.99
Ramachandra draws on his distinctive positioning as a Sri Lankan Christian theologian – having lived and ministered in contexts shaped by the destruction of natural disasters and the violence of human evil – to confront the intellectual, moral, and political challenges posed to faith in our increasingly broken world. Sharing his own ongoing journey with suffering and a questing faith,...
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A Theology of Suffering
ISBN: 9781783687824
£15.99
Contemplating the suffering of Christ and other biblical figures, J. Bryson Arthur investigates a theology of suffering that testifies to its necessity within the plan of God. Bryson reminds us that the nature of suffering is to share fellowship with Christ – to take up one’s cross and follow him. Thus, suffering is not arbitrary but intrinsic to the path God has laid before our feet: a path...
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Creating Shared Resilience
ISBN: 9781783687916
£11.99
Boan and Ayers utilize their experience within the humanitarian sector to examine the evidence for effective partnerships between development agencies and local faith communities. They provide practical guidance on how church leaders can forge stronger relationships while reinforcing, rather than compromising, the unique calling of the church.
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Stumbling toward Zion
ISBN: 9781783687770
£12.99
World Christianity has a crucial role to play in recovering an understanding of God’s love for a suffering creation capable of restoring the credibility of Christian witness in the midst of our brokenness. Containing practical application for church life and mission, David W. Smith reclaims the importance of lament throughout Scripture and offers an opportunity to reengage with biblical...
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Authentic Forgiveness
ISBN: 9781783687732
£12.99
Authentic, biblically based forgiveness is a gift that God offers to humanity so that hurt can be healed, the cycle of retaliation broken, a painful past soothed, and estranged relationships reconciled and restored. Dr John Tran explains how forgiveness in both Western and Chinese cultures differs from the practice outlined in God’s word. Combining biblical and theological understanding with...
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God and Creation
ISBN: 9781783687565
£16.99
This collection of essays – the product of the 8th annual conference of the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology – wrestles with the topics of God and creation from distinctly African perspectives. Touching on topics from environmentalism, to ethnic conflict, to childlessness, the contributors present a powerful and timely reflection on the nature of God as creator and the implications of...
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In Search of Christ in Latin America
ISBN: 9781783686599
£21.99
Noted theologian Samuel Escobar offers a magisterial survey and study of Christology in Latin America. Escobar provides theological, historical, and cultural analysis of Latin American understandings of Christ and places liberation theology within its social and revolutionary context. This book is an important step toward a rich understanding of the spiritual reality and powerful message of...
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The Theology of the Hebrew Bible
ISBN: 9781783687305
£8.99
This introduction sets out to make the implicit explicit, exploring the impact of philosophical thought on Old Testament theology’s most influential thinkers. Providing an overview of the discipline’s development, Professor Hanes traces the intellectual and social currents that shaped Old Testament theology from early church history to today.
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Let the Church Meet in Your House!
ISBN: 9781783687206
£16.99
As Christians, we yearn to see our communities saturated with the good news of Jesus Christ, but there are countless obstacles to overcome as we seek to fulfil this vision. In this book, Emerson Manaloto offers the model of New Testament-based house churches as the vehicle for gospel ministry in communities around the world with specific applications for the Filipino context.
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Ruth
ISBN: 9781783685462
£11.99
This commentary presents the book of Ruth through a uniquely Asian lens that helps bring out the nuances of this Old Testament text that are often missed or misunderstood. This commentary brings the text to life; Ruth is no longer a story in a time long gone, but one that effortlessly unfolds right in front of your eyes.
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Early Christianity
ISBN: 9781783685684
£25.99
Designed as an undergraduate textbook, and shaped by needs of both Muslim and Christian students across Africa, this resource provides a thorough introduction to the history, theology and teaching of early Christianity.Professors Helleman and Gaiya follow Christianity from its inception in Jerusalem through to the decline of the Roman Empire in the Mediterranean and the development of Orthodox...
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All Things New
ISBN: 9781783686469
£14.99
In All Things New, leading theologians and biblical scholars from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and North America offer readers a glimpse of how Christians around the globe are perceiving and describing the Christian hope. The result is a remarkably refreshing and distinctive vision of eschatology guaranteed to raise new questions and add new insights to the global church’s vision of the eschaton.
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Give Up the Purple
ISBN: 9781783686810
£9.99
It would seem that every culture on earth has a propensity towards controlling and authoritarian leadership – at its very core, the human condition has a desire for control and self-determination. In this book, Julyan Lidstone uses his decades of experience in western and central Asia and, most importantly, the authoritative teaching of the Bible, to shed light on issues of authoritarian...
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Asian Christian Theology
ISBN: 9781783686438
£20.99
Asian Christian Theology provides a survey of contextually reflective, robustly evangelical theology for students to engage with the core doctrines of Christianity and their outworking in different cultures across Asia. Ideal for use as a companion textbook in Asian seminaries and institutions, this book will also provide excellent further reading for those outside of Asia seeking global...
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Character and Virtue in Theological Education
ISBN: 9781783686971
£23.99
Dr Marvin Oxenham expertly uses the genre of the epistolary novel to help the reader understand the nature of character and virtue education and their relationship to theological education. He draws on a vast array of disciplines, from educational philosophy and political science to theology and andragogy, in this winsome story that explores how global theological education can better...
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Jonah
ISBN: 9781783686452
£9.99
Dr. Rosa Shao beautifully weaves together the story of the biblical text with narratives from the Asian (Chinese and Filipino) contexts and psychological insights. Testifying to how she was drawn to the book, Dr. Shao shares how this book has impacted her personally and demonstrates how others can hear the book’s message in their own context. From better understanding the story of Jonah,...
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Ezra and Nehemiah
ISBN: 9781783681556
£15.99
The examples in these books, of leading through challenges and opposition by trusting the Lord and committing to prayer, testify to how God’s gracious hand guides and blesses his people at each step. The careful exposition of these two books provides a valuable model for us to balance prayer and action with contextual application, and how the full obedience of leaders can lead to communities...
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Included and Valued
ISBN: 9781783686131
£12.99
Without a basic understanding of common disabilities, how can churches equip those with a disability and encourage greater inclusion in church and community life? Focused on the African context, this comprehensive guide to disability and the church gives theology students, pastors and church leaders the introduction they need to effectively minister in their churches and communities.
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Exploring Doctrine
ISBN: 9781783686421
£11.99
Students with a basic English proficiency struggle to benefit from the wealth of English language theological resources. This textbook bridges the gap between intermediate English and theological English by providing an overview of evangelical Christian doctrine that couples language instruction with theological education. The reading passages and learning activities, which focus upon...
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Colossians and Philemon
ISBN: 9781783686056
£15.99
Paul’s epistle to the Colossians provided guidance on how to deal with their past, showing them how faith in Christ brings new meaning to their situation. In his epistle to Philemon, Paul demonstrates the potential when slaves responded to the gospel and turned to Christ. Both of these epistles are extremely relevant to the church in Asia today, especially as it is confronted with syncretism,...
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God Is One
ISBN: 9781783685769
£19.99
Dr Kuhn explores the teachings of two Arab Christian theologians from the Abbasid Era (750–1250), ʿAbd Allāh Ibn al-Ṭayyib and Iliyyā of Nisibis, and how they defended the Christian view of God as three-in-one in the Muslim milieu and in reference to the Islamic concept of tawḥīd, that God is indivisibly one. The intellectual contribution of these two Christian thinkers in the Muslim Golden...
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The Missiology Behind the Story
ISBN: 9781783685981
£14.99
This book provides a fresh look at the theology driving Christian mission and at emerging ministry models by addressing ten aspects of missio Dei in the Middle Eastern context. Subjects like church planting, discipleship, media, and peace building are introduced with their historical background, and contemporary stories and case studies of transformative work in the MENA region. All Christians...
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Philippians
ISBN: 9781783685851
£13.99
Asian Christians will identify with the context of the epistle to the Philippians – a church hemmed in on every side. The internal struggles of the community, personality conflicts among leaders, division within the church, and challenges from false teachers coupled with the violent threat from outside the church parallels the situation in many parts of Asia. This commentary studies the text...
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Seeking a City with Foundations
ISBN: 9781783684977
£19.99
More than half the people in the world live in cities, including a growing number of megacities with populations exceeding ten million people. This trend means that an understanding of urbanization must be an urgent priority for Christian theology and mission across the globe. This updated edition of Seeking a City with Foundations, with an additional chapter, explores Christian responses to...
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Tackling Trauma
ISBN: 9781783684816
£20.99
Trauma is a universal phenomenon, caused by international catastrophes or individual, personal tragedy. This team of experienced and informed Christian professionals from around the world promote a deep biblical response to trauma through clinical and theological wisdom and their first-hand experience of witnessing and experiencing trauma.
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Dark Days of Authoritarianism
ISBN: 9781783684854
£15.99
Philippine history is long and complex, but the stories and reflections in Dark Days of Authoritarianism, from remarkable individuals willing to stake their lives for freedom, shed light on life under the martial law instituted by President Ferdinand Marcos from 1972 to 1981, and up to the 1986 peaceful popular uprising. It provides important lessons for a new generation facing the menace of...
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Governance and Christian Higher Education in the African Context
ISBN: 9781783685455
£15.99
The articles in this book, the product of the 2017 conference of the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology, address the themes and other topics relating to the spheres of government and education in Africa to enhance our understanding of the challenges faced in African contexts. A wide range of Christian scholar-leaders provide a way forward for other church and institutional leaders who are...
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How Long, O Lord?
ISBN: 9781783684939
£16.99
This book deals with the grand vision of reconciliation and is a challenge to the contemporary church to widen its scope of mission. It tells the biblical story of reconciliation and the practice of the church in being a healing and restorative community. With particular focus on the Philippines this much needed work shows how the work of reconciliation is done in different parts of the world.
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James
ISBN: 9781783688661
£10.99
James convinced that our devotion to God must be reflected in the way we live, and so he writes a letter that is full of sound, practical advice. He exhorts us to control our tongues, he speaks against greed, envy, and wrong desires, and he gives wise advice about enduring suffering, praying for ailing believers, and restoring believers who are tempted to depart from the truth. Using Asian...
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1 Samuel
ISBN: 9781783685172
£18.99
1 Samuel is full of riveting narratives related to the beginning of dynastic monarchy in ancient Israel. Both theologically and historically informed, this commentary will help those from cultures heavily influenced by the Chinese historical novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, to understand the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, as well as inform those interested in East Asian culture of...
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Following Jesus in Turbulent Times
ISBN: 9781783685134
£11.99
Using Resurrection Church Beirut’s powerful testimony, Pastor Hikmat Kashouh teaches us how to disciple refugees from Arab contexts. In this book the church has a resource to help love, serve and disciple refugees, equip emerging indigenous leaders and understand discipleship of people from non-Christian backgrounds.
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Leadership in Theological Education, Volume 3
ISBN: 9781783684779
£18.99
Faculty development is at the heart of theological education. This book lays the foundation for institutions to equip, train and release emerging academic leaders to advance their careers and improve the standards of their teaching and research. The contributors to this volume share the findings of research conducted at evangelical academic institutions in various contexts around the world so...
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Esther
ISBN: 9781783685059
£11.99
The book of Esther seems to show little interest in the temple, the Promised Land, prayer or other signs of the Israelite religion. Most peculiarly for a book of the Bible, there is no explicit mention of God! Yet there are many similarities with present situations in Asia, which open ways for God to speak today. Lau examines the book in its original context, and considers how to interpret and...
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African Contextual Realities
ISBN: 9781783684731
£18.99
Everyone who has “eyes to see” acknowledges the growing importance of the African church to the future of global Christianity. But what does it mean for the church to take root in Africa? How should the message of the gospel and the practice of Christianity be contextualized for Africa? African Contextual Realities addresses many of the questions surrounding contextualization from a practical...
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Is It Working? Researching Context to Improve Curriculum
ISBN: 9781783683338
£12.99
At the 2015 ICETE triennial international consultation institutional leaders from a diverse global background presented journeys of research in their own contexts in relation to theological education. These reports make up the chapters of this volume and provide new insights to actual ministry needs in society as well as how changes have been boldly made to educate students to minister in...
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Christian Reflection in Africa
ISBN: 9781783688975
£49.99
This reference collection presents academic reviews of more than twelve-hundred contemporary Africa-related publications relevant for informed Christian reflection in and about Africa. The collection is based on the review journal BookNotes for Africa, a specialist resource dedicated to bringing to notice just such publications, and furnishing them with one-paragraph description and evaluation.
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The Church from Every Tribe and Tongue
ISBN: 9781783684489
£14.99
The Book of Revelation describes a church from every tribe, tongue, people, and nation glorifying the Lamb that was slain. As the church expands in the Majority World and Christianity becomes an increasingly global faith, this vision is an increasingly visible reality. Written by nine theologians and biblical scholars from Africa, Asia, Latin America and North America, each provide fresh...
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Leviticus
ISBN: 9781783681693
£16.99
The book of Leviticus has a two-fold mission. Leviticus 1–16 symbolizes the order of the world through sacrifices, purity law, and sacred boundaries, so that God’s people can acknowledge his presence and lordship in their different aspects of life. The second part of the book, from Leviticus 17–27, extends the belief of holiness through moral laws of sex and social justice, so that God’s...
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The Church in Disorienting Times
ISBN: 9781783684342
£12.99
How can we be the salt, light and yeast that Scripture exhorts us to be when faced with despair? How can we live as active heroes when others expect us to be passive victims? The expert contributors of this book delve into these issues to give churches direction in these disorienting times.
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Numbers
ISBN: 9781783684144
£14.99
The book of Numbers is a misunderstood book of the Bible. It is about more than just numbers. Instead, when read closely, one gets the chance to follow the Israelites on their “Journey with God in the Desert”. The Hebrew title, Bammidbar, means “In the Desert”, indicating that the setting is the most important part of the story. The God who delivered them from Egypt is the same God who said he...
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Ministry Education That Transforms
ISBN: 9781783684229
£12.99
This book brings together theological insight and educational research in support of practical methods that align with transformative ends. The authors’ experience with Global Associates for Transformational Education workshops, testifies that this is not a mere call for change, but a tested methodology crucial to theological education.
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Challenging Tradition
ISBN: 9781783684137
£27.99
The surge of theological education in the rapidly growing Majority World church has highlighted the inadequacy of traditional Western methods of thinking and learning to fully accomplish the task at hand. Challenging Tradition: Innovation in Advanced Theological Studies highlights the need for these traditions to be reconsidered in every context throughout the world. Drs Shaw and Dharamraj,...
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Praying Through the Psalms
ISBN: 9781907713392
£11.99
This collection of 150 beautiful and unique prayers, inspired by each of the Psalms and birthed in the same land as Jesus, will help you grow in understanding the struggles of Christians in the Middle East, and deepen your love for God.
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Japanese Understanding of Salvation
ISBN: 9781783683703
£37.99
The dominating worldview in Japan is deeply animistic. Beliefs such as the Japanese mana-concept, ki (気) and the concept of God/god(s), kami (神), are pervasive among Japanese, fundamentally influencing their society. Dr Heißwolf, critically examines the animism in Japan in light of core Christian beliefs.This meticulous study is framed squarely within missiological thought and praxis so...
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The Maturing Church
ISBN: 9781783683659
£13.99
For a church to be considered mature an integrated approach between contextualization, discipleship and mission is required. Globally, the church is facing multiple challenges both from within and from without. Despite the challenges, however, churches in the Majority world continue to grow rapidly. But is this growth in numbers accompanied by spiritual depth? And is this growth built upon...
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Grieving with Hope
ISBN: 9781783683772
£14.99
In this well-researched work, Dr Albín Masarik explores various features of funeral sermons arising from their unique context and homiletic process. Addressing the definition of a funeral sermon, their categorisation, purpose and context, this book brings clarity to inform the exercise of preaching a funeral sermon and help pastors and theologians grapple with how to best shepherd their flock...
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Christianity and Suffering
ISBN: 9781783683604
£16.99
Christianity and Suffering: African Perspectives addresses the need for sustained theological reflection on suffering by Africans, or for Africans and is the fruit of the 5th Annual Conference of the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology. The contributions address age-old issues like why God does not prevent or relieve human suffering; they wrestle with causes of suffering including...
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Unashamed Servant-Leadership
ISBN: 9781783683666
£14.99
Dr Rajagopal’s rigorous examination of the Asian social, cultural and theological context in relation to women in Christian leadership builds a strong platform for their stories from across Asia to resound off the pages of this book. This thorough study not only illuminates the Asian context but is eminently transferable to other parts of the Majority World and the West in pursuit of releasing...
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Leadership in Theological Education, Volume 2
ISBN: 9781783683390
£21.99
This publication is the second of three volumes that accompany IPAL seminars while independently providing wider access to principles required by academic leaders for institutional and curriculum development. It’s intentional awareness of a range of non-Western contexts, makes this a much-needed guide for course administrators around the world.
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Missio Politica
ISBN: 9781783683512
£12.99
Evangelical politicians are not exempt from scandals of corruption and complaints of ineffectiveness. Are Christians unable to do better politics than others? Are they less prepared? Is the whole political involvement of Christians under question?
Reimer explores the answers to these questions by articulating a theology of the church’s political mission. The church is not a political party, but...
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Breath and Bone
ISBN: 9781783682973
£16.99
This festschrift honours Chris Wright on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The theologians and leaders who have contributed to it have all benefitted from his friendship, scholarship, and partnership in the gospel. These essays demonstrate how preachers, scholars and writers from around the world are fleshing out the mission of God and breathing new life into the bones of Chris’s thinking.
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So Great a Salvation
ISBN: 9781783683789
£14.99
In So Great a Salvation nine scholars from the global church reflect deeply on soteriology in the Majority World. For many Christians outside Europe and North America, the doctrine of salvation is not a mere theological construct but, rather, a matter of life and death. Taking African, Asian, Latin American, and First Nations cultural contexts into account, this book allows readers to see...
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Transitioning from a Theological College to a Christian University
ISBN: 9781783683185
£15.99
The decision for ministerial training institutions to become broader educational institutions is not unique to a specific geographical context. While there are many examples of notable institutions making this transition in North America and Europe, little reflection has been carried out in the global south.The study explores the motivations of educational leaders in pursuing such a...
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Micah
ISBN: 9781783683253
£11.99
The Asia Bible Commentary Series empowers Christian believers in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the Body of Christ in Asia by providing pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible.
Micah contains a...
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Thinking Theologically about Language Teaching
ISBN: 9781783682881
£17.99
We can overlook bringing our work in line with the reality created, sustained, and purposed through Christ. This is much more than working with excellence. Language teachers are at a crossroads of linguistics, culture, and education. These essays establish pedagogy upon theology, providing guidance to glorify God specific to language teaching.
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African Voices
ISBN: 9781783683031
£19.99
This publication explores the significant presence of African Christianity in Britain. It is a unique expression of theology from African Christians, contextualizing the gospel for a multicultural British society. Under three key areas of missiology, contextual constructive theology and transformative practical theology the contributors interact with topics such as reverse missiology, African...
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Towards Vital Wholeness in Theological Education
ISBN: 9781783682935
£15.99
Critics are increasingly bringing attention to flaws of theological education. This examination of the issue of holistic practices in theological schools provides sage and doable solutions where others have only observed systemic gaps. Jaison dissects issues, diagnoses symptoms and prescribes the way forward to stronger leaders practising ministry.
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Knowing God – The Trilogy
ISBN: 9781783688968
£29.99
This trilogy is now available in one volume for the first time. As the Godhead is indivisible, so should be our understanding and examination of the Trinity, therefore it is fitting for these three books on discovering God in the Old Testament Scriptures to be available as one coherent book. With a new preface and revised content, this book will be as valuable a resource for the church today...
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Matthew
ISBN: 9781783681716
£18.99
The Great Commission is yet to be fulfilled. Asian churches, like Matthew’s original audience, are encountering various challenges as they obey Jesus’ last command in the First Gospel. The promise of the presence of God accompanies Jesus’ command and in Matthew’s narrative God’s presence is seen powerfully in Jesus’ life. Believers today can hold to the same promise, and this promise should be...
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Strangers in the Kingdom
ISBN: 9781783682775
£11.99
This book asks why God cares for the displaced, presenting biblical, theological, and missiological foundations for ministries to those impacted this way. Addressing humanitarian and legal needs of the displaced is the starting point, but relief, repatriation, and resettlement programs need to help the stranger find a place to belong.
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The Story of the Church in South Africa
ISBN: 9781783682485
£17.99
Roy provides comprehensive, succinct historical analysis with sympathy and honesty. He does not shy away from failures and sins of the participants in this story of South Africa. This book is a testimony of divine love and patience in the midst of human folly and frailty as well as successes and faithful service to God.
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Leadership in Theological Education, Volume 1
ISBN: 9781783682188
£19.99
This book is the first of three publications to accompany and support the IPAL seminars and provide wider access to the principles required by academic leaders for institutional development. The contributing chapters are all aimed to share the expertise and understanding the authors have of leading evangelical academic institutions and are organised under four sections of foundations for...
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Partnership Theology in Creative Access Regions
ISBN: 9781783681082
£16.99
Partnerships in mission are grounded in relationships, relationships that flow from the Trinity and are manifested in the purpose of God, the body of Christ, the gifts of the Spirit, and the church. Through this book the body of Christ will be encouraged to strengthen cooperation and collaboration in the accomplishment of the Great Commission, and achieve far more in partnership than could be...
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Preaching That Comes Alive
ISBN: 9781783682447
£17.99
Using real-life sermon examples from across Asia that reflect issues facing Asian Christians, Maggie Low builds a picture of a sermon as a body taking you step-by-step through guidelines for what this body needs to come alive. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced preacher, you will learn to preach more confidently and relevantly through this skilful integration of biblical theology,...
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Isesomo
ISBN: 9781783681747
£9.99
This biography tells the story of Bishop Muhindo Isesomo, DR Congo country coordinator for Langham Preaching. Following a radical conversion from a hedonistic life in his youth, Isesomo has dedicated himself to preaching the Gospel indiscriminately in a divided, war-torn nation, even to guerrilla soldiers in the jungle’s depths. Isesomo never sought high office in the Anglican church but his...
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Global Kingdom, Global People
ISBN: 9781783681983
£11.99
This book gives a prophetic call to proclaim the good news and do justice in and towards every culture under the sun, while demystifying some of the major narratives that inform worldviews across the globe today. And it is the kingdom of God for every tribe, tongue, people and nation that brings true global unity not globalization.
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Taking Up the Mantle
ISBN: 9781783682065
£16.99
Salinas helps the reader understand the development of Latin American evangelical theological thought over the past hundred years. Salinas challenges new generations to pick up the task of contextually living out the biblical message, learning from the example of the godly men and women that came before them. From the Panama Congress of 1916 to the end of the millennium, this book introduces...
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The Spirit over the Earth
ISBN: 9781783682560
£14.99
The contributors to this volume reflect deeply on the role of the Holy Spirit in both the church and the world in dialogue with their respective contexts and cultures. Taking African, Asian, and Latin American cultural contexts into account gives rise to fresh questions and insights regarding the Spirit's work as witnessed in the world and demonstrates how the theological heritage of the West...
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The Motif of Hospitality in Theological Education
ISBN: 9781783681211
£20.99
This book provides an integrated biblical, theological, and educational rationale to in- form theological educators of the place of hospitality in enhancing their quest to create more effective learning environments for the holistic formation of students. Dr Davina Soh explores key elements of hospitality such as inclusion, presence, care, and reciprocity, which when combined, can deliver the...
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Writing and Research
ISBN: 9781783688951
£20.99
Written in a simple yet engaging style, Dr Kevin Smith applies his years of experience and expertise in scholarly writing and research in this one-volume guide. Perfect as an introduction for new and continuing undergraduate or postgraduate students, this publication provides helpful guidelines and illustrations on all the elements that go into producing an academic work.
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Excellence in Theological Education
ISBN: 9781783682027
£14.99
Theological schools are often led by teachers with minimal administrative experience or training. Excellence in Theological Education is designed to help leaders of theological schools, especially within the Majority World, to affirm the excellence of their own training institutions, and where excellence may be lacking, to discover ideas that will strengthen the quality of administration and...
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Theological Models of the Doctrine of the Trinity
ISBN: 9781783689064
£13.99
Dr Kombo brings a unique and valuable contribution to understanding the Trinity and how God can be understood within the context of any culture and language. He recognises and brings into focus God’s self-presentation in Scripture. Kombo interacts with how various traditions viewed God and their interpretation of the Trinity including a distinctly African view of God from the Luo language...
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Twin Cultures Separated by Centuries
ISBN: 9781783681181
£19.99
Spurgeon works from the Greek text of 1 Corinthians in a study of reverse-contextualisation, highlighting the commonalities between the contexts of Corinthian and Indian cultures and applying the principles to Indian Christians today. Spurgeon first presents Indian similarities to those in Corinth, moves on to biblical principles Paul raises for the Corinthian church’s attention–especially...
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1, 2, 3 John
ISBN: 9781783688685
£13.99
Today the Asian church ministers in a multi-religious and often multi-cultural environment and faces serious challenges. Thankfully we have a resource that offers guidance and encouragement – the ancient documents known as 1, 2 and 3 John. In this commentary Dr. Gilbert Soo Hoo provides careful textual analysis alongside contextual relevance in the hope that the reader will hear God’s voice,...
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Judges
ISBN: 9781783688678
£19.99
The book of Judges marks an important transition in the life of Israel. This commentary seeks to help readers navigate the many strange stories and characters of Judges by providing an overall framework for reading it and by explaining a way of entering its stories so that that they can be appropriated in an Asian context.
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Lamentations
ISBN: 9781783681914
£10.99
The book of Lamentations cannot be truly appreciated without knowing suffering and the agony that follows tragic experiences. In this commentary Dr. Federico Villanueva relates the experience of his fellow country men and women in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda to the experience of the Jewish people after the destruction of Judah and the city of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. By...
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Reincarnation, Oblivion or Heaven?
ISBN: 9781783681075
£23.99
In this study, Dr Bobby Bose not only develops a solid biblical theology of death, he also reviews the teachings of contemporary and historical Christian theologians around the world, and examines the “state-after-death” beliefs of Hindus, Muslims and Secular Humanists.
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Psalms 1–72
ISBN: 9781783688654
£20.99
This commentary provides an exposition that the reader can engage with in their own community of faith in the Asian cultural context. In addition the author provides cultural reflections on a wide variety of relevant topics that include the likes of lament, praise, creation, meditation, depression and natural phenomena.
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Mission Drift?
ISBN: 9781783680955
£12.99
The author analyses several aspects that can cause “mission drift” and highlights some of the practical challenges related to combining social action and the proclamation of the gospel to avoid this with respect to the objectives of Christian integral mission. The viability of this new mission concept is tested with special reference to specific microfinance operations as a platform for social...
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Thinking Biblically about Islam
ISBN: 9781783689125
£20.99
This book seeks to ground the readers’ thinking about Islam and their relationships with Muslims on a biblical foundation by giving them a framework for thinking about religions and for seeing where the Bible can be applied to Islam and Muslims.
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Understanding and Developing Theological Education
ISBN: 9781907713880
£39.99
This handbook is about the leadership and curriculum development of theological education. Written primarily for those in leadership roles at theological schools and training institutions, this work intends to lay a theoretical foundation as well as give practical suggestions for the formation and design of theological education.
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Compassion and the Mission of God
ISBN: 9781783681143
£15.99
This book traces God’s compassion as it is revealed in the Old and New Testaments, exploring the expression and impact of compassion in the early church through its actions and teachings. Focusing on the church’s responsibility to be compassionate, Dr Rupen Das underlines the theological and missiological questions central to any discussion on the compassion of God. This book provides an...
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The Trinity among the Nations
ISBN: 9781783681051
£14.99
This publication focuses on Christian understandings of the character and work of God in various contexts. The contributors highlight global trends in trinitarian theology in relation to historic Christian confessions, especially the Nicene Creed, and draw out the rich implications of the doctrine of God for the church and Christian living today.
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Handbook for Supervisors of Doctoral Students in Evangelical Theological Institutions
ISBN: 9781783680962
£22.99
This book presents doctoral supervision as a task involving both academic and spiritual formation. It meets the need for a handbook that deals with supervision from the perspective of the supervisor who is an evangelical Christian and who teaches in an evangelical theological institution, although the principles set out here will also be of help to evangelical supervisors who work in a secular...
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Imaginative Preaching
ISBN: 9781783688999
£14.99
This book explores what is possible when the Scripture to be preached is prayed through the agency of two ancient prayer disciplines: lectio divina and Ignatian Gospel Contemplation. Through the experiences of eight vocational pastor-preachers this study tracks the difficulties, discoveries and delights as they commit to utilizing these prayer disciplines as part of their regular sermon...
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Best Practice Guidelines for Doctoral Programs
ISBN: 9781783680801
£9.99
Throughout the Majority World, evangelical theological education is experiencing unprecedented growth. As its impact reverberates through the Church, a central factor is the emergence of evangelical doctorate programs. This book includes resources for these programs emerging from ICETE’s Doctoral Initiative, including the Beirut Benchmarks for Research Doctoral Programs (2010), the Beirut...
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Connecting Curriculum with Context
ISBN: 9781783680689
£10.99
Theological education doesn’t happen in isolation. Framed within all of the contexts emerging from today’s pluralistic world, its success must involve connecting curriculum to context. Graduates must engage effectively in specific ministry contexts. Engaging with various models of theological education, this book explores the challenge of context, as well as identifying steps in the logical...
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Serving Communities
ISBN: 9781783680849
£17.99
The contexts in which theological schools operate is changing rapidly, presenting CEOs, administrators, faculty, and governing bodies with new challenges. How can theological schools adapt to these changing contexts while maintaining missional clarity? What role do each of these groups of actors play in this process? This publication describes the experience of four theological schools and...
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Mission without Conquest
ISBN: 9781783689163
£18.99
Almost sixty years ago, the Mennonite missionary team working in the Argentine Chaco decided to look for ways to be effective in their ministry while being faithful to Jesus’ lifestyle and teaching. They found an alternative missionary style of walking alongside those they worked with, giving priority to the integrity of the local people. This is a historical narrative of how the Toba Qom...
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From Genocide to Generosity
ISBN: 9781783688838
£14.99
The stories of Rwandans transformed from haters to healers, bringers of violence to makers of peace.
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Every Believer a Disciple!
ISBN: 9781783688722
£16.99
The growth of Christianity in recent decades has been remarkable, but has it been growth with depth? This book was born out of the realization that churches throughout the world, despite their numerous evangelistic events and activities, are struggling to produce true disciples of Jesus. The author proposes an alternative ecclesial and missional paradigm, that will enable us to better equip...
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The Branch Exposition of the BibleISBN: 9781907713897£39.99
A resource for preachers, scholars, and everyday Christians alike, to help open God’s word and shed its light into life, ministry and teaching. Inspired by the words of the great reformer Martin Luther about shaking every branch of Scripture, Michael A. Eaton helps us understand the meaning of the Bible and taste its fruit so that we can meet the resurrected Jesus Christ in the pages of Scripture.
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The Kingdom of God in AfricaISBN: 9781783688111£19.99
African Christianity is not an imported religion but rather one of the oldest forms of Christianity in the world. In this book, the only up-to-date, single-volume study of its kind, Mark Shaw and Wanjiru M. Gitau trace the development and spread of African Christianity through its two-thousand year history, demonstrating how the African church has faithfully testified to the power and...
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Vulnerable LoveISBN: 9781839730009£15.99
Bernhard Reitsma invites the church to rediscover a Christ-like approach to Islam – an approach that roots itself in love, vulnerability, and fearless embrace. Far from ignoring the complex challenges faced by Christians living in Muslim-majority nations – or in Western countries where Islam is on the rise – Reitsma addresses practical concerns such as persecution, political power, the nation...
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Scattered and GatheredISBN: 9781783687640£36.99
Massive population movements of the last century have radically challenged our study and practice of mission. Where the church once rallied to go out into “the regions beyond,” Christian mission is currently required to respond and adapt to “missions around.” In this volume, experts in diaspora missiology from across the globe analyze the development of missions to migrants and add to our...
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Family in MissionISBN: 9781783688104£16.99
Offering both a theological and practical foundation for understanding the role and significance of families in the vocation of the church, Johannes Reimer provides creative ideas for implementing a family-centered praxis that offers preparation and support to families living out their calling to make Christ known.
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Romans (Asia Bible Commentary Series)ISBN: 9781783688470£18.99
In a world torn by racial, social, economic, political, and gender tensions, the message of Romans is deeply relevant and needed. It is a message both powerful and simple: Christ loved us while we were enemies of God. Can we, then, not follow his example and love those who are different than us? Romans will prepare us to do so.
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Sarah’s LaughterISBN: 9781783688579£11.99
Ramachandra draws on his distinctive positioning as a Sri Lankan Christian theologian – having lived and ministered in contexts shaped by the destruction of natural disasters and the violence of human evil – to confront the intellectual, moral, and political challenges posed to faith in our increasingly broken world. Sharing his own ongoing journey with suffering and a questing faith,...
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A Theology of SufferingISBN: 9781783687824£15.99
Contemplating the suffering of Christ and other biblical figures, J. Bryson Arthur investigates a theology of suffering that testifies to its necessity within the plan of God. Bryson reminds us that the nature of suffering is to share fellowship with Christ – to take up one’s cross and follow him. Thus, suffering is not arbitrary but intrinsic to the path God has laid before our feet: a path...
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Creating Shared ResilienceISBN: 9781783687916£11.99
Boan and Ayers utilize their experience within the humanitarian sector to examine the evidence for effective partnerships between development agencies and local faith communities. They provide practical guidance on how church leaders can forge stronger relationships while reinforcing, rather than compromising, the unique calling of the church.
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Stumbling toward ZionISBN: 9781783687770£12.99
World Christianity has a crucial role to play in recovering an understanding of God’s love for a suffering creation capable of restoring the credibility of Christian witness in the midst of our brokenness. Containing practical application for church life and mission, David W. Smith reclaims the importance of lament throughout Scripture and offers an opportunity to reengage with biblical...
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Authentic ForgivenessISBN: 9781783687732£12.99
Authentic, biblically based forgiveness is a gift that God offers to humanity so that hurt can be healed, the cycle of retaliation broken, a painful past soothed, and estranged relationships reconciled and restored. Dr John Tran explains how forgiveness in both Western and Chinese cultures differs from the practice outlined in God’s word. Combining biblical and theological understanding with...
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God and CreationISBN: 9781783687565£16.99
This collection of essays – the product of the 8th annual conference of the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology – wrestles with the topics of God and creation from distinctly African perspectives. Touching on topics from environmentalism, to ethnic conflict, to childlessness, the contributors present a powerful and timely reflection on the nature of God as creator and the implications of...
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In Search of Christ in Latin AmericaISBN: 9781783686599£21.99
Noted theologian Samuel Escobar offers a magisterial survey and study of Christology in Latin America. Escobar provides theological, historical, and cultural analysis of Latin American understandings of Christ and places liberation theology within its social and revolutionary context. This book is an important step toward a rich understanding of the spiritual reality and powerful message of...
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The Theology of the Hebrew BibleISBN: 9781783687305£8.99
This introduction sets out to make the implicit explicit, exploring the impact of philosophical thought on Old Testament theology’s most influential thinkers. Providing an overview of the discipline’s development, Professor Hanes traces the intellectual and social currents that shaped Old Testament theology from early church history to today.
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Let the Church Meet in Your House!ISBN: 9781783687206£16.99
As Christians, we yearn to see our communities saturated with the good news of Jesus Christ, but there are countless obstacles to overcome as we seek to fulfil this vision. In this book, Emerson Manaloto offers the model of New Testament-based house churches as the vehicle for gospel ministry in communities around the world with specific applications for the Filipino context.
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RuthISBN: 9781783685462£11.99
This commentary presents the book of Ruth through a uniquely Asian lens that helps bring out the nuances of this Old Testament text that are often missed or misunderstood. This commentary brings the text to life; Ruth is no longer a story in a time long gone, but one that effortlessly unfolds right in front of your eyes.
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Early ChristianityISBN: 9781783685684£25.99
Designed as an undergraduate textbook, and shaped by needs of both Muslim and Christian students across Africa, this resource provides a thorough introduction to the history, theology and teaching of early Christianity.Professors Helleman and Gaiya follow Christianity from its inception in Jerusalem through to the decline of the Roman Empire in the Mediterranean and the development of Orthodox...
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All Things NewISBN: 9781783686469£14.99
In All Things New, leading theologians and biblical scholars from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and North America offer readers a glimpse of how Christians around the globe are perceiving and describing the Christian hope. The result is a remarkably refreshing and distinctive vision of eschatology guaranteed to raise new questions and add new insights to the global church’s vision of the eschaton.
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Give Up the PurpleISBN: 9781783686810£9.99
It would seem that every culture on earth has a propensity towards controlling and authoritarian leadership – at its very core, the human condition has a desire for control and self-determination. In this book, Julyan Lidstone uses his decades of experience in western and central Asia and, most importantly, the authoritative teaching of the Bible, to shed light on issues of authoritarian...
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Asian Christian TheologyISBN: 9781783686438£20.99
Asian Christian Theology provides a survey of contextually reflective, robustly evangelical theology for students to engage with the core doctrines of Christianity and their outworking in different cultures across Asia. Ideal for use as a companion textbook in Asian seminaries and institutions, this book will also provide excellent further reading for those outside of Asia seeking global...
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Character and Virtue in Theological EducationISBN: 9781783686971£23.99
Dr Marvin Oxenham expertly uses the genre of the epistolary novel to help the reader understand the nature of character and virtue education and their relationship to theological education. He draws on a vast array of disciplines, from educational philosophy and political science to theology and andragogy, in this winsome story that explores how global theological education can better...
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JonahISBN: 9781783686452£9.99
Dr. Rosa Shao beautifully weaves together the story of the biblical text with narratives from the Asian (Chinese and Filipino) contexts and psychological insights. Testifying to how she was drawn to the book, Dr. Shao shares how this book has impacted her personally and demonstrates how others can hear the book’s message in their own context. From better understanding the story of Jonah,...
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Ezra and NehemiahISBN: 9781783681556£15.99
The examples in these books, of leading through challenges and opposition by trusting the Lord and committing to prayer, testify to how God’s gracious hand guides and blesses his people at each step. The careful exposition of these two books provides a valuable model for us to balance prayer and action with contextual application, and how the full obedience of leaders can lead to communities...
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Included and ValuedISBN: 9781783686131£12.99
Without a basic understanding of common disabilities, how can churches equip those with a disability and encourage greater inclusion in church and community life? Focused on the African context, this comprehensive guide to disability and the church gives theology students, pastors and church leaders the introduction they need to effectively minister in their churches and communities.
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Exploring DoctrineISBN: 9781783686421£11.99
Students with a basic English proficiency struggle to benefit from the wealth of English language theological resources. This textbook bridges the gap between intermediate English and theological English by providing an overview of evangelical Christian doctrine that couples language instruction with theological education. The reading passages and learning activities, which focus upon...
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Colossians and PhilemonISBN: 9781783686056£15.99
Paul’s epistle to the Colossians provided guidance on how to deal with their past, showing them how faith in Christ brings new meaning to their situation. In his epistle to Philemon, Paul demonstrates the potential when slaves responded to the gospel and turned to Christ. Both of these epistles are extremely relevant to the church in Asia today, especially as it is confronted with syncretism,...
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God Is OneISBN: 9781783685769£19.99
Dr Kuhn explores the teachings of two Arab Christian theologians from the Abbasid Era (750–1250), ʿAbd Allāh Ibn al-Ṭayyib and Iliyyā of Nisibis, and how they defended the Christian view of God as three-in-one in the Muslim milieu and in reference to the Islamic concept of tawḥīd, that God is indivisibly one. The intellectual contribution of these two Christian thinkers in the Muslim Golden...
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The Missiology Behind the StoryISBN: 9781783685981£14.99
This book provides a fresh look at the theology driving Christian mission and at emerging ministry models by addressing ten aspects of missio Dei in the Middle Eastern context. Subjects like church planting, discipleship, media, and peace building are introduced with their historical background, and contemporary stories and case studies of transformative work in the MENA region. All Christians...
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PhilippiansISBN: 9781783685851£13.99
Asian Christians will identify with the context of the epistle to the Philippians – a church hemmed in on every side. The internal struggles of the community, personality conflicts among leaders, division within the church, and challenges from false teachers coupled with the violent threat from outside the church parallels the situation in many parts of Asia. This commentary studies the text...
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Seeking a City with FoundationsISBN: 9781783684977£19.99
More than half the people in the world live in cities, including a growing number of megacities with populations exceeding ten million people. This trend means that an understanding of urbanization must be an urgent priority for Christian theology and mission across the globe. This updated edition of Seeking a City with Foundations, with an additional chapter, explores Christian responses to...
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Tackling TraumaISBN: 9781783684816£20.99
Trauma is a universal phenomenon, caused by international catastrophes or individual, personal tragedy. This team of experienced and informed Christian professionals from around the world promote a deep biblical response to trauma through clinical and theological wisdom and their first-hand experience of witnessing and experiencing trauma.
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Dark Days of AuthoritarianismISBN: 9781783684854£15.99
Philippine history is long and complex, but the stories and reflections in Dark Days of Authoritarianism, from remarkable individuals willing to stake their lives for freedom, shed light on life under the martial law instituted by President Ferdinand Marcos from 1972 to 1981, and up to the 1986 peaceful popular uprising. It provides important lessons for a new generation facing the menace of...
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Governance and Christian Higher Education in the African ContextISBN: 9781783685455£15.99
The articles in this book, the product of the 2017 conference of the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology, address the themes and other topics relating to the spheres of government and education in Africa to enhance our understanding of the challenges faced in African contexts. A wide range of Christian scholar-leaders provide a way forward for other church and institutional leaders who are...
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How Long, O Lord?ISBN: 9781783684939£16.99
This book deals with the grand vision of reconciliation and is a challenge to the contemporary church to widen its scope of mission. It tells the biblical story of reconciliation and the practice of the church in being a healing and restorative community. With particular focus on the Philippines this much needed work shows how the work of reconciliation is done in different parts of the world.
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JamesISBN: 9781783688661£10.99
James convinced that our devotion to God must be reflected in the way we live, and so he writes a letter that is full of sound, practical advice. He exhorts us to control our tongues, he speaks against greed, envy, and wrong desires, and he gives wise advice about enduring suffering, praying for ailing believers, and restoring believers who are tempted to depart from the truth. Using Asian...
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1 SamuelISBN: 9781783685172£18.99
1 Samuel is full of riveting narratives related to the beginning of dynastic monarchy in ancient Israel. Both theologically and historically informed, this commentary will help those from cultures heavily influenced by the Chinese historical novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, to understand the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, as well as inform those interested in East Asian culture of...
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Following Jesus in Turbulent TimesISBN: 9781783685134£11.99
Using Resurrection Church Beirut’s powerful testimony, Pastor Hikmat Kashouh teaches us how to disciple refugees from Arab contexts. In this book the church has a resource to help love, serve and disciple refugees, equip emerging indigenous leaders and understand discipleship of people from non-Christian backgrounds.
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Leadership in Theological Education, Volume 3ISBN: 9781783684779£18.99
Faculty development is at the heart of theological education. This book lays the foundation for institutions to equip, train and release emerging academic leaders to advance their careers and improve the standards of their teaching and research. The contributors to this volume share the findings of research conducted at evangelical academic institutions in various contexts around the world so...
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EstherISBN: 9781783685059£11.99
The book of Esther seems to show little interest in the temple, the Promised Land, prayer or other signs of the Israelite religion. Most peculiarly for a book of the Bible, there is no explicit mention of God! Yet there are many similarities with present situations in Asia, which open ways for God to speak today. Lau examines the book in its original context, and considers how to interpret and...
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African Contextual RealitiesISBN: 9781783684731£18.99
Everyone who has “eyes to see” acknowledges the growing importance of the African church to the future of global Christianity. But what does it mean for the church to take root in Africa? How should the message of the gospel and the practice of Christianity be contextualized for Africa? African Contextual Realities addresses many of the questions surrounding contextualization from a practical...
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Is It Working? Researching Context to Improve CurriculumISBN: 9781783683338£12.99
At the 2015 ICETE triennial international consultation institutional leaders from a diverse global background presented journeys of research in their own contexts in relation to theological education. These reports make up the chapters of this volume and provide new insights to actual ministry needs in society as well as how changes have been boldly made to educate students to minister in...
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Christian Reflection in AfricaISBN: 9781783688975£49.99
This reference collection presents academic reviews of more than twelve-hundred contemporary Africa-related publications relevant for informed Christian reflection in and about Africa. The collection is based on the review journal BookNotes for Africa, a specialist resource dedicated to bringing to notice just such publications, and furnishing them with one-paragraph description and evaluation.
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The Church from Every Tribe and TongueISBN: 9781783684489£14.99
The Book of Revelation describes a church from every tribe, tongue, people, and nation glorifying the Lamb that was slain. As the church expands in the Majority World and Christianity becomes an increasingly global faith, this vision is an increasingly visible reality. Written by nine theologians and biblical scholars from Africa, Asia, Latin America and North America, each provide fresh...
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LeviticusISBN: 9781783681693£16.99
The book of Leviticus has a two-fold mission. Leviticus 1–16 symbolizes the order of the world through sacrifices, purity law, and sacred boundaries, so that God’s people can acknowledge his presence and lordship in their different aspects of life. The second part of the book, from Leviticus 17–27, extends the belief of holiness through moral laws of sex and social justice, so that God’s...
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The Church in Disorienting TimesISBN: 9781783684342£12.99
How can we be the salt, light and yeast that Scripture exhorts us to be when faced with despair? How can we live as active heroes when others expect us to be passive victims? The expert contributors of this book delve into these issues to give churches direction in these disorienting times.
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NumbersISBN: 9781783684144£14.99
The book of Numbers is a misunderstood book of the Bible. It is about more than just numbers. Instead, when read closely, one gets the chance to follow the Israelites on their “Journey with God in the Desert”. The Hebrew title, Bammidbar, means “In the Desert”, indicating that the setting is the most important part of the story. The God who delivered them from Egypt is the same God who said he...
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Ministry Education That TransformsISBN: 9781783684229£12.99
This book brings together theological insight and educational research in support of practical methods that align with transformative ends. The authors’ experience with Global Associates for Transformational Education workshops, testifies that this is not a mere call for change, but a tested methodology crucial to theological education.
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Challenging TraditionISBN: 9781783684137£27.99
The surge of theological education in the rapidly growing Majority World church has highlighted the inadequacy of traditional Western methods of thinking and learning to fully accomplish the task at hand. Challenging Tradition: Innovation in Advanced Theological Studies highlights the need for these traditions to be reconsidered in every context throughout the world. Drs Shaw and Dharamraj,...
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Praying Through the PsalmsISBN: 9781907713392£11.99
This collection of 150 beautiful and unique prayers, inspired by each of the Psalms and birthed in the same land as Jesus, will help you grow in understanding the struggles of Christians in the Middle East, and deepen your love for God.
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Japanese Understanding of SalvationISBN: 9781783683703£37.99
The dominating worldview in Japan is deeply animistic. Beliefs such as the Japanese mana-concept, ki (気) and the concept of God/god(s), kami (神), are pervasive among Japanese, fundamentally influencing their society. Dr Heißwolf, critically examines the animism in Japan in light of core Christian beliefs.This meticulous study is framed squarely within missiological thought and praxis so...
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The Maturing ChurchISBN: 9781783683659£13.99
For a church to be considered mature an integrated approach between contextualization, discipleship and mission is required. Globally, the church is facing multiple challenges both from within and from without. Despite the challenges, however, churches in the Majority world continue to grow rapidly. But is this growth in numbers accompanied by spiritual depth? And is this growth built upon...
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Grieving with HopeISBN: 9781783683772£14.99
In this well-researched work, Dr Albín Masarik explores various features of funeral sermons arising from their unique context and homiletic process. Addressing the definition of a funeral sermon, their categorisation, purpose and context, this book brings clarity to inform the exercise of preaching a funeral sermon and help pastors and theologians grapple with how to best shepherd their flock...
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Christianity and SufferingISBN: 9781783683604£16.99
Christianity and Suffering: African Perspectives addresses the need for sustained theological reflection on suffering by Africans, or for Africans and is the fruit of the 5th Annual Conference of the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology. The contributions address age-old issues like why God does not prevent or relieve human suffering; they wrestle with causes of suffering including...
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Unashamed Servant-LeadershipISBN: 9781783683666£14.99
Dr Rajagopal’s rigorous examination of the Asian social, cultural and theological context in relation to women in Christian leadership builds a strong platform for their stories from across Asia to resound off the pages of this book. This thorough study not only illuminates the Asian context but is eminently transferable to other parts of the Majority World and the West in pursuit of releasing...
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Leadership in Theological Education, Volume 2ISBN: 9781783683390£21.99
This publication is the second of three volumes that accompany IPAL seminars while independently providing wider access to principles required by academic leaders for institutional and curriculum development. It’s intentional awareness of a range of non-Western contexts, makes this a much-needed guide for course administrators around the world.
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Missio PoliticaISBN: 9781783683512£12.99
Evangelical politicians are not exempt from scandals of corruption and complaints of ineffectiveness. Are Christians unable to do better politics than others? Are they less prepared? Is the whole political involvement of Christians under question?
Reimer explores the answers to these questions by articulating a theology of the church’s political mission. The church is not a political party, but... -
Breath and BoneISBN: 9781783682973£16.99
This festschrift honours Chris Wright on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The theologians and leaders who have contributed to it have all benefitted from his friendship, scholarship, and partnership in the gospel. These essays demonstrate how preachers, scholars and writers from around the world are fleshing out the mission of God and breathing new life into the bones of Chris’s thinking.
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So Great a SalvationISBN: 9781783683789£14.99
In So Great a Salvation nine scholars from the global church reflect deeply on soteriology in the Majority World. For many Christians outside Europe and North America, the doctrine of salvation is not a mere theological construct but, rather, a matter of life and death. Taking African, Asian, Latin American, and First Nations cultural contexts into account, this book allows readers to see...
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Transitioning from a Theological College to a Christian UniversityISBN: 9781783683185£15.99
The decision for ministerial training institutions to become broader educational institutions is not unique to a specific geographical context. While there are many examples of notable institutions making this transition in North America and Europe, little reflection has been carried out in the global south.The study explores the motivations of educational leaders in pursuing such a...
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MicahISBN: 9781783683253£11.99
The Asia Bible Commentary Series empowers Christian believers in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the Body of Christ in Asia by providing pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible.
Micah contains a...
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Thinking Theologically about Language TeachingISBN: 9781783682881£17.99
We can overlook bringing our work in line with the reality created, sustained, and purposed through Christ. This is much more than working with excellence. Language teachers are at a crossroads of linguistics, culture, and education. These essays establish pedagogy upon theology, providing guidance to glorify God specific to language teaching.
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African VoicesISBN: 9781783683031£19.99
This publication explores the significant presence of African Christianity in Britain. It is a unique expression of theology from African Christians, contextualizing the gospel for a multicultural British society. Under three key areas of missiology, contextual constructive theology and transformative practical theology the contributors interact with topics such as reverse missiology, African...
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Towards Vital Wholeness in Theological EducationISBN: 9781783682935£15.99Critics are increasingly bringing attention to flaws of theological education. This examination of the issue of holistic practices in theological schools provides sage and doable solutions where others have only observed systemic gaps. Jaison dissects issues, diagnoses symptoms and prescribes the way forward to stronger leaders practising ministry.
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Knowing God – The TrilogyISBN: 9781783688968£29.99
This trilogy is now available in one volume for the first time. As the Godhead is indivisible, so should be our understanding and examination of the Trinity, therefore it is fitting for these three books on discovering God in the Old Testament Scriptures to be available as one coherent book. With a new preface and revised content, this book will be as valuable a resource for the church today...
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MatthewISBN: 9781783681716£18.99
The Great Commission is yet to be fulfilled. Asian churches, like Matthew’s original audience, are encountering various challenges as they obey Jesus’ last command in the First Gospel. The promise of the presence of God accompanies Jesus’ command and in Matthew’s narrative God’s presence is seen powerfully in Jesus’ life. Believers today can hold to the same promise, and this promise should be...
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Strangers in the KingdomISBN: 9781783682775£11.99
This book asks why God cares for the displaced, presenting biblical, theological, and missiological foundations for ministries to those impacted this way. Addressing humanitarian and legal needs of the displaced is the starting point, but relief, repatriation, and resettlement programs need to help the stranger find a place to belong.
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The Story of the Church in South AfricaISBN: 9781783682485£17.99
Roy provides comprehensive, succinct historical analysis with sympathy and honesty. He does not shy away from failures and sins of the participants in this story of South Africa. This book is a testimony of divine love and patience in the midst of human folly and frailty as well as successes and faithful service to God.
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Leadership in Theological Education, Volume 1ISBN: 9781783682188£19.99
This book is the first of three publications to accompany and support the IPAL seminars and provide wider access to the principles required by academic leaders for institutional development. The contributing chapters are all aimed to share the expertise and understanding the authors have of leading evangelical academic institutions and are organised under four sections of foundations for...
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Partnership Theology in Creative Access RegionsISBN: 9781783681082£16.99
Partnerships in mission are grounded in relationships, relationships that flow from the Trinity and are manifested in the purpose of God, the body of Christ, the gifts of the Spirit, and the church. Through this book the body of Christ will be encouraged to strengthen cooperation and collaboration in the accomplishment of the Great Commission, and achieve far more in partnership than could be...
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Preaching That Comes AliveISBN: 9781783682447£17.99
Using real-life sermon examples from across Asia that reflect issues facing Asian Christians, Maggie Low builds a picture of a sermon as a body taking you step-by-step through guidelines for what this body needs to come alive. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced preacher, you will learn to preach more confidently and relevantly through this skilful integration of biblical theology,...
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IsesomoISBN: 9781783681747£9.99
This biography tells the story of Bishop Muhindo Isesomo, DR Congo country coordinator for Langham Preaching. Following a radical conversion from a hedonistic life in his youth, Isesomo has dedicated himself to preaching the Gospel indiscriminately in a divided, war-torn nation, even to guerrilla soldiers in the jungle’s depths. Isesomo never sought high office in the Anglican church but his...
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Global Kingdom, Global PeopleISBN: 9781783681983£11.99
This book gives a prophetic call to proclaim the good news and do justice in and towards every culture under the sun, while demystifying some of the major narratives that inform worldviews across the globe today. And it is the kingdom of God for every tribe, tongue, people and nation that brings true global unity not globalization.
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Taking Up the MantleISBN: 9781783682065£16.99
Salinas helps the reader understand the development of Latin American evangelical theological thought over the past hundred years. Salinas challenges new generations to pick up the task of contextually living out the biblical message, learning from the example of the godly men and women that came before them. From the Panama Congress of 1916 to the end of the millennium, this book introduces...
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The Spirit over the EarthISBN: 9781783682560£14.99
The contributors to this volume reflect deeply on the role of the Holy Spirit in both the church and the world in dialogue with their respective contexts and cultures. Taking African, Asian, and Latin American cultural contexts into account gives rise to fresh questions and insights regarding the Spirit's work as witnessed in the world and demonstrates how the theological heritage of the West...
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The Motif of Hospitality in Theological EducationISBN: 9781783681211£20.99
This book provides an integrated biblical, theological, and educational rationale to in- form theological educators of the place of hospitality in enhancing their quest to create more effective learning environments for the holistic formation of students. Dr Davina Soh explores key elements of hospitality such as inclusion, presence, care, and reciprocity, which when combined, can deliver the...
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Writing and ResearchISBN: 9781783688951£20.99
Written in a simple yet engaging style, Dr Kevin Smith applies his years of experience and expertise in scholarly writing and research in this one-volume guide. Perfect as an introduction for new and continuing undergraduate or postgraduate students, this publication provides helpful guidelines and illustrations on all the elements that go into producing an academic work.
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Excellence in Theological EducationISBN: 9781783682027£14.99
Theological schools are often led by teachers with minimal administrative experience or training. Excellence in Theological Education is designed to help leaders of theological schools, especially within the Majority World, to affirm the excellence of their own training institutions, and where excellence may be lacking, to discover ideas that will strengthen the quality of administration and...
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Theological Models of the Doctrine of the TrinityISBN: 9781783689064£13.99
Dr Kombo brings a unique and valuable contribution to understanding the Trinity and how God can be understood within the context of any culture and language. He recognises and brings into focus God’s self-presentation in Scripture. Kombo interacts with how various traditions viewed God and their interpretation of the Trinity including a distinctly African view of God from the Luo language...
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Twin Cultures Separated by CenturiesISBN: 9781783681181£19.99
Spurgeon works from the Greek text of 1 Corinthians in a study of reverse-contextualisation, highlighting the commonalities between the contexts of Corinthian and Indian cultures and applying the principles to Indian Christians today. Spurgeon first presents Indian similarities to those in Corinth, moves on to biblical principles Paul raises for the Corinthian church’s attention–especially...
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1, 2, 3 JohnISBN: 9781783688685£13.99
Today the Asian church ministers in a multi-religious and often multi-cultural environment and faces serious challenges. Thankfully we have a resource that offers guidance and encouragement – the ancient documents known as 1, 2 and 3 John. In this commentary Dr. Gilbert Soo Hoo provides careful textual analysis alongside contextual relevance in the hope that the reader will hear God’s voice,...
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JudgesISBN: 9781783688678£19.99
The book of Judges marks an important transition in the life of Israel. This commentary seeks to help readers navigate the many strange stories and characters of Judges by providing an overall framework for reading it and by explaining a way of entering its stories so that that they can be appropriated in an Asian context.
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LamentationsISBN: 9781783681914£10.99
The book of Lamentations cannot be truly appreciated without knowing suffering and the agony that follows tragic experiences. In this commentary Dr. Federico Villanueva relates the experience of his fellow country men and women in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda to the experience of the Jewish people after the destruction of Judah and the city of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. By...
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Reincarnation, Oblivion or Heaven?ISBN: 9781783681075£23.99
In this study, Dr Bobby Bose not only develops a solid biblical theology of death, he also reviews the teachings of contemporary and historical Christian theologians around the world, and examines the “state-after-death” beliefs of Hindus, Muslims and Secular Humanists.
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Psalms 1–72ISBN: 9781783688654£20.99
This commentary provides an exposition that the reader can engage with in their own community of faith in the Asian cultural context. In addition the author provides cultural reflections on a wide variety of relevant topics that include the likes of lament, praise, creation, meditation, depression and natural phenomena.
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Mission Drift?ISBN: 9781783680955£12.99
The author analyses several aspects that can cause “mission drift” and highlights some of the practical challenges related to combining social action and the proclamation of the gospel to avoid this with respect to the objectives of Christian integral mission. The viability of this new mission concept is tested with special reference to specific microfinance operations as a platform for social...
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Thinking Biblically about IslamISBN: 9781783689125£20.99
This book seeks to ground the readers’ thinking about Islam and their relationships with Muslims on a biblical foundation by giving them a framework for thinking about religions and for seeing where the Bible can be applied to Islam and Muslims.
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Understanding and Developing Theological EducationISBN: 9781907713880£39.99
This handbook is about the leadership and curriculum development of theological education. Written primarily for those in leadership roles at theological schools and training institutions, this work intends to lay a theoretical foundation as well as give practical suggestions for the formation and design of theological education.
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Compassion and the Mission of GodISBN: 9781783681143£15.99
This book traces God’s compassion as it is revealed in the Old and New Testaments, exploring the expression and impact of compassion in the early church through its actions and teachings. Focusing on the church’s responsibility to be compassionate, Dr Rupen Das underlines the theological and missiological questions central to any discussion on the compassion of God. This book provides an...
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The Trinity among the NationsISBN: 9781783681051£14.99
This publication focuses on Christian understandings of the character and work of God in various contexts. The contributors highlight global trends in trinitarian theology in relation to historic Christian confessions, especially the Nicene Creed, and draw out the rich implications of the doctrine of God for the church and Christian living today.
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Handbook for Supervisors of Doctoral Students in Evangelical Theological InstitutionsISBN: 9781783680962£22.99
This book presents doctoral supervision as a task involving both academic and spiritual formation. It meets the need for a handbook that deals with supervision from the perspective of the supervisor who is an evangelical Christian and who teaches in an evangelical theological institution, although the principles set out here will also be of help to evangelical supervisors who work in a secular...
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Imaginative PreachingISBN: 9781783688999£14.99
This book explores what is possible when the Scripture to be preached is prayed through the agency of two ancient prayer disciplines: lectio divina and Ignatian Gospel Contemplation. Through the experiences of eight vocational pastor-preachers this study tracks the difficulties, discoveries and delights as they commit to utilizing these prayer disciplines as part of their regular sermon...
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Best Practice Guidelines for Doctoral ProgramsISBN: 9781783680801£9.99
Throughout the Majority World, evangelical theological education is experiencing unprecedented growth. As its impact reverberates through the Church, a central factor is the emergence of evangelical doctorate programs. This book includes resources for these programs emerging from ICETE’s Doctoral Initiative, including the Beirut Benchmarks for Research Doctoral Programs (2010), the Beirut...
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Connecting Curriculum with ContextISBN: 9781783680689£10.99
Theological education doesn’t happen in isolation. Framed within all of the contexts emerging from today’s pluralistic world, its success must involve connecting curriculum to context. Graduates must engage effectively in specific ministry contexts. Engaging with various models of theological education, this book explores the challenge of context, as well as identifying steps in the logical...
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Serving CommunitiesISBN: 9781783680849£17.99
The contexts in which theological schools operate is changing rapidly, presenting CEOs, administrators, faculty, and governing bodies with new challenges. How can theological schools adapt to these changing contexts while maintaining missional clarity? What role do each of these groups of actors play in this process? This publication describes the experience of four theological schools and...
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Mission without ConquestISBN: 9781783689163£18.99
Almost sixty years ago, the Mennonite missionary team working in the Argentine Chaco decided to look for ways to be effective in their ministry while being faithful to Jesus’ lifestyle and teaching. They found an alternative missionary style of walking alongside those they worked with, giving priority to the integrity of the local people. This is a historical narrative of how the Toba Qom...
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From Genocide to GenerosityISBN: 9781783688838£14.99
The stories of Rwandans transformed from haters to healers, bringers of violence to makers of peace.
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Every Believer a Disciple!ISBN: 9781783688722£16.99
The growth of Christianity in recent decades has been remarkable, but has it been growth with depth? This book was born out of the realization that churches throughout the world, despite their numerous evangelistic events and activities, are struggling to produce true disciples of Jesus. The author proposes an alternative ecclesial and missional paradigm, that will enable us to better equip...
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