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Word, Care, and Worship
ISBN: 9781786410573
£14.99
In this second volume by Dr. Peter Nyende, he outlines a biblical theology of pastoral ministry that highlights its vital importance and provides a comprehensive understanding of its fundamental goals and activities. Nyende identifies the three components of pastoral ministry in the Bible as preaching and teaching the word, caring for those in difficulty, and facilitating worship, thus...
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1 & 2 Thessalonians (A Life in Letters)
ISBN: 9781786410962
£9.99
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A Life in Letters explores the life and thought of Paul through the writings of other New Testament authors and himself. This narrative commentary explores Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians by placing them in the larger context of Paul’s life and ministry, and presenting Paul as a tangible, flesh and blood human, so readers can better understand the message of Thessalonians – that there is...
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Preaching the Parables
ISBN: 9781839738333
£13.99
Providing in-depth and practical tools for studying, interpreting, and applying the parables within one’s own context, this book wrestles with the unique challenges of preaching the parables.
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Asians in Diaspora and Diasporas in Asia
ISBN: 9781786410382
£21.99
This collection of essays from leading scholars and seasoned practitioners explores the journeys of modern Asian diasporas from a Christian perspective. Addressing relevant issues contextually, the authors cover pertinent topics such as justice amongst migrant workers, immigration policies, and climate migration, while simultaneously reflecting on the biblical perspective of diaspora. Timely...
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The Influence of Early Keswick Theology of Sanctification in the Socio-ethical Life of the East African Revival Movement
ISBN: 9781839732270
£31.99
Grounded in the East Africa Revival Movement (EARM), this work seeks to answer how the Keswick theology of sanctification contributes to the socio-ethical understanding of “walking in the light” and consequently influences the mission of the Anglican Church in the Mount Kenya region. Dr. Robinson Kariuki Mwangi uses careful exegetical analysis to understand the biblical roots of revival and...
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Church Growth in African Diaspora Communities
ISBN: 9781839739712
£24.99
African migrants have become a significant source of Christian witness in the West, and African diaspora congregations in the UK are springing up and multiplying. In this ethnographically informed study, Dr. Paul Araoluwa Ayokunle explores the factors impacting the growth of three such African diaspora churches in Liverpool, England. This book offers a powerful exploration of the richness of...
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Fujian
ISBN: 9781786411327
£19.99
Fujian, a province in southeast China with more than 40 million people, was considered an obscure region in the past, but the gospel has blazed such a pathway that by the 1920s Fujian contained more Christians than any other province of China. The home of key Chinese church leaders, including John Sung, Watchman Nee, and Leland Wang, the church in Fujian has impacted millions of people in...
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Henan
ISBN: 9781786411709
£19.99
With more than 18 million believers – the largest number in any province in China – Henan has emerged as the Christian heart and soul of the world’s most populated country. In this book, the fifth in the series, Hattaway records the many attempts to reach the people of Henan with the gospel.
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Xinjiang
ISBN: 9781786411716
£19.99
Xinjiang, a vast region in northwest China, has been much in the news in recent years because ofthe plight of more than one million Muslim Uyghur people there. But Xinjiang also has a long Christian history. Today there are nearly one million believers, mostly among the Han Chinese who have migrated into the region in recent decades. In this book, the sixth in the series, Hattaway focuses on...
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Shaanxi
ISBN: 9781786411723
£15.99
Shaanxi is the cradle of Chinese civilization. It was the southern terminus of the ancient Silk Road, and the first place in China to receive the gospel. Hattaway shows that Christians were in China centuries before the assumed earliest date of AD 635. During the missionary era there was slow growth, but today Shaanxi is home to more than three million followers of Christ. As storm clouds of...
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Hainan
ISBN: 9781786411730
£15.99
The southernmost Chinese province of Hainan was once nicknamed “the gateway to hell” because of its harsh, disease-ridden climate. God has transformed the island with a powerful revival that began in the 1990s, which has swept hundreds of thousands of people into the kingdom of God. This book is the eighth in Paul Hattaway’s series The China Chronicles.
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Metaphors the Church Lives By
ISBN: 9781786411013
£12.99
From the gospels, the Pauline epistles, and the Petrine letters, the authors help readers to engage with the conceptual content of biblical metaphors and how they shape our experiences and attitudes, so we can flesh them out for application in our own contexts.
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The Earth is the Lord’s
ISBN: 9781839739347
£21.99
In this pioneering work, Dr. Thomaz de Aquino explores the present-day implications for viewing land as an economic factor through examining the parallels found in Luke-Acts. Exploring how Luke draws upon the Old Testament ethics, specifically the jubilee legislation, he proposes that Jesus presents God as the ultimate owner of the land, and in light of that, we are called to steward it...
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Empowering Voices
ISBN: 9781786410825
£15.99
Bringing together contributions from scholars across Africa, this book explores the challenges faced by African women theologians, from biased theological education to exclusionary practices in academia. Through a series of consultations and collaborative efforts, this book presents a balanced express of African evangelical theology and advocates for gender equity in theological institutions,...
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Traditional Worship in Russian-speaking Churches
ISBN: 9781839736612
£26.99
Drawing examples from the Baptist movement in Belarus, Dr. Mikhovich analyzes Russia-speaking worship’s various influences and explores conflict arising between local and foreign traditions within the process of adopting some Western structures for the Eastern situation. As the first of its kind, worship and church history scholars will find this comprehensive study into traditional...
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Dealing with Mission Drift in Parachurch Agencies
ISBN: 9781839739361
£24.99
Mission drift is a constant threat to any parachurch organization trying to remain “mission true” and “holistically relevant” in this post-Christian society. This insightful investigation into seven Christian NGOs and NPOs seeks to reveal the underlying reasons and motivations for moving towards mission drift. A must-read for missionaries, pastors, and leaders in parachurch organizations...
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Character and Virtue in Practice
ISBN: 9781786410511
£19.99
In this companion workbook to Character and Virtue in Theological Education, Marvin Oxenham seeks to equip those who intentionally pursue character and virtue through an informed scholarly approach. Following a twenty-four-week programme, participants will find instruction, targeted application, Bible studies, prayer guidelines and practical activities that are aimed to nurture slow,...
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Shandong
ISBN: 9781786411082
£16.99
Paul Hattaway draws on thirty years’ experience in China and numerous interviews with church leaders to provide insights into how the living God brought about the largest revival in the history of Christianity. In a narrative full of jaw-dropping stories, The China Chronicles documents the acts of the Holy Spirit throughout China, where phenomenal growth has occurred in the furnace of intense...
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Guizhou
ISBN: 9781786411099
£15.99
Guizhou is home to more than 80 distinct tribes among the province’s 35 million people. God has powerfully reached several of these groups, but others still wait to hear of the Saviour of the world. Guizhou includes many vivid brief biographies of the extraordinary people who have been part of this remarkable story, painstakingly collected by the author over many years. This is the second...
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Tibet
ISBN: 9781786411167
£19.99
There are only tiny numbers of Tibetan Christians, but the ‘Roof of the World’ has a long and remarkable Christian history. Paul Hattaway recounts the stories of the many courageous, tenacious men and women who have attempted to exalt the Name of Jesus Christ in Tibet, against overwhelming odds and in the face of powerful spiritual forces. This is the fourth volume in The China Chronicles,...
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Zhejiang
ISBN: 9781786411143
£15.99
Zhejiang, a prosperous eastern province, is home to the highest percentage of Christians in China. This volume describes how God established His kingdom there. It is the third volume in The China Chronicles, which tells the modern history of the Church in China. The series is designed to inform the wider world of the astonishing work of the Holy Spirit in the world’s most populous country.
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God Saw That It Was Good, Not Perfect
ISBN: 9781839739446
£19.99
Considering the broader canonical context, Dr. Hulisani Ramantswana challenges the standard interpretation of Genesis 1–3 and argues that the goodness of creation does not imply perfection, but instead infers its functionality. Proposing an alternative reading, he contends the hope in a new heaven and new earth suggests a radical transformation of the “good” creation instead of merely a...
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Who Are You, and Who Am I?
ISBN: 9781786410252
£17.99
Who Are You, and Who Am I? provides an in-depth approach that makes accessible the knowledge needed for harmonious intercultural relationships, evangelism and discipleship. Hannes Wiher, a renowned missiologist, explores the concepts of worldview and identity, drawing on communication theory, philosophy, anthropology, theology and missiology, to bring the practicalities of both to life and...
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Ethiopian Diaspora Churches on Mission
ISBN: 9781839738838
£21.99
Diaspora churches are positioned to have a tremendous capacity for missions as they practice their faith in the Western world, yet why do they fail to develop effective strategies to break out of their inwardly locked ministries? Addressing this question, Dr. Korcho offers a thorough examination of Ethiopian diaspora churches in the United States, encompassing their historical, sociological,...
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Justice and Rights
ISBN: 9781786410023
£16.99
In partnership with the Global Faculty Initiative, the Cross-Disciplinary Encounters with Theology series brings together global scholars from diverse academic disciplines in rounds of dialogue and response on key themes of the Christian faith. This first volume, Justice and Rights, brings world-renowned theologian Nicholas Wolterstorff into conversation with academics from across five...
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Developing a Leadership Training Model for Churches
ISBN: 9781786410016
£14.99
In this study, Dr. Endale G. Ousman skilfully explores the benefits of developing culturally contextualized leadership training programs that are relevant, accessible, and instructed in the mother tongue. Directed towards formal theological institutions engaged in the training and development of Christian leaders, this work encourages evaluation of the existing Western institution’s cultural...
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The Wider Work of the Holy Spirit
ISBN: 9781839739385
£19.99
Christian theology needs to better understand how different religions, together with their cultural practices, can function as a channel through which the one, true God can reveal himself. In this erudite and thought-provoking work, Dr. Jalal S. L. delves into the revelatory presence of God, which manifests itself in diverse ways across cultures, traditions, and religions. Scholars and...
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Exodus
ISBN: 9781786410320
£22.99
The poignant narrative of Exodus resonates with the present circumstances of the Chinese diaspora. This commentary delves into the concept of exodus, tracing its roots from the biblical exodus to its modern manifestation in the Chinese diaspora – “the new exodus.”
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Ecclesiology in Africa
ISBN: 9781786410245
£25.99
In this ninth volume, contributors present ecclesiology through the lenses of scriptural examinations, historical theology, systematic examinations, and practical theology, these essays work together to build a contemporary understanding of the burgeoning church in Africa through African voices.
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Disability Inclusion in Africa
ISBN: 9781839739569
£18.99
Addressing one of the most overshadowed theological issues, this book presents in-depth theological thoughts, ideas and insights that can change the way the church serves those living with disability.
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Paul as a Prototype and Entrepreneur of Christian Identity
ISBN: 9781839739699
£24.99
In this important addition to Pauline scholarship on 1 Corinthians, Dr. Vuyani Stanley Sindo brings fresh insight to how Paul’s use of the “in Christ” terminology supports his argument on leadership and community. This compelling and biblically rooted work will help Christians to understand the dangers of division within the church and how Christian leaders can overcome these divisions by...
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Territoriality and Hospitality
ISBN: 9781839737572
£22.99
In a world where religion is frequently viewed as a source of conflict and division, what can we learn from the harmonious coexistence of Christian and Muslim communities flourishing in Africa and elsewhere? This collaborative work, inspired by the life and legacy of Lamin Sanneh, seeks to highlight valuable lessons from the rich Christian and Muslim traditions of hospitality through bringing...
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The Branch Exposition of the Bible
ISBN: 9781839732126
£49.99
A great deal of biblical scholarship is written for academics and fails to edify readers or strengthentheir Christian ministry. Yet, Christians need to be nourished by the word of God so they can mature in faith and righteousness. Inspired by the words of the great reformer Martin Luther about shaking every branch of Scripture, and with experience in ministering across Africa, India and the...
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The Branch Exposition of the Bible Two-Volume Set
ISBN: BRANCHOTNTSET
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A great deal of biblical scholarship is written for academics and fails to edify readers or strengthentheir Christian ministry. Yet, Christians need to be nourished by the word of God so they can mature in faith and righteousness. Inspired by the words of the great reformer Martin Luther about shaking every branch of Scripture, and with experience in ministering across Africa, India and the...
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Wisdom According to Paul in Relation to the Corinthian Problems
ISBN: 9781839739392
£15.99
The problems of boasting, division, and human wisdom are apparent in 1 Corinthians 1–4. Addressing their interrelated nature, Dr. Richard Rojas argues they are rooted in a false understanding of wisdom. In this detailed study, he presents a sociological and rhetorical analysis of 1 Corinthians 1–4 that brings a fresh perspective on Paul’s response to church tension with important truths for...
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Global Perspectives on Science and Christianity
ISBN: 9781839739880
£19.99
Bringing together scholars from six continents, this book explores the rich diversity of ways that Christianity engages with science, addressing how contextually distinctive issues are also vital to global discourse.
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Suffering and Persecution
ISBN: 9781786410344
£18.99
Rethinking Church in the 21st Century is the culmination of three years of exploration into the condition of the church around the world today. Bringing together a diverse community of Christian voices, these essays offer reflections and admonitions to ignite the hearts of pastors and leaders during the dynamic, vulnerable, and hopeful times we face. In this first volume, scholars and church...
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Africans in Diaspora and Diasporas in Africa
ISBN: 9781839739842
£22.99
From the days of historic slavery to modern times, Africans in pursuit of education, jobs, business, and safety, have created a vibrant global diaspora. This collection of essays from leading scholars and seasoned practitioners reveals the journeys of modern African diasporas from a Christian perspective. Timely and unprecedented, it reveals how God moves with African people, making himself...
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Religiosity and Gospel Transmission
ISBN: 9781839739194
£21.99
In this important missiological work, Dr. Chuang skilfully demonstrates that to better contextualize the gospel among Han Chinese in Taipei, Christians need to ask the questions that the people are asking to other deities in daily life and frame an exclusive Jesus in an inclusive way. Missiologists, practitioners, and pastors will all benefit from this practical, contextualized approach to...
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Exploring the New Testament in Asia
ISBN: 9781839737114
£20.99
This collection of essays offers theological reflections on New Testament themes from Asian perspectives, while addressing contextual issues in light of the New Testament. Touching on topics such as salvation, holiness, poverty, ethnic tensions, reconciliation, honoring elders, persecution, and hospitality, the scholars in this book demonstrate the importance of a varied contemporary context...
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Leading Well in Times of Disruption
ISBN: 9781839739859
£20.99
In today’s world, as we experience economic disparity and large-scale wars, the importance of good leadership has never been so vital. Leading Well in Times of Disruption seeks to understand and address the key shortcomings of mission organizations, and to provide a roadmap for leaders in global mission. Leadership development must not simply produce knowledgeable individuals, excellent in...
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Keeping Faith
ISBN: 9781786410351
£11.99
In Keeping Faith, the authors have combined their global experience in practical theology, running businesses and charities, and integrating faith and work to outline the key components of organisational faithfulness.
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Reconciliation as a Controversial Symbol
ISBN: 9781839738746
£21.99
In this important study, Dr. Demaine Solomons provides a thorough conceptual analysis of the term “reconciliation” within the context of Christian discourse in South Africa. By exploring creative uses of the reconciliation concept, this study contributes to a nuanced understanding of its application in Christian contexts, offering a more complete version of how South Africa’s reconciliation...
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Live to Be Forgotten
ISBN: 9781839739170
£21.99
In this important study, Dr. Patrick Fung examines the life and work of Dixon Edward Hoste in his thirty-five years as general director of the CIM. Bringing fresh insights to this field of research, Dr. Fung shows us how the committed work of Hoste should be duly recognized as an integral part of the indigenous movement of modern Chinese Christianity.
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To Die in Africa’s Dust
ISBN: 9781839735332
£28.99
Christian mission in the modern era has generally been conceptualized as a Western endeavor: “from the West to the rest.” The rise and explosive growth of world Christianity has challenged this narrative, emphasizing Christian mission as “from everywhere to everywhere.” Dr. Las Newman contributes to this revitalized perspective, interrogating our understanding of modern missions history by...
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Habakkuk and Zephaniah
ISBN: 9781839739767
£14.99
The books of Habakkuk and Zephaniah are God’s word to his people Israel at the lowest point in their history – the time of the Babylonian captivity. These two powerful books demonstrate that faith without faithfulness is an infantile fantasy. Written in accessible language, this volume speaks to all those who continue to desire God in life’s dark places and dark times, revealing Scripture’s...
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Good News from Latin America
ISBN: 9781839739286
£13.99
On the 100th anniversary of John Stott’s birth, Langham scholars honor this legacy and Stott’s holistic understanding of the gospel, as they bear witness to the good news of the kingdom of God and its justice in Latin America. Structured around the historical development and impact of the Reformation throughout the continent, this collection of essays addresses fundamental questions that stem...
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Who Is “the God of This Age”?
ISBN: 9781839738784
£24.99
How we interpret “the god of this age” in 2 Corinthians 4:4 has significant implications for Bible translations, our doctrines of God and Satan, and missiology. Is this about God or Satan? Dr. Ivor Poobalan illuminates this unique Pauline phrase through his comprehensive examination of the history of interpretation and careful exegesis rooted in the historical and literary contexts.
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Integrated Mission
ISBN: 9781839737626
£21.99
Dr. Sarah Nicholl asserts spirituality, now often seen as an individual rather than communal endeavour, has been disconnected from the missional practices in the Lausanne movement. In bringing together missiology, mission practice and spirituality, she joins a chorus of scholars calling for more integration between areas of theory and practice. This book defines this synergy as “integrated...
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Towards a Contextualized Conceptualization of Social Justice for Post-Apartheid Namibia
ISBN: 9781839738791
£24.99
The search for justice, beyond the basic political understanding, is profoundly theological and ethical. In this work, Dr. Basilius M. Kasera analyses the meaning of justice in post-apartheid Namibia from a biblical perspective.
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Brotherhood in Christ
ISBN: 9781839737893
£28.99
Traditional evangelical theology, with its emphasis on individual responsibility and the independence of faith communities, has often failed to offer a robust ecclesial vision for the unity of Christ’s church. Engaging this reality, Dr. Oleksandr Geychenko seeks to provide a theological framework for understanding the ecclesiological nature of Ukrainian Baptist church associations.
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The Power and Purpose of Blood in God’s Design
ISBN: 9781839732560
£21.99
How can Christians delve into the relationship between biblical law, narrative, and rituals to reconcile beliefs with cultural heritage? In this study, Dr. Cynthia Hsing-Wei Chang addresses the unfamiliar and impractical nature of Leviticus’s ritual teachings for Christians, particularly in the context of Chinese culture’s common practice of eating cooked blood pudding.
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Job
ISBN: 9781839739590
£20.99
The book of Job engages with the issue of pain and suffering. Job asked the same question that we have probably asked a hundred times – why do the righteous suffer? In his pain, he decided to file a case against God, but he rescinded in a moment of truth. He realized God’s purpose for allowing pain was to have a deeper experience of the living God. This commentary expounds and explains how one...
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The Laws of the Imperialized
ISBN: 9781839738807
£24.99
Using an integrated approach of postcolonial studies and historical-comparative analysis, this important study analyzes the relationship between the laws given to the Israelites on Mount Sinai and cuneiform law collections. Dr. Anna Lo skillfully integrates postcolonial understandings of the colonized people to explore how the similarities and differences reflect the imperialized authors’...
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Galatians (A Life in Letters)
ISBN: 9781839739200
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This narrative commentary explores Paul’s letter to the Galatians by placing it in the larger context of Paul’s life and ministry. Combining cultural and archeological research, Rev. Dr. Johannes W. H. van der Bijl draws together details from the book of Acts and the Pauline Epistles to offer us a unique glimpse into the real-life issues facing Paul, Barnabas, and the first-century church.
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The Characterization of Peter’s Leadership and Ethics in Acts 1–12, 15
ISBN: 9781839738470
£19.99
The world is in desperate need of trustworthy leaders – men and women of character, who demonstrate honesty, humility, courage, and compassion. Such leaders are crucial to the success and stability of governments, corporate bodies, institutions, and faith communities. In this study, Dr. Benea Alukwe explores the principles at work in Peter’s leadership of the early church as it transformed...
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Overcoming the World
ISBN: 9781839739279
£11.99
Yevgeny Ustinovich examines how the Fourth Gospel invites Christ’s followers into this same way of seeing, where the glory of God is found even in the most difficult of circumstances. He explores the relevance of this invitation for the contemporary church, as it seeks to minister to victims of war, abuse, persecution, and other forms of violence.
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Uniqueness of the Concept of Witness in Lukan Writings within the Biblical Canon
ISBN: 9781839737916
£28.99
Dr. Budiselić examines the concept of “witnessing” in the writings of Luke, contextualizing it within the larger framework of Scripture’s emphasis on revelation and testimony. Acknowledging the tendency within the Western church to emphasize moral transformation over physical, he reminds readers that Jesus’s kingdom ministry was accompanied by deeds as well as words. This book offers a...
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Compassionate Intercultural Care Practices for Coping with Grief
ISBN: 9781839738401
£24.99
As humans, we all express our grief differently. Acknowledging this truth, Dr. James Harrichand examines Old Testament accounts of grief and mourning alongside the experiences of marginalized Guyanese and Vietnamese immigrant communities in Canada. Here Dr. Harrichand presents five compassionate intercultural care practices for coping with grief, grounding each in the living hope of the...
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Lived Experiences of Ideologies in Contextual Islam
ISBN: 9781839732324
£24.99
There is a tendency within the study of Islam to prioritize religious ideology over the lived experiences of ordinary Muslims. While affirming the significance of such ideology, Dr. Judy Wanjiru Wang’ombe suggests that it is equally important to understand how Islamic teachings are actually lived out within Muslim communities. Utilizing a cognitive anthropological framework and drawing from...
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Africa Bears Witness
ISBN: 9781839738920
£22.99
This remarkable collection of essays explores the role of African Christianity in God’s mission around the world. Engaging such wide-ranging topics as gender violence, globalization, Westernization, peacebuilding, development, Pentecostalism, urban missiology, theological education, and African Christianity in Europe, this volume ambitiously bridges the gap between academic and practitioner...
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Apologetics in Africa
ISBN: 9781839736629
£19.99
This textbook provides an in-depth exploration of the biblical, philosophical, cultural, and practical concerns facing African Christians as they proclaim and defend the gospel in Africa. Written by a diverse group of pastors and scholars, it provides a much needed interdisciplinary and contextualized approach to apologetics.
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Christian Mission in a Diverse British Urban Context
ISBN: 9781839738753
£21.99
In the globalized twenty-first century, there is greater need than ever for intercultural approaches to advancing the gospel in multicultural urban contexts. In this book, Dr. Johnson Ambrose Afrane-Twum explores the history of African immigrant churches in the UK. Examining the implications of black theology in the context of Britain’s multicultural landscape, he offers suggestions for how...
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Crucified and Cursed Christ
ISBN: 9781839738357
£19.99
Offering powerful insight into aspects of contemporary African culture not always fully understood, Dr. Elkanah K. Cheboi examines the meaning and implications of the Pauline statement in Galatians that “Christ became a curse for us.” Drawing from biblical passages referencing judicial curses, and the widespread practice of cursing and blessing within the Ancient Near East and Greco-Roman...
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Lived Islam in Africa and Its Missiological Implications for Pentecostals
ISBN: 9781839737466
£20.99
This study explores the Muslim presence in Ghana, a nation once believed to be resistant to Islam, and analyses the missiological implications for Pentecostals, the fastest growing group of Christians in the country. Dr. Nuekpe examines the shared spiritual heritage of Ghanaian Pentecostals and folk Muslims within the broader context of African traditional religion. This study also challenges...
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Better than One
ISBN: 9781839735363
£14.99
This book offers the reader a robust theological understanding of loneliness and identifies five different types of loneliness – emotional, social, cultural, existential, and spiritual – and illustrates each type through well-known biblical narratives. Chornobai and Hrytsenko aim to equip all those suffering from loneliness – as well as those walking alongside them, whether pastors,...
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Seeing and Showing the Unseen
ISBN: 9781839737930
£21.99
Exploring how the God of Scripture reveals himself through metaphor and imagery, Dr. Adam Szumorek utilizes Cognitive Linguistics to help students, teachers, and preachers understand how meaning is communicated in Scripture and conceptualized within the human brain. He provides a theological framework for applying Cognitive Linguistics in biblical exegesis, demonstrating its value in aiding...
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Salvation in African Christianity
ISBN: 9781839739187
£24.99
In this eighth volume from the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology, African theologians articulate their understanding of salvation – and its widespread implications for life and practice – in conversation with Scripture and the rich diversity of an African cultural context. Salvation is examined from historical, philosophical, and theological lenses, and scholars address topics as...
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Vernacular Bibles in Africa through European Eyes
ISBN: 9781839732522
£14.99
This study provides detailed historical accounts of the origins of two of Africa’s most revered vernacular Bibles: the Efik Bible of modern-day Nigeria and the Nyanja Bible of Southern Africa. Issuing a powerful warning for those involved in the vast ongoing task of translating Scripture into the world’s vernacular languages, Nyirenda reminds us that we must first reckon with our social,...
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Religion, Leadership and Development
ISBN: 9781839737923
£28.99
Drawing on empirical research and utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that engages bothdevelopment and theology, this study explores the church’s role – both spiritual and pragmatic – infacilitating societal transformation in African countries, specifically Nigeria. Highlighting the importance of ecclesiastical leadership in mobilizing religious communities to partner with sociopolitical...
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Evidence for the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ Examined through Islamic Law
ISBN: 9781839737909
£21.99
In this study, Dr. Madanat tests evidence for the crucifixion and resurrection against Islam’s fixed theocratic law of Sharia. Offering an overview of the evolution and constitution of Islamic law, Dr. Madanat examines how eyewitness testimonies and confessions in the New Testament hold up against Islam’s strict standards for evidence. This book engages with Islam and its sacred texts...
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Called to Discipleship
ISBN: 9781839738616
£11.99
Drawing on Jesus’s example in the Gospel of Mark, this book offers an in-depth exploration of the nature of discipleship. A tool to help readers draw close to Jesus, it presents discipleship as a way of life centred on the journey back to God. At a time when secular culture is rediscovering the benefits of discipleship, this book invites readers into a powerful experience of identity formation...
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2 Peter and Jude (Asia Bible Commentary Series)
ISBN: 9781839738487
£13.99
2 Peter and Jude, though brief, are rich resources for understanding the call to live godly and holy lives. Importantly they provide essential discussion on false teachers, individuals whom many of us today narrowly define based on their unorthodox views or teachings. While there is truth in this definition, Dr. Uytanlet expands on this by skillfully expounding 2 Peter and Jude to show that...
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Development as Peace
ISBN: 9781839736452
£20.99
The colonial definition of development has not served Africa well. While Western assessments have generally revolved around a nation’s GDP, infrastructure, and the like, African cultures, and the Yoruba people in particular, have traditionally measured development in relation to the amount of peace experienced in a society and the wellbeing of its people. In this study, Dr. Adegbile examines...
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Byang Kato
ISBN: 9781839736674
£28.99
In this in-depth study of the legacy of Byang Kato, Dr. Foday-Khabenje traces his extraordinary life from a boyhood immersed in African traditional religion to his conversion to Christianity as a young man, his global leadership within the evangelical church, and the long-lasting impact of his prophetic voice. In an age that seeks to de-emphasize the uniqueness of Christ, Kato’s testimony of...
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Building the Whole Church
ISBN: 9781839738593
£19.99
Engaging qualitative research from South Asia, Dr. Jessy Jaison demonstrates that both formal and non-formal approaches to theological training can support the church’s missional calling. Not only will readers be introduced to theological education in the the South Asian context, they will also benefit from the practical and collaborative model demonstrated and how they can revitalize the...
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Digital Media and Youth Discipleship
ISBN: 9781839736636
£24.99
Today’s youth grow up immersed in digital technology. This presents a unique challenge to the church as it seeks to faithfully make disciples of the next generation. What does it look like – theologically and practically – to minister contextually to those whose lives are permeated by social media and digital culture? In this in-depth study, Dr. Vo Huong Nam offers both social and theological...
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A Free Church in a Free State
ISBN: 9781839736520
£24.99
How does Christ call his people to engage the societies, cultures, and politics of the nations they call home? Bridging cultures and time periods, Dr. Surya Harefa brings Abraham’s Kuyper’s ecclesiology to bear on questions of Japanese Christian engagement within the political sphere. Harefa offers a contextually robust exploration of evangelical Japanese approaches to ecclesiology and...
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The Priesthood of All Students
ISBN: 9781839738326
£24.99
Drawing on archival records and firsthand accounts, this work explores the history, theology, and missiology of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES). It examines how IFES’s commitment to immediacy, mediation, and participation are grounded upon a firm belief in the priesthood of all believers and a missional ecclesiology that presupposes God’s involvement in all aspects...
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In the Midst of Much-Doing
ISBN: 9781839732430
£31.99
How are we to sustain activism and compassion amidst the never-ending crises of the twenty-first century? To effectively serve as the hands and feet of Jesus, the church must attend to the revitalization of its inner life through the spiritual practices which feed, support, and sustain the work of the kingdom. This book inspires us to integrate spiritual renewal and prophetic witness for the...
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Spectacular Atonement
ISBN: 9781839737367
£12.99
There are many books about the cross of Christ, but few are written from an African perspective or with an African context in mind. In this book, Dr. Falconer offers the reader a holistic understanding of Jesus’s atoning work that powerfully addresses African realities and concerns. Presenting a biblical perspective of the cross – one rooted in penal substitution and Christus Victor theology –...
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Post-mortem Divine Retribution
ISBN: 9781839736056
£24.99
While a Christian understanding of divine judgement tends to focus on the afterlife, the Hebrew Bible is far more concerned with divine retribution as something experienced in this life. Yet if the same God enacts both, should there not be significant continuity between biblical accounts of divine retribution, whether experienced in this world or the hereafter? In this study, Dr. Angukali...
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1 Timothy
ISBN: 9781839738135
£13.99
1 Timothy shows how Christians can live in harmony and with integrity in a society of people with differing religious and cultural beliefs and values. This commentary provides an exposition of 1 Timothy’s message, which is relevant to many theological and pastoral situations faced by Asian church communities today. Along with the detailed commentary, the authors provide cultural reflections on...
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Missionary Statesman, Strategist, and Servant
ISBN: 9781839737763
£16.99
This collection of essays draws together a diverse group of scholars and practitioners as they pay loving tribute to Dr. Tetsunao (Ted) Yamamori, one of the great leaders of global mission and mentor to a generation. Far from a reflection on the past, this is a book that looks to the future, drawing on the life and ministry of Dr. Yamamori to cast a vision for how we can meet the challenges...
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The Restoration of God’s Dwelling and Kingdom
ISBN: 9781839737350
£19.99
In this introduction to biblical theology, Prof. Peter Nyende draws from nearly two decades of experience teaching the next generation of African church leaders. Maintaining the vital importance of a holistic understanding of Scripture and its unified nature, he presents the central story of both Old and New Testaments as the restoration of God’s dwelling and kingdom in the world.
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Ama Namin
ISBN: 9781839732676
£16.99
Ama Namin brings together the voices of Filipino evangelical scholars in a profound work of contextual and biblical theology. Each chapter explores a portion of the Lord’s Prayer against the backdrop of Scripture and the foreground of Philippine life and spirituality. Contributors examine the rich history of the Lord’s Prayer in the Philippines as well as its implications for the Philippines’...
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In Quest of the Rock - Discussion Guide
ISBN: 9781839738555
£4.99
In the book that this discussion guide complements, In Quest of the Rock, the author delves into the source material, exploring Peter’s transformation from fisherman to apostle through the power of relational encounter.
Intended for small group settings, this accompanying discussion guide journeys through each chapter of the book, to deepen the reader’s understanding and encourage fruitful,...
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Authentic Engagement
ISBN: 9781839738005
£16.99
In Authentic Engagement, Dieumeme and Mirlenda Noëlliste remind us that the church was never meant to content itself with faith in the hereafter. The authors explore questions of ecclesiology and establish the theological foundations for social engagement as they examine what it means to be a people defined by relationship with the triune God.
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Can a Christian Be Cursed?
ISBN: 9781839738265
£15.99
The belief in curses is widespread in Africa, impacting the lived reality of both Christians and non-Christians alike. In this book, Godwin Adeboye provides practical, biblical, and contextual guidelines for addressing the African conception of cursing, and for ministering to the fear and confusion such cursing elicits. This is an excellent resource to empower believers to confront their fear...
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Central and Eastern European Bible Commentary
ISBN: 9781783688227
£49.99
The Central and Eastern European Bible Commentary is a groundbreaking, multi-year work and the first full-Bible commentary to come out of Central and Eastern Europe. The aim of this resource is to provide a contemporary, contextually relevant, church-based commentary written exclusively by biblical scholars from the region.
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Drums of Redemption
ISBN: 9781839732317
£19.99
Across the African continent, nations are grappling with issues of genocide, terrorism, political instability, ethnic division, abject poverty, environmental degradation, and the rapid erosion of community life and values. Addressing every book of the New Testament, Drums of Redemption is contextually relevant, biblically rooted, and radically hope-filled as it casts a vision for how Christ’s...
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A Cross-Cultural Conceptual Study of the Emotion of קצף in the Hebrew Bible and the Folk Theory of the Emotion of Ngoò in the Kĩkamba Language
ISBN: 9781839732386
£21.99
In this study, Dr. George Mbithi Mutuku brings to life a deeper understanding of emotion, specifically anger, in the Hebrew Bible. Utilizing frame semantics and undertaking a comparative study of קצף and ngoò as conceptualized in Hebrew and Akamba cultures, respectively, Mutuku argues that ngoò would have been the best rendering for the Hebrew concept קצף in the Kĩkamba Bible.
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God, I’m Angry!
ISBN: 9781839736858
£14.99
Rev. Dr. Maggie Low debunks unhealthy assumptions about anger and forgiveness, laying the groundwork for a biblical understanding of righteous anger, conditional forgiveness, and unconditional love. Alongside profound theological insight, this book provides a step-by-step guide for application in pastoral counselling contexts and includes real life examples from Low’s extensive ministry...
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Transforming Church
ISBN: 9781839737305
£14.99
The area of community development provides a unique opportunity for the church to partner with God in his mission to see the world transformed. In Transforming Church, Tim Monger draws from over a decade of experience working in integral mission alongside local congregations in East Africa. Providing an overview of the current landscape of African community development, he engages the question...
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A Tapestry of Global Christology
ISBN: 9781839732362
£21.99
Who is Jesus Christ in a context of violence and bloodshed? This is the question at the heart of Dr. Isuwa Atsen’s study of global Christology. Dr. Isuwa Atsen weaves together three diverse christological approaches, examining the intersection of contextual theology, analytic theology, and the theological interpretation of Scripture. This is an excellent resource for theologians, students, and...
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Honor and Shame in 1 Samuel 1–7
ISBN: 9781839736032
£21.99
For many cultures throughout history, honor and shame have been foundational concepts for understanding and evaluating reality. In this study of the first seven chapters of 1 Samuel, Dr. Bin Kang establishes that ancient Israel was such a culture. He demonstrates the narrator’s intentional juxtaposition of honor and shame at the beginning of Samuel’s narrative, and its role in establishing a...
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For the Life of the World
ISBN: 9781839736841
£12.99
For the Life of the World, the sequel to Breakfast on the Beach, examines the way in which the Early Church, with a special emphasis on Simon Peter, took seriously the words of Jesus to make disciples of all nations.
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“Silence” in Translation
ISBN: 9781839732164
£28.99
The role of women in the church has long been a contentious topic for Christians. In this groundbreaking study, Dr. Anna Sui Hluan critically examines the understanding of “silence” within the Myanmar context, specifically as it impacts the church’s interpretation of 1 Corinthians 14:34–35. This interdisciplinary study combines cultural and linguistic awareness, a critical analysis of...
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Ethnic Diversity and Reconciliation
ISBN: 9781839736506
£12.99
Ethnic Diversity and Reconciliation explores the implications of the church’s radical call to inclusive community in the context of Myanmar’s long history of ethnic conflict. Dr. Arend van Dorp outlines the theological foundations for understanding the church’s mandate as a diverse and unified missional body, while also engaging the very real challenges posed to this mandate by the cultural,...
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Baptism as an Event of Taking Responsibility
ISBN: 9781839732348
£21.99
For those whose context is rich with cultural and communal rites of passage, how does the church ensure that baptism is not just another ritual, but is understood to be a deliberate participation of a Christian in an event that brings decisive change into the new life that Christ brings? In this study, Dr. Batibuka explores afresh Paul’s teaching on baptism demonstrating that it encompasses...
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In this second volume by Dr. Peter Nyende, he outlines a biblical theology of pastoral ministry that highlights its vital importance and provides a comprehensive understanding of its fundamental goals and activities. Nyende identifies the three components of pastoral ministry in the Bible as preaching and teaching the word, caring for those in difficulty, and facilitating worship, thus...
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A Life in Letters explores the life and thought of Paul through the writings of other New Testament authors and himself. This narrative commentary explores Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians by placing them in the larger context of Paul’s life and ministry, and presenting Paul as a tangible, flesh and blood human, so readers can better understand the message of Thessalonians – that there is...
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This collection of essays from leading scholars and seasoned practitioners explores the journeys of modern Asian diasporas from a Christian perspective. Addressing relevant issues contextually, the authors cover pertinent topics such as justice amongst migrant workers, immigration policies, and climate migration, while simultaneously reflecting on the biblical perspective of diaspora. Timely...
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Grounded in the East Africa Revival Movement (EARM), this work seeks to answer how the Keswick theology of sanctification contributes to the socio-ethical understanding of “walking in the light” and consequently influences the mission of the Anglican Church in the Mount Kenya region. Dr. Robinson Kariuki Mwangi uses careful exegetical analysis to understand the biblical roots of revival and...
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African migrants have become a significant source of Christian witness in the West, and African diaspora congregations in the UK are springing up and multiplying. In this ethnographically informed study, Dr. Paul Araoluwa Ayokunle explores the factors impacting the growth of three such African diaspora churches in Liverpool, England. This book offers a powerful exploration of the richness of...
- FujianISBN: 9781786411327£19.99
Fujian, a province in southeast China with more than 40 million people, was considered an obscure region in the past, but the gospel has blazed such a pathway that by the 1920s Fujian contained more Christians than any other province of China. The home of key Chinese church leaders, including John Sung, Watchman Nee, and Leland Wang, the church in Fujian has impacted millions of people in...
- HenanISBN: 9781786411709£19.99
With more than 18 million believers – the largest number in any province in China – Henan has emerged as the Christian heart and soul of the world’s most populated country. In this book, the fifth in the series, Hattaway records the many attempts to reach the people of Henan with the gospel.
- XinjiangISBN: 9781786411716£19.99
Xinjiang, a vast region in northwest China, has been much in the news in recent years because ofthe plight of more than one million Muslim Uyghur people there. But Xinjiang also has a long Christian history. Today there are nearly one million believers, mostly among the Han Chinese who have migrated into the region in recent decades. In this book, the sixth in the series, Hattaway focuses on...
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Shaanxi is the cradle of Chinese civilization. It was the southern terminus of the ancient Silk Road, and the first place in China to receive the gospel. Hattaway shows that Christians were in China centuries before the assumed earliest date of AD 635. During the missionary era there was slow growth, but today Shaanxi is home to more than three million followers of Christ. As storm clouds of...
- HainanISBN: 9781786411730£15.99
The southernmost Chinese province of Hainan was once nicknamed “the gateway to hell” because of its harsh, disease-ridden climate. God has transformed the island with a powerful revival that began in the 1990s, which has swept hundreds of thousands of people into the kingdom of God. This book is the eighth in Paul Hattaway’s series The China Chronicles.
- Metaphors the Church Lives ByISBN: 9781786411013£12.99
From the gospels, the Pauline epistles, and the Petrine letters, the authors help readers to engage with the conceptual content of biblical metaphors and how they shape our experiences and attitudes, so we can flesh them out for application in our own contexts.
- The Earth is the Lord’sISBN: 9781839739347£21.99
In this pioneering work, Dr. Thomaz de Aquino explores the present-day implications for viewing land as an economic factor through examining the parallels found in Luke-Acts. Exploring how Luke draws upon the Old Testament ethics, specifically the jubilee legislation, he proposes that Jesus presents God as the ultimate owner of the land, and in light of that, we are called to steward it...
- Empowering VoicesISBN: 9781786410825£15.99
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- Traditional Worship in Russian-speaking ChurchesISBN: 9781839736612£26.99
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- Dealing with Mission Drift in Parachurch AgenciesISBN: 9781839739361£24.99
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- Character and Virtue in PracticeISBN: 9781786410511£19.99
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- GuizhouISBN: 9781786411099£15.99
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- TibetISBN: 9781786411167£19.99
There are only tiny numbers of Tibetan Christians, but the ‘Roof of the World’ has a long and remarkable Christian history. Paul Hattaway recounts the stories of the many courageous, tenacious men and women who have attempted to exalt the Name of Jesus Christ in Tibet, against overwhelming odds and in the face of powerful spiritual forces. This is the fourth volume in The China Chronicles,...
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- God Saw That It Was Good, Not PerfectISBN: 9781839739446£19.99
Considering the broader canonical context, Dr. Hulisani Ramantswana challenges the standard interpretation of Genesis 1–3 and argues that the goodness of creation does not imply perfection, but instead infers its functionality. Proposing an alternative reading, he contends the hope in a new heaven and new earth suggests a radical transformation of the “good” creation instead of merely a...
- Who Are You, and Who Am I?ISBN: 9781786410252£17.99
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- Ethiopian Diaspora Churches on MissionISBN: 9781839738838£21.99
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In partnership with the Global Faculty Initiative, the Cross-Disciplinary Encounters with Theology series brings together global scholars from diverse academic disciplines in rounds of dialogue and response on key themes of the Christian faith. This first volume, Justice and Rights, brings world-renowned theologian Nicholas Wolterstorff into conversation with academics from across five...
- Developing a Leadership Training Model for ChurchesISBN: 9781786410016£14.99
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- The Wider Work of the Holy SpiritISBN: 9781839739385£19.99
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- ExodusISBN: 9781786410320£22.99
The poignant narrative of Exodus resonates with the present circumstances of the Chinese diaspora. This commentary delves into the concept of exodus, tracing its roots from the biblical exodus to its modern manifestation in the Chinese diaspora – “the new exodus.”
- Ecclesiology in AfricaISBN: 9781786410245£25.99
In this ninth volume, contributors present ecclesiology through the lenses of scriptural examinations, historical theology, systematic examinations, and practical theology, these essays work together to build a contemporary understanding of the burgeoning church in Africa through African voices.
- Disability Inclusion in AfricaISBN: 9781839739569£18.99
Addressing one of the most overshadowed theological issues, this book presents in-depth theological thoughts, ideas and insights that can change the way the church serves those living with disability.
- Paul as a Prototype and Entrepreneur of Christian IdentityISBN: 9781839739699£24.99
In this important addition to Pauline scholarship on 1 Corinthians, Dr. Vuyani Stanley Sindo brings fresh insight to how Paul’s use of the “in Christ” terminology supports his argument on leadership and community. This compelling and biblically rooted work will help Christians to understand the dangers of division within the church and how Christian leaders can overcome these divisions by...
- Territoriality and HospitalityISBN: 9781839737572£22.99
In a world where religion is frequently viewed as a source of conflict and division, what can we learn from the harmonious coexistence of Christian and Muslim communities flourishing in Africa and elsewhere? This collaborative work, inspired by the life and legacy of Lamin Sanneh, seeks to highlight valuable lessons from the rich Christian and Muslim traditions of hospitality through bringing...
- The Branch Exposition of the BibleISBN: 9781839732126£49.99
A great deal of biblical scholarship is written for academics and fails to edify readers or strengthentheir Christian ministry. Yet, Christians need to be nourished by the word of God so they can mature in faith and righteousness. Inspired by the words of the great reformer Martin Luther about shaking every branch of Scripture, and with experience in ministering across Africa, India and the...
- The Branch Exposition of the Bible Two-Volume SetISBN: BRANCHOTNTSETSpecial Price £74.99 Regular Price £89.98
A great deal of biblical scholarship is written for academics and fails to edify readers or strengthentheir Christian ministry. Yet, Christians need to be nourished by the word of God so they can mature in faith and righteousness. Inspired by the words of the great reformer Martin Luther about shaking every branch of Scripture, and with experience in ministering across Africa, India and the...
- Wisdom According to Paul in Relation to the Corinthian ProblemsISBN: 9781839739392£15.99
The problems of boasting, division, and human wisdom are apparent in 1 Corinthians 1–4. Addressing their interrelated nature, Dr. Richard Rojas argues they are rooted in a false understanding of wisdom. In this detailed study, he presents a sociological and rhetorical analysis of 1 Corinthians 1–4 that brings a fresh perspective on Paul’s response to church tension with important truths for...
- Global Perspectives on Science and ChristianityISBN: 9781839739880£19.99
Bringing together scholars from six continents, this book explores the rich diversity of ways that Christianity engages with science, addressing how contextually distinctive issues are also vital to global discourse.
- Suffering and PersecutionISBN: 9781786410344£18.99
Rethinking Church in the 21st Century is the culmination of three years of exploration into the condition of the church around the world today. Bringing together a diverse community of Christian voices, these essays offer reflections and admonitions to ignite the hearts of pastors and leaders during the dynamic, vulnerable, and hopeful times we face. In this first volume, scholars and church...
- Africans in Diaspora and Diasporas in AfricaISBN: 9781839739842£22.99
From the days of historic slavery to modern times, Africans in pursuit of education, jobs, business, and safety, have created a vibrant global diaspora. This collection of essays from leading scholars and seasoned practitioners reveals the journeys of modern African diasporas from a Christian perspective. Timely and unprecedented, it reveals how God moves with African people, making himself...
- Religiosity and Gospel TransmissionISBN: 9781839739194£21.99
In this important missiological work, Dr. Chuang skilfully demonstrates that to better contextualize the gospel among Han Chinese in Taipei, Christians need to ask the questions that the people are asking to other deities in daily life and frame an exclusive Jesus in an inclusive way. Missiologists, practitioners, and pastors will all benefit from this practical, contextualized approach to...
- Exploring the New Testament in AsiaISBN: 9781839737114£20.99This collection of essays offers theological reflections on New Testament themes from Asian perspectives, while addressing contextual issues in light of the New Testament. Touching on topics such as salvation, holiness, poverty, ethnic tensions, reconciliation, honoring elders, persecution, and hospitality, the scholars in this book demonstrate the importance of a varied contemporary context...
- Leading Well in Times of DisruptionISBN: 9781839739859£20.99
In today’s world, as we experience economic disparity and large-scale wars, the importance of good leadership has never been so vital. Leading Well in Times of Disruption seeks to understand and address the key shortcomings of mission organizations, and to provide a roadmap for leaders in global mission. Leadership development must not simply produce knowledgeable individuals, excellent in...
- Keeping FaithISBN: 9781786410351£11.99
In Keeping Faith, the authors have combined their global experience in practical theology, running businesses and charities, and integrating faith and work to outline the key components of organisational faithfulness.
- Reconciliation as a Controversial SymbolISBN: 9781839738746£21.99
In this important study, Dr. Demaine Solomons provides a thorough conceptual analysis of the term “reconciliation” within the context of Christian discourse in South Africa. By exploring creative uses of the reconciliation concept, this study contributes to a nuanced understanding of its application in Christian contexts, offering a more complete version of how South Africa’s reconciliation...
- Live to Be ForgottenISBN: 9781839739170£21.99
In this important study, Dr. Patrick Fung examines the life and work of Dixon Edward Hoste in his thirty-five years as general director of the CIM. Bringing fresh insights to this field of research, Dr. Fung shows us how the committed work of Hoste should be duly recognized as an integral part of the indigenous movement of modern Chinese Christianity.
- To Die in Africa’s DustISBN: 9781839735332£28.99
Christian mission in the modern era has generally been conceptualized as a Western endeavor: “from the West to the rest.” The rise and explosive growth of world Christianity has challenged this narrative, emphasizing Christian mission as “from everywhere to everywhere.” Dr. Las Newman contributes to this revitalized perspective, interrogating our understanding of modern missions history by...
- Habakkuk and ZephaniahISBN: 9781839739767£14.99
The books of Habakkuk and Zephaniah are God’s word to his people Israel at the lowest point in their history – the time of the Babylonian captivity. These two powerful books demonstrate that faith without faithfulness is an infantile fantasy. Written in accessible language, this volume speaks to all those who continue to desire God in life’s dark places and dark times, revealing Scripture’s...
- Good News from Latin AmericaISBN: 9781839739286£13.99
On the 100th anniversary of John Stott’s birth, Langham scholars honor this legacy and Stott’s holistic understanding of the gospel, as they bear witness to the good news of the kingdom of God and its justice in Latin America. Structured around the historical development and impact of the Reformation throughout the continent, this collection of essays addresses fundamental questions that stem...
- Who Is “the God of This Age”?ISBN: 9781839738784£24.99
How we interpret “the god of this age” in 2 Corinthians 4:4 has significant implications for Bible translations, our doctrines of God and Satan, and missiology. Is this about God or Satan? Dr. Ivor Poobalan illuminates this unique Pauline phrase through his comprehensive examination of the history of interpretation and careful exegesis rooted in the historical and literary contexts.
- Integrated MissionISBN: 9781839737626£21.99
Dr. Sarah Nicholl asserts spirituality, now often seen as an individual rather than communal endeavour, has been disconnected from the missional practices in the Lausanne movement. In bringing together missiology, mission practice and spirituality, she joins a chorus of scholars calling for more integration between areas of theory and practice. This book defines this synergy as “integrated...
- Towards a Contextualized Conceptualization of Social Justice for Post-Apartheid NamibiaISBN: 9781839738791£24.99
The search for justice, beyond the basic political understanding, is profoundly theological and ethical. In this work, Dr. Basilius M. Kasera analyses the meaning of justice in post-apartheid Namibia from a biblical perspective.
- Brotherhood in ChristISBN: 9781839737893£28.99
Traditional evangelical theology, with its emphasis on individual responsibility and the independence of faith communities, has often failed to offer a robust ecclesial vision for the unity of Christ’s church. Engaging this reality, Dr. Oleksandr Geychenko seeks to provide a theological framework for understanding the ecclesiological nature of Ukrainian Baptist church associations.
- The Power and Purpose of Blood in God’s DesignISBN: 9781839732560£21.99
How can Christians delve into the relationship between biblical law, narrative, and rituals to reconcile beliefs with cultural heritage? In this study, Dr. Cynthia Hsing-Wei Chang addresses the unfamiliar and impractical nature of Leviticus’s ritual teachings for Christians, particularly in the context of Chinese culture’s common practice of eating cooked blood pudding.
- JobISBN: 9781839739590£20.99
The book of Job engages with the issue of pain and suffering. Job asked the same question that we have probably asked a hundred times – why do the righteous suffer? In his pain, he decided to file a case against God, but he rescinded in a moment of truth. He realized God’s purpose for allowing pain was to have a deeper experience of the living God. This commentary expounds and explains how one...
- The Laws of the ImperializedISBN: 9781839738807£24.99
Using an integrated approach of postcolonial studies and historical-comparative analysis, this important study analyzes the relationship between the laws given to the Israelites on Mount Sinai and cuneiform law collections. Dr. Anna Lo skillfully integrates postcolonial understandings of the colonized people to explore how the similarities and differences reflect the imperialized authors’...
- Galatians (A Life in Letters)ISBN: 9781839739200£7.99 As low as £4.00
This narrative commentary explores Paul’s letter to the Galatians by placing it in the larger context of Paul’s life and ministry. Combining cultural and archeological research, Rev. Dr. Johannes W. H. van der Bijl draws together details from the book of Acts and the Pauline Epistles to offer us a unique glimpse into the real-life issues facing Paul, Barnabas, and the first-century church.
- The Characterization of Peter’s Leadership and Ethics in Acts 1–12, 15ISBN: 9781839738470£19.99
The world is in desperate need of trustworthy leaders – men and women of character, who demonstrate honesty, humility, courage, and compassion. Such leaders are crucial to the success and stability of governments, corporate bodies, institutions, and faith communities. In this study, Dr. Benea Alukwe explores the principles at work in Peter’s leadership of the early church as it transformed...
- Overcoming the WorldISBN: 9781839739279£11.99
Yevgeny Ustinovich examines how the Fourth Gospel invites Christ’s followers into this same way of seeing, where the glory of God is found even in the most difficult of circumstances. He explores the relevance of this invitation for the contemporary church, as it seeks to minister to victims of war, abuse, persecution, and other forms of violence.
- Uniqueness of the Concept of Witness in Lukan Writings within the Biblical CanonISBN: 9781839737916£28.99
Dr. Budiselić examines the concept of “witnessing” in the writings of Luke, contextualizing it within the larger framework of Scripture’s emphasis on revelation and testimony. Acknowledging the tendency within the Western church to emphasize moral transformation over physical, he reminds readers that Jesus’s kingdom ministry was accompanied by deeds as well as words. This book offers a...
- Compassionate Intercultural Care Practices for Coping with GriefISBN: 9781839738401£24.99
As humans, we all express our grief differently. Acknowledging this truth, Dr. James Harrichand examines Old Testament accounts of grief and mourning alongside the experiences of marginalized Guyanese and Vietnamese immigrant communities in Canada. Here Dr. Harrichand presents five compassionate intercultural care practices for coping with grief, grounding each in the living hope of the...
- Lived Experiences of Ideologies in Contextual IslamISBN: 9781839732324£24.99
There is a tendency within the study of Islam to prioritize religious ideology over the lived experiences of ordinary Muslims. While affirming the significance of such ideology, Dr. Judy Wanjiru Wang’ombe suggests that it is equally important to understand how Islamic teachings are actually lived out within Muslim communities. Utilizing a cognitive anthropological framework and drawing from...
- Africa Bears WitnessISBN: 9781839738920£22.99
This remarkable collection of essays explores the role of African Christianity in God’s mission around the world. Engaging such wide-ranging topics as gender violence, globalization, Westernization, peacebuilding, development, Pentecostalism, urban missiology, theological education, and African Christianity in Europe, this volume ambitiously bridges the gap between academic and practitioner...
- Apologetics in AfricaISBN: 9781839736629£19.99
This textbook provides an in-depth exploration of the biblical, philosophical, cultural, and practical concerns facing African Christians as they proclaim and defend the gospel in Africa. Written by a diverse group of pastors and scholars, it provides a much needed interdisciplinary and contextualized approach to apologetics.
- Christian Mission in a Diverse British Urban ContextISBN: 9781839738753£21.99
In the globalized twenty-first century, there is greater need than ever for intercultural approaches to advancing the gospel in multicultural urban contexts. In this book, Dr. Johnson Ambrose Afrane-Twum explores the history of African immigrant churches in the UK. Examining the implications of black theology in the context of Britain’s multicultural landscape, he offers suggestions for how...
- Crucified and Cursed ChristISBN: 9781839738357£19.99
Offering powerful insight into aspects of contemporary African culture not always fully understood, Dr. Elkanah K. Cheboi examines the meaning and implications of the Pauline statement in Galatians that “Christ became a curse for us.” Drawing from biblical passages referencing judicial curses, and the widespread practice of cursing and blessing within the Ancient Near East and Greco-Roman...
- Lived Islam in Africa and Its Missiological Implications for PentecostalsISBN: 9781839737466£20.99
This study explores the Muslim presence in Ghana, a nation once believed to be resistant to Islam, and analyses the missiological implications for Pentecostals, the fastest growing group of Christians in the country. Dr. Nuekpe examines the shared spiritual heritage of Ghanaian Pentecostals and folk Muslims within the broader context of African traditional religion. This study also challenges...
- Better than OneISBN: 9781839735363£14.99
This book offers the reader a robust theological understanding of loneliness and identifies five different types of loneliness – emotional, social, cultural, existential, and spiritual – and illustrates each type through well-known biblical narratives. Chornobai and Hrytsenko aim to equip all those suffering from loneliness – as well as those walking alongside them, whether pastors,...
- Seeing and Showing the UnseenISBN: 9781839737930£21.99
Exploring how the God of Scripture reveals himself through metaphor and imagery, Dr. Adam Szumorek utilizes Cognitive Linguistics to help students, teachers, and preachers understand how meaning is communicated in Scripture and conceptualized within the human brain. He provides a theological framework for applying Cognitive Linguistics in biblical exegesis, demonstrating its value in aiding...
- Salvation in African ChristianityISBN: 9781839739187£24.99
In this eighth volume from the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology, African theologians articulate their understanding of salvation – and its widespread implications for life and practice – in conversation with Scripture and the rich diversity of an African cultural context. Salvation is examined from historical, philosophical, and theological lenses, and scholars address topics as...
- Vernacular Bibles in Africa through European EyesISBN: 9781839732522£14.99
This study provides detailed historical accounts of the origins of two of Africa’s most revered vernacular Bibles: the Efik Bible of modern-day Nigeria and the Nyanja Bible of Southern Africa. Issuing a powerful warning for those involved in the vast ongoing task of translating Scripture into the world’s vernacular languages, Nyirenda reminds us that we must first reckon with our social,...
- Religion, Leadership and DevelopmentISBN: 9781839737923£28.99
Drawing on empirical research and utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that engages bothdevelopment and theology, this study explores the church’s role – both spiritual and pragmatic – infacilitating societal transformation in African countries, specifically Nigeria. Highlighting the importance of ecclesiastical leadership in mobilizing religious communities to partner with sociopolitical...
- Evidence for the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ Examined through Islamic LawISBN: 9781839737909£21.99
In this study, Dr. Madanat tests evidence for the crucifixion and resurrection against Islam’s fixed theocratic law of Sharia. Offering an overview of the evolution and constitution of Islamic law, Dr. Madanat examines how eyewitness testimonies and confessions in the New Testament hold up against Islam’s strict standards for evidence. This book engages with Islam and its sacred texts...
- Called to DiscipleshipISBN: 9781839738616£11.99
Drawing on Jesus’s example in the Gospel of Mark, this book offers an in-depth exploration of the nature of discipleship. A tool to help readers draw close to Jesus, it presents discipleship as a way of life centred on the journey back to God. At a time when secular culture is rediscovering the benefits of discipleship, this book invites readers into a powerful experience of identity formation...
- 2 Peter and Jude (Asia Bible Commentary Series)ISBN: 9781839738487£13.99
2 Peter and Jude, though brief, are rich resources for understanding the call to live godly and holy lives. Importantly they provide essential discussion on false teachers, individuals whom many of us today narrowly define based on their unorthodox views or teachings. While there is truth in this definition, Dr. Uytanlet expands on this by skillfully expounding 2 Peter and Jude to show that...
- Development as PeaceISBN: 9781839736452£20.99
The colonial definition of development has not served Africa well. While Western assessments have generally revolved around a nation’s GDP, infrastructure, and the like, African cultures, and the Yoruba people in particular, have traditionally measured development in relation to the amount of peace experienced in a society and the wellbeing of its people. In this study, Dr. Adegbile examines...
- Byang KatoISBN: 9781839736674£28.99
In this in-depth study of the legacy of Byang Kato, Dr. Foday-Khabenje traces his extraordinary life from a boyhood immersed in African traditional religion to his conversion to Christianity as a young man, his global leadership within the evangelical church, and the long-lasting impact of his prophetic voice. In an age that seeks to de-emphasize the uniqueness of Christ, Kato’s testimony of...
- Building the Whole ChurchISBN: 9781839738593£19.99
Engaging qualitative research from South Asia, Dr. Jessy Jaison demonstrates that both formal and non-formal approaches to theological training can support the church’s missional calling. Not only will readers be introduced to theological education in the the South Asian context, they will also benefit from the practical and collaborative model demonstrated and how they can revitalize the...
- Digital Media and Youth DiscipleshipISBN: 9781839736636£24.99
Today’s youth grow up immersed in digital technology. This presents a unique challenge to the church as it seeks to faithfully make disciples of the next generation. What does it look like – theologically and practically – to minister contextually to those whose lives are permeated by social media and digital culture? In this in-depth study, Dr. Vo Huong Nam offers both social and theological...
- A Free Church in a Free StateISBN: 9781839736520£24.99
How does Christ call his people to engage the societies, cultures, and politics of the nations they call home? Bridging cultures and time periods, Dr. Surya Harefa brings Abraham’s Kuyper’s ecclesiology to bear on questions of Japanese Christian engagement within the political sphere. Harefa offers a contextually robust exploration of evangelical Japanese approaches to ecclesiology and...
- The Priesthood of All StudentsISBN: 9781839738326£24.99
Drawing on archival records and firsthand accounts, this work explores the history, theology, and missiology of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES). It examines how IFES’s commitment to immediacy, mediation, and participation are grounded upon a firm belief in the priesthood of all believers and a missional ecclesiology that presupposes God’s involvement in all aspects...
- In the Midst of Much-DoingISBN: 9781839732430£31.99
How are we to sustain activism and compassion amidst the never-ending crises of the twenty-first century? To effectively serve as the hands and feet of Jesus, the church must attend to the revitalization of its inner life through the spiritual practices which feed, support, and sustain the work of the kingdom. This book inspires us to integrate spiritual renewal and prophetic witness for the...
- Spectacular AtonementISBN: 9781839737367£12.99
There are many books about the cross of Christ, but few are written from an African perspective or with an African context in mind. In this book, Dr. Falconer offers the reader a holistic understanding of Jesus’s atoning work that powerfully addresses African realities and concerns. Presenting a biblical perspective of the cross – one rooted in penal substitution and Christus Victor theology –...
- Post-mortem Divine RetributionISBN: 9781839736056£24.99
While a Christian understanding of divine judgement tends to focus on the afterlife, the Hebrew Bible is far more concerned with divine retribution as something experienced in this life. Yet if the same God enacts both, should there not be significant continuity between biblical accounts of divine retribution, whether experienced in this world or the hereafter? In this study, Dr. Angukali...
- 1 TimothyISBN: 9781839738135£13.99
1 Timothy shows how Christians can live in harmony and with integrity in a society of people with differing religious and cultural beliefs and values. This commentary provides an exposition of 1 Timothy’s message, which is relevant to many theological and pastoral situations faced by Asian church communities today. Along with the detailed commentary, the authors provide cultural reflections on...
- Missionary Statesman, Strategist, and ServantISBN: 9781839737763£16.99
This collection of essays draws together a diverse group of scholars and practitioners as they pay loving tribute to Dr. Tetsunao (Ted) Yamamori, one of the great leaders of global mission and mentor to a generation. Far from a reflection on the past, this is a book that looks to the future, drawing on the life and ministry of Dr. Yamamori to cast a vision for how we can meet the challenges...
- The Restoration of God’s Dwelling and KingdomISBN: 9781839737350£19.99
In this introduction to biblical theology, Prof. Peter Nyende draws from nearly two decades of experience teaching the next generation of African church leaders. Maintaining the vital importance of a holistic understanding of Scripture and its unified nature, he presents the central story of both Old and New Testaments as the restoration of God’s dwelling and kingdom in the world.
- Ama NaminISBN: 9781839732676£16.99
Ama Namin brings together the voices of Filipino evangelical scholars in a profound work of contextual and biblical theology. Each chapter explores a portion of the Lord’s Prayer against the backdrop of Scripture and the foreground of Philippine life and spirituality. Contributors examine the rich history of the Lord’s Prayer in the Philippines as well as its implications for the Philippines’...
- In Quest of the Rock - Discussion GuideISBN: 9781839738555£4.99
In the book that this discussion guide complements, In Quest of the Rock, the author delves into the source material, exploring Peter’s transformation from fisherman to apostle through the power of relational encounter.
Intended for small group settings, this accompanying discussion guide journeys through each chapter of the book, to deepen the reader’s understanding and encourage fruitful,...
- Authentic EngagementISBN: 9781839738005£16.99
In Authentic Engagement, Dieumeme and Mirlenda Noëlliste remind us that the church was never meant to content itself with faith in the hereafter. The authors explore questions of ecclesiology and establish the theological foundations for social engagement as they examine what it means to be a people defined by relationship with the triune God.
- Can a Christian Be Cursed?ISBN: 9781839738265£15.99
The belief in curses is widespread in Africa, impacting the lived reality of both Christians and non-Christians alike. In this book, Godwin Adeboye provides practical, biblical, and contextual guidelines for addressing the African conception of cursing, and for ministering to the fear and confusion such cursing elicits. This is an excellent resource to empower believers to confront their fear...
- Central and Eastern European Bible CommentaryISBN: 9781783688227£49.99
The Central and Eastern European Bible Commentary is a groundbreaking, multi-year work and the first full-Bible commentary to come out of Central and Eastern Europe. The aim of this resource is to provide a contemporary, contextually relevant, church-based commentary written exclusively by biblical scholars from the region.
- Drums of RedemptionISBN: 9781839732317£19.99
Across the African continent, nations are grappling with issues of genocide, terrorism, political instability, ethnic division, abject poverty, environmental degradation, and the rapid erosion of community life and values. Addressing every book of the New Testament, Drums of Redemption is contextually relevant, biblically rooted, and radically hope-filled as it casts a vision for how Christ’s...
- A Cross-Cultural Conceptual Study of the Emotion of קצף in the Hebrew Bible and the Folk Theory of the Emotion of Ngoò in the Kĩkamba LanguageISBN: 9781839732386£21.99
In this study, Dr. George Mbithi Mutuku brings to life a deeper understanding of emotion, specifically anger, in the Hebrew Bible. Utilizing frame semantics and undertaking a comparative study of קצף and ngoò as conceptualized in Hebrew and Akamba cultures, respectively, Mutuku argues that ngoò would have been the best rendering for the Hebrew concept קצף in the Kĩkamba Bible.
- God, I’m Angry!ISBN: 9781839736858£14.99
Rev. Dr. Maggie Low debunks unhealthy assumptions about anger and forgiveness, laying the groundwork for a biblical understanding of righteous anger, conditional forgiveness, and unconditional love. Alongside profound theological insight, this book provides a step-by-step guide for application in pastoral counselling contexts and includes real life examples from Low’s extensive ministry...
- Transforming ChurchISBN: 9781839737305£14.99
The area of community development provides a unique opportunity for the church to partner with God in his mission to see the world transformed. In Transforming Church, Tim Monger draws from over a decade of experience working in integral mission alongside local congregations in East Africa. Providing an overview of the current landscape of African community development, he engages the question...
- A Tapestry of Global ChristologyISBN: 9781839732362£21.99
Who is Jesus Christ in a context of violence and bloodshed? This is the question at the heart of Dr. Isuwa Atsen’s study of global Christology. Dr. Isuwa Atsen weaves together three diverse christological approaches, examining the intersection of contextual theology, analytic theology, and the theological interpretation of Scripture. This is an excellent resource for theologians, students, and...
- Honor and Shame in 1 Samuel 1–7ISBN: 9781839736032£21.99
For many cultures throughout history, honor and shame have been foundational concepts for understanding and evaluating reality. In this study of the first seven chapters of 1 Samuel, Dr. Bin Kang establishes that ancient Israel was such a culture. He demonstrates the narrator’s intentional juxtaposition of honor and shame at the beginning of Samuel’s narrative, and its role in establishing a...
- For the Life of the WorldISBN: 9781839736841£12.99
For the Life of the World, the sequel to Breakfast on the Beach, examines the way in which the Early Church, with a special emphasis on Simon Peter, took seriously the words of Jesus to make disciples of all nations.
- “Silence” in TranslationISBN: 9781839732164£28.99
The role of women in the church has long been a contentious topic for Christians. In this groundbreaking study, Dr. Anna Sui Hluan critically examines the understanding of “silence” within the Myanmar context, specifically as it impacts the church’s interpretation of 1 Corinthians 14:34–35. This interdisciplinary study combines cultural and linguistic awareness, a critical analysis of...
- Ethnic Diversity and ReconciliationISBN: 9781839736506£12.99
Ethnic Diversity and Reconciliation explores the implications of the church’s radical call to inclusive community in the context of Myanmar’s long history of ethnic conflict. Dr. Arend van Dorp outlines the theological foundations for understanding the church’s mandate as a diverse and unified missional body, while also engaging the very real challenges posed to this mandate by the cultural,...
- Baptism as an Event of Taking ResponsibilityISBN: 9781839732348£21.99
For those whose context is rich with cultural and communal rites of passage, how does the church ensure that baptism is not just another ritual, but is understood to be a deliberate participation of a Christian in an event that brings decisive change into the new life that Christ brings? In this study, Dr. Batibuka explores afresh Paul’s teaching on baptism demonstrating that it encompasses...
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