Books
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Personal and Private Religious Experience in the Biblical Psalms
ISBN: 9781786410030
£18.99
Delving into the history of the Psalter, Dr. Daniel Berković engages in the discussion of understanding of the “psalmist” as individual or corporate to illuminate the distinction between piety in the personal and the private. Questions on the nature of religious and emotional experience, and Israelite anthropology and the Hebrew concept of person are addressed adeptly through a variety of...
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Feasting with Demons or with Christ?
ISBN: 9781839739521
£21.99
The tradition of African ritual meals is an interesting topic of discussion in the fields of religious studies and cultural anthropology. In light of Paul’s teachings in 1 Corinthians, could these practices for honouring ancestors be perceived as idolatrous? Expanding on this comparison, Dr. Samantha Chambo expertly investigates the transformative power of rituals, examining the capacity of...
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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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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...
-
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Vers un modèle africain de dialogue interreligieux
ISBN: 9781839738692
£26.99
Dans cette étude, l’auteur a développé une méthodologie de recherche africaine de dialogue interreligieux, basée sur une expérience au pays Maxi au Bénin. Cette expérience a été réalisée chez un peuple verbomoteur, dans un contexte de vodun, pour la résolution de conflits impliquant des communautés chrétiennes. Cet ouvrage est pour tous ceux qui s’intéressent à la résolution de conflits...
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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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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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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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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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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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La représentation du Second Temple à travers les correspondances officielles dans le livre d’Esdras
ISBN: 9781839737558
£21.99
Dans cette étude, l’auteur s’attache à analyser les six lettres rapportées dans Esdras 1-6, dont cinq sont attribuées aux autorités perses. Leur thème central est le Temple. L’auteur s’appuie sur l’analyse rhétorique biblique pour identifier et présenter les structures de ces lettres, les fonctions du Second Temple et les motivations des différents acteurs de l’époque perse derrière sa...
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Le rôle du Saint-Esprit dans la vie et l’œuvre du Fils incarné chez Abraham Kuyper
ISBN: 9781839737312
£26.99
Ce travail est une élucidation du rapport de l’Esprit au Fils incarné selon Abraham Kuyper, homme politique et théologien réformé néocalviniste. Cette relecture de l’abondante œuvre théologique de Kuyper montre ce que l’Esprit a accompli dans la vie et l’œuvre de Jésus : de la conception du Fils jusqu’à son ascension, suivie de sa glorification, l’étude cerne l’implication de l’Esprit à tous...
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Bonne Nouvelle pour les Peuls
ISBN: 9781839737565
£29.99
Ce travail de recherche missiologique revient sur l’histoire de l’évangélisation des Peuls musulmans du Fouta-Djallon en République de Guinée et réévalue les approches utilisées. Il met en lumière des pistes concrètes pour l’évangélisation et l’implantation d’Églises parmi les Peuls aujourd’hui et intègre la vision peule du monde (le pulaaku) dans la réflexion sur la communication de...
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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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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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“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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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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Contextualization and the Old Testament
ISBN: 9781839734137
£18.99
Christianity is often viewed in Asia as a Western imposition. Challenging this, Dr. Jerry Hwang examines the Old Testament’s cultural engagement of its ancient Near Eastern context, arguing that Scripture itself provides the ultimate model for contextualizing theology in Asia.
This is an ideal resource for scholars and practitioners interested in a biblical perspective of contextualization,...
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Faith That Indigenizes
ISBN: 9781839735875
£13.99
In this important work, Dr. Vargas explores the interplay between Neo-Pentecostalism and Aimaran indigenous identity in La Paz, Bolivia, identifying how the integration of the two has led to social, political, and economic transformation. This study offers insight into the growing impact of the Neo-Pentecostal movement, both in Latin America and beyond, as well as the significant role of...
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The Cross or Prosperity Gospel
ISBN: 9781839735356
£19.99
Are Christians meant to experience suffering? Christ is risen, the kingdom of heaven is at hand, yet sickness, poverty, and persecution continue to be daily realities for Christians around the world. In this study of martyrdom and persecution in the early church, Rev. Dr. Boamah reminds us that there is no Christianity without a cross and that suffering has played a prominent role in church...
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Personal and Private Religious Experience in the Biblical PsalmsISBN: 9781786410030£18.99
Delving into the history of the Psalter, Dr. Daniel Berković engages in the discussion of understanding of the “psalmist” as individual or corporate to illuminate the distinction between piety in the personal and the private. Questions on the nature of religious and emotional experience, and Israelite anthropology and the Hebrew concept of person are addressed adeptly through a variety of...
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Feasting with Demons or with Christ?ISBN: 9781839739521£21.99
The tradition of African ritual meals is an interesting topic of discussion in the fields of religious studies and cultural anthropology. In light of Paul’s teachings in 1 Corinthians, could these practices for honouring ancestors be perceived as idolatrous? Expanding on this comparison, Dr. Samantha Chambo expertly investigates the transformative power of rituals, examining the capacity of...
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Church Growth in African Diaspora CommunitiesISBN: 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...
-
The Influence of Early Keswick Theology of Sanctification in the Socio-ethical Life of the East African Revival MovementISBN: 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...
-
Traditional Worship in Russian-speaking ChurchesISBN: 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...
-
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...
-
Dealing with Mission Drift in Parachurch AgenciesISBN: 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...
-
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...
-
Ethiopian Diaspora Churches on MissionISBN: 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,...
-
Developing a Leadership Training Model for ChurchesISBN: 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...
-
The Wider Work of the Holy SpiritISBN: 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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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.
-
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...
-
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...
-
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.
-
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.
-
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...
-
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.
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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’...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Vers un modèle africain de dialogue interreligieuxISBN: 9781839738692£26.99
Dans cette étude, l’auteur a développé une méthodologie de recherche africaine de dialogue interreligieux, basée sur une expérience au pays Maxi au Bénin. Cette expérience a été réalisée chez un peuple verbomoteur, dans un contexte de vodun, pour la résolution de conflits impliquant des communautés chrétiennes. Cet ouvrage est pour tous ceux qui s’intéressent à la résolution de conflits...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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La représentation du Second Temple à travers les correspondances officielles dans le livre d’EsdrasISBN: 9781839737558£21.99
Dans cette étude, l’auteur s’attache à analyser les six lettres rapportées dans Esdras 1-6, dont cinq sont attribuées aux autorités perses. Leur thème central est le Temple. L’auteur s’appuie sur l’analyse rhétorique biblique pour identifier et présenter les structures de ces lettres, les fonctions du Second Temple et les motivations des différents acteurs de l’époque perse derrière sa...
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Le rôle du Saint-Esprit dans la vie et l’œuvre du Fils incarné chez Abraham KuyperISBN: 9781839737312£26.99
Ce travail est une élucidation du rapport de l’Esprit au Fils incarné selon Abraham Kuyper, homme politique et théologien réformé néocalviniste. Cette relecture de l’abondante œuvre théologique de Kuyper montre ce que l’Esprit a accompli dans la vie et l’œuvre de Jésus : de la conception du Fils jusqu’à son ascension, suivie de sa glorification, l’étude cerne l’implication de l’Esprit à tous...
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Bonne Nouvelle pour les PeulsISBN: 9781839737565£29.99
Ce travail de recherche missiologique revient sur l’histoire de l’évangélisation des Peuls musulmans du Fouta-Djallon en République de Guinée et réévalue les approches utilisées. Il met en lumière des pistes concrètes pour l’évangélisation et l’implantation d’Églises parmi les Peuls aujourd’hui et intègre la vision peule du monde (le pulaaku) dans la réflexion sur la communication de...
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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 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.
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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...
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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...
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“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...
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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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Contextualization and the Old TestamentISBN: 9781839734137£18.99
Christianity is often viewed in Asia as a Western imposition. Challenging this, Dr. Jerry Hwang examines the Old Testament’s cultural engagement of its ancient Near Eastern context, arguing that Scripture itself provides the ultimate model for contextualizing theology in Asia.
This is an ideal resource for scholars and practitioners interested in a biblical perspective of contextualization,...
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Faith That IndigenizesISBN: 9781839735875£13.99
In this important work, Dr. Vargas explores the interplay between Neo-Pentecostalism and Aimaran indigenous identity in La Paz, Bolivia, identifying how the integration of the two has led to social, political, and economic transformation. This study offers insight into the growing impact of the Neo-Pentecostal movement, both in Latin America and beyond, as well as the significant role of...
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The Cross or Prosperity GospelISBN: 9781839735356£19.99
Are Christians meant to experience suffering? Christ is risen, the kingdom of heaven is at hand, yet sickness, poverty, and persecution continue to be daily realities for Christians around the world. In this study of martyrdom and persecution in the early church, Rev. Dr. Boamah reminds us that there is no Christianity without a cross and that suffering has played a prominent role in church...
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