Books
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The Shortfall
ISBN: 9781839730955
£13.99
Chris Wright, in conversation with James Cousins, challenges Christians to recognize that the problem of insufficient funding does not belong to those experiencing the shortfall but to those entrusted by God with the means to alleviate it. Combining John Stott’s The Grace of Giving and Chris Wright’s The Gift of Accountability, two classics on generosity and financial integrity, along with a...
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South Asia Bible Commentary (Hindi)
ISBN: 9789385885310
£49.99
The first one-volume Bible commentary produced in South Asia by South Asians for South Asians – and for the world. Pastors, students and lay leaders serving the rapidly growing church in South Asia will find this an invaluable resource that helps them to interpret and apply the Bible in the light of South Asian culture and realities. Christians all around the world will also benefit from its...
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Whole-Life Mission for the Whole Church
ISBN: 9781839730726
£17.99
By perpetuating the false belief that there are some areas of life that are not important to God, some callings that are second-class, and some spheres of society that are not worth engaging, the sacred-secular divide diminishes our understanding of God, discipleship, missiology, and the gospel itself. This book provides theological educators with the tools they need to combat the divide in...
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TEE in Asia
ISBN: 9781839730658
£18.99
In this immensely relevant book, the Increase Association shares its practical wisdom on how to utilize Theological Education by Extension as “Tools to Equip and Empower” all believers for kingdom work. Filled with testimonies from church communities throughout Asia, this book provides concrete examples of TEE’s effectiveness in a wide variety of contexts and the innovative work of the...
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Dostoevsky’s Convictional Theology Expressed in His Life and Literature
ISBN: 9781839732027
£24.99
Utilizing James William McClendon’s conception of biography as theology, Dr. Dumitru Sevastian explores the lived convictions that emerge from three distinct periods in Dostoevsky’s life, the pre-Siberian, Siberian, and post-Siberian, each represented by one of his novels. What emerges is a powerful expression of faith formed in community and tempered in suffering, an example relevant to all...
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El liderazgo en la educación teológica, volumen 2
ISBN: 9781839730832
£21.99
Esta publicación es el segundo de tres volúmenes cuya finalidad es acompañar y apoyar a los seminarios de IPAL, además de proveer, independientemente, un acceso más amplio a los principios que necesitan los líderes académicos para el desarrollo institucional. Cada capítulo comparte la experiencia del autor e ilustra su comprensión de la educación, el liderazgo y la administración en el ámbito...
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Dialogue of Life
ISBN: 9781839732171
£19.99
The status of the global church is often that of a sociopolitical minority, at odds politically, religiously, and socially with the nations that encompass it. In such contexts, how is the church to faithfully uphold its missional calling?
In this in-depth study of Chinese Christians living in Sabah, Malaysia, Dr. Khee-Vun Lin engages missiology and political theology to address the practical...
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From Theology of Transparency to Theology of Coexistence
ISBN: 9781839732225
£15.99
The Egyptian church has long existed as a minority within a nation dominated by the political, religious, and cultural power of Islam. In this book, Andrea Zaki Stephanous explores the complex relationship that exists between the church and the Egyptian state, tracing the impact of recent political, theological, and societal developments on Christian engagement with broader Egyptian society.
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El liderazgo en la educación teológica, volumen 3
ISBN: 9781839730849
£18.99
Este libro es el tercer y último volumen de la serie, cuya finalidad es acompañar y apoyar los seminarios de IPAL, además de proveer, independientemente, un recurso para ayudar a las instituciones teológicas en el desarrollo de su facultad de profesores. El desarrollo docente está en el corazón de la educación teológica. Este libro sienta los fundamentos para que las instituciones puedan...
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God of the Remnant
ISBN: 9781839730580
£8.99
In this book, Dr. Agang addresses the discrimination, oppression, and violence facing minorities in Africa and the church’s calling to stand against such injustice. Drawing upon covenantal theology and the biblical motif of a remnant, Agang explores God’s heart for those commonly devalued, silenced, excluded, and ignored. This book is a powerful reminder of the source of true identity and the...
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The Five Phases of Leadership
ISBN: 9781839730689
£11.99
The Five Phases of Leadership is a book written by a practitioner for practitioners. Organized around five stages of leadership – establishing trust, cultivating leaders, discerning vision, implementing plans and transitioning out – this book offers an overview of the leadership life cycle from a distinctively Christian perspective. Dr. Justyn Terry draws on over twenty years of leadership...
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The Church and Politics
ISBN: 9781839734144
£14.99
The Church and Politics offers an introduction to African political theology that is thorough, practical, and deeply powerful. From traditional power structures to the political ramifications of colonialism, Dr. Bernard Boyo provides a foundation for understanding Africa’s contemporary political concerns in their cultural and historical context. Alongside this overview of African political...
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Reading Jeremiah in Africa
ISBN: 9781839732133
£15.99
Dr. Katho offers a study that is both accessible and deeply relevant to the particularities of an African context. In a series of ten selected passages, Dr. Katho demonstrates the many parallels between Jeremiah’s Judah and a continent that continues to experience the complex and devastating realities of poverty, injustice, and war. It is a book of hope, and Katho, like Jeremiah, dares to...
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Revelation and Grace
ISBN: 9781839732195
£21.99
Our globalized world, with its increasingly pluralistic societies, necessitates a theological framework that enables Christians to embrace their neighbors without compromising the essential components of their own faith. In this book, Dr. Djung explores the ways in which Hendrik Kraemer’s theology of religions offers the church such a framework. By placing Kraemer in conversation with other...
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Demonology for the Global Church
ISBN: 9781839732249
£13.99
Demonology for the Global Church endeavors to provide the biblical and theological essentials for a unified Christian perspective of the demonic. Avoiding speculation and anecdotal evidence, Scott D. MacDonald roots his analysis in Scripture. He frames a biblical demonology in light of global and contextual concerns, offering an understanding that avoids the pitfalls of anti-supernaturalism...
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Church and Mission in the Context of War
ISBN: 9781839730627
£24.99
Dr. Eraston Kambale Kighoma traces the survival and theological development of the Baptist Church in Central Africa over a twenty-year period of conflict. Utilizing a combination of descriptive, contextual and integrative approaches, he examines the effect of war on the church’s theology in action, especially its understanding and practice of mission. This study sheds new light on existing...
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Inclus et valorisés
ISBN: 9781783687657
£12.99
Sans une compréhension de base des handicaps courants, comment les Églises peuvent-elles accompagner les personnes handicapées et encourager leur inclusion dans la vie de l’Église et de la communauté ? Axé sur le contexte africain, ce guide complet sur le handicap et l’Église donnera aux étudiants en théologie, aux pasteurs et aux dirigeants d’églises l’initiation dont ils ont besoin pour...
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Expository Preaching in Africa
ISBN: 9781839732140
£15.99
How can expository preaching, rooted in a textual analysis of Scripture, be effectively utilized in oral cultures? In Expository Preaching in Africa, Ezekiel A. Ajibade engages this challenge directly, offering practical techniques for integrating African oral elements into preaching that is both biblical and African. Alongside numerous examples and tools, Ajibade provides a rich overview of...
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Breakfast on the Beach
ISBN: 9781839732072
£18.99
Breakfast on the Beach is a harmonized, chronological retelling of the four Gospels that explores Jesus’s fourfold method of discipleship through its impact on his followers, especially Simon Peter. Harnessing the power of story, Johannes brings the gospel to life in new ways, emphasizing the relational nature of faith, discipleship, and what it means to follow Christ – whether in...
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La direction académique dans la formation théologique, volume 1
ISBN: 9781783685974
£19.99
Cet ouvrage est le premier de trois volumes destinés à accompagner et à soutenir les formations proposées par l’IPAL, ainsi qu’à fournir un accès plus large à des principes utiles pour les responsables académiques en vue du développement institutionnel. Chaque chapitre aborde et illustre la compétence et la compréhension des auteurs en matière de formation, de direction et d’administration...
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Sermon Listening
ISBN: 9781839732218
£24.99
The purpose of preaching has always been to edify, encourage, and emphasize the positive effects of coming together as a people of God. Yet there remains an inconsistency between the intended goals of preaching and the subjective perception of the listeners. In this homiletical study, Dr. Enoh Šeba provides fresh insight into the “turn to the listener” model and offers a theologically...
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Joel, Nahum, and Malachi
ISBN: 9781839732652
£11.99
The three prophets – Joel, Nahum, and Malachi – speak to the challenges of their own day. Joel, following a locust plague, confronts the people of a bigger impending catastrophe that they could avoid if they return to God with prayers. Nahum depicts the wrath of God against an oppressive country. Malachi calls the people to honor the unchanging God who continues to care for them, even if they...
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Une lampe à nos pieds
ISBN: 9781839735134
£8.99
Rien n’est plus important que la Parole de Dieu. La santé et la croissance des chrétiens et des Églises en dépendent. John Stott est connu pour avoir mis la Bible au cœur de son enseignement, de ses prédications et de sa vie. Dans ce livre, de manière concise et convaincante, John Stott nous fait découvrir la puissance, l’autorité et la pertinence de la Bible pour le chrétien et pour notre...
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Liderança Cristã Africana
ISBN: 9781839734397
£18.99
Desejas ter melhor entendimento dos desafios e situações que os Cristãos Africanos infrentam enquanto procuram viver a fé nos seus contextos culturais? Este exclusivo livro, produto de muitos anos de estudo e pesquisa, patrocinado pela Tyndale House Foundation, proporciona entendimentos sobre todas estas questões e muito mais. Com uma pesquisa que alcançou a participação de mais de 8.000...
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Women in Mission
ISBN: 9781839732096
£19.99
Women in Mission explores the powerful legacy of women in SIM (formerly, Sudan Interior Mission) and the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), demonstrating that from the beginning women have been active and essential participants in the work of God in Nigeria. Dr. Lami Rikwe Ibrahim Bakari examines various theological and cultural frameworks for understanding the role of women in society...
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Focalization in the Old Testament Narratives with Specific Examples from the Book of Ruth
ISBN: 9781839732157
£24.99
Utilizing the work of Wolf Schmid and Valeri Tjupa to develop his methodology – and examining the book of Ruth as a case study – Nazarov demonstrates the value of focalization in furthering the appreciation and understanding of biblical texts. This is an excellent resource for students of narratology, biblical studies scholars, or anyone seeking to better understand the narratives of Scripture.
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The Wayfarer
ISBN: 9781839732256
£14.99
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Scripture testifies to God’s care for displaced peoples. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is a narrative filled with migrants, with refugees, and with wayfarers. Even God himself is shown to be “on the move” – a God who does not stay on one side of the border but crosses over to save his people. In The Wayfarer, Dr. Barnabé Anzuruni Msabah...
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Journeys to New Life, Identity, and Community
ISBN: 9781839732119
£24.99
In Journeys to New Life, Identity, and Community, Dr. Peter K. Yun explores the complexities of identity for Muslim background believers (MBBs) in Bangladesh. Encompassing scholarship surrounding contextualization and the insider movement, as well as extensive personal interviews with Bangladeshi MBBs, this book offers insight into the lived reality of following Christ within a Muslim context.
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Blessed New Humanity in Christ
ISBN: 9781839732300
£15.99
When surrounded by ethnic and tribal divides, fear of demonic forces, and the threat of poverty, war, and disease, how are Christians to resist despair in the face of suffering – their own and that of their communities? In Blessed New Humanity in Christ, Rev. Prof. Bitrus A. Sarma offers a contextualized reading of the book of Ephesians that provides a theology of hope for the African church.
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Work and Community in the Thessalonian Correspondence
ISBN: 9781839732393
£21.99
Dr. Gift Mtukwa investigates the relationship between work and community in Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians. Utilizing an African biblical hermeneutic, he provides a theology of work that takes seriously the communal nature of Paul’s context and its parallels with a traditional African worldview.
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TEE for the 21st Century
ISBN: 9781839732690
£30.99
TEE for the 21st Century utilizes missiological, educational, and sociological perspectives to explore theological education by extension (TEE) as a powerful contemporary tool for equipping the global church for its global mission. Multi-authored by a global team of discipline experts, brought together by the Increase Association, this book speaks to the real-life training needs of today’s...
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Kwame Bediako
ISBN: 9781839730733
£13.99
Kwame Bediako was one of the great African theologians of his generation. Challenging the assumption that Christianity is a Western religion, he presented a non-Western foundation for theological reflection, expanded the Christian theological imagination, and offered a path forward for post-Christendom theologies. Kwame Bediako: African Theology for a World Christianity is the first...
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Secular, Sacred, More Sacred
ISBN: 9781839734359
£12.99
The sacred-secular divide continues to threaten the health of the global church, disempowering lay Christians and undermining the call to integrate all aspects of life under the lordship of Christ. Theological educators seeking a path out of this dichotomy will find themselves both challenged and encouraged by this collection of essays drawn from the 2018 ICETE conference in Panama City. This...
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Zhang Yijing (1871–1931) and the Search for a Chinese Christian Identity
ISBN: 9781839732188
£28.99
Dr. Jue Wang explores an alternative roadmap for Chinese Christian identity in the writings of Zhang Yijing. Dr. Wang examines Zhang’s process of reconciling faith and culture in his quest to be both authentically Christian and authentically Chinese. This study offers a fascinating glimpse into the modern history of the Chinese church, while uncovering the significance of an often-overlooked...
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Unless a Grain of Wheat
ISBN: 9781839732713
£17.99
For six decades, North American Mennonites have walked alongside African Independent Churches (AICs) as they have navigated their faith journey between the ancient traditions of the ancestors and the newer claims of Christ upon their lives. This volume contains the reflections of over fifty AIC and Mennonite colleagues concerning the significance and impact of this long-standing partnership....
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Expository Preaching in a World of Spiritual Nominalism
ISBN: 9781839732232
£28.99
The spiritual decay of nominalism threatens the church worldwide, yet little attention has been given to the role of homiletics in revitalizing a congregation’s spiritual health.
In this study, Dr. Johnson Raih explores the impact of preaching. He utilizes interviews and questionnaires to assess the presence of nominalism within church congregations, along with the effects of preaching on...
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Leadership or Servanthood?
ISBN: 9781839735769
£12.99
In this powerful reflection on leadership and servanthood, Dr. Hwa Yung addresses the overemphasis on leadership development within the church. Challenging a culture of hubris, ambition, and self-seeking, he reminds us that ministry is not a call to position and power but to service and obedience as he draws us back to the example of Christ.
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Božija Rijeè za današnji svijet
ISBN: 9781839735615
£7.99
Ništa nije važnije od slušanja, razumijevanja i izvršavanja Božje Riječi. Naši životi i lokalne crkve ovise o tome za svoj život, zdravlje i rast.
John Stott je svjetski poznat zbog svoje posvećenosti Bibliji, u svom propovijedanju, kao i u svom životu. U ovoj poticajnoj knjizi, Stott jezgrovito prikazuje silu, autoritet i relevantnost Biblije za svakog kršćanina – u svakoj kulturi i u svakoj...
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Gottes Wort für unsere Welt
ISBN: 9781839735950
£8.99
John Stott ist bekannt für seine große Hingabe zur Bibel, sowohl in seinem Predigtdienst als auch in seinem Leben. In diesem überzeugenden Buch zeigt Stott kurz und bündig die Kraft, die Autorität und die Relevanz auf, die die Bibel für alle Christinnen und Christen hat – in jeder Kultur und jeder Generation.
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The Universal Eschatological Worship of Jesus Christ in Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
ISBN: 9781839734328
£24.99
Philippians 2:6–11 is one of the most significant christological passages to appear in Paul’s letters. Placing these verses against the backdrop of the Roman-imperial cult that flourished in Philippi, Dr. Surif examines Paul’s eschatological framework throughout Philippians – as well as its tradition within Jewish literature more broadly – and explores the implications for Christians called to...
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Who Do You Say That I Am?
ISBN: 9781839735325
£25.99
For the church, there can be no more significant question than Christ’s Who do you say that I am?It is the cornerstone upon which all of Christian faith and praxis must stand. In this volume, the sixth from the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology, contributors explore the question of Christ’s identity – and its implications for the global church – from a distinctly African perspective.
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Teaching across Cultures
ISBN: 9781839730757
£19.99
Teaching across Cultures is a deeply practical guidebook for teaching theology beyond one’s own cultural context. The only resource of its kind, this book is straightforward and easy-to-use while providing a powerful reminder that transformative teaching has humility and careful listening at its core.
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Reading Johannine Dramatic Irony through Ancient Dramatic Devices
ISBN: 9781839732409
£21.99
When studying irony in the Gospel of John, scholars have largely relied on modern literary theories and anachronistic interpretive tools. In this book, Dr. Lee pushes beyond contemporary interpretations to examine the literary context of the Gospel’s original audience. Offering present-day readers a chance to encounter John’s Gospel through ancient eyes, this book holds valuable insight for...
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Best Practice Guidelines for Theological Libraries Serving Doctoral Programs
ISBN: 9781839736025
£10.99
This book identifies five areas and sixteen principles that need to be considered by theological schools when optimizing library operations to serve doctoral programs. The contributors present tested best practice alongside their successful experiences pioneering libraries that serve doctoral programs in challenging situations. An invaluable training resource for Majority World librarians,...
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Le pasteur et le management d’une Église locale au sein du Conseil des Églises Protestantes du Cameroun
ISBN: 9781839734373
£24.99
Cette étude s’interroge sur le meilleur moyen de gérer harmonieusement les ressources humaines, matérielles et financières des Églises pour l’accomplissement de la mission que le Christ a confiée à l’Église. L’auteur est parti à la recherche du meilleur procédé de gestion des Églises locales qui tienne compte à la fois des réalités culturelles et spirituelles et des spécificités théologiques...
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Secular, sagrado, más sagrado
ISBN: 9781839734885
£13.99
The sacred-secular divide continues to threaten the health of the global church, disempowering lay Christians and undermining the call to integrate all aspects of life under the lordship of Christ. Theological educators seeking a path out of this dichotomy will find themselves both challenged and encouraged by this collection of essays drawn from the 2018 ICETE conference in Panama City. This...
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How Am I Going to Grow Up?
ISBN: 9781839732263
£34.99
In this study, Dr. Enoch Wong explores the “silent exodus” of Canadian-born Chinese from their parents’ churches, tracing their journeys to negotiate their cultural, ethnic, and faith identities for themselves. This multi-case inquiry offers insight into the concerns of Canadian-born Chinese evangelicals and the cultural and generational conflicts that prompt them to search for new communities...
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The God That the Poor Seek
ISBN: 9781839732737
£17.99
The assumption that conversion looks the same regardless of culture or religious context is challenged by a growing number of missiologists, both in the Majority World and in the West. In this book, Rupen Das explores the particularities of conversion for some of the world’s poorest populations. Sharing the stories of Syrian refugees and Indian slum dwellers, Das positions their voices within...
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Predictive Factors for Transformative Learning within ACTEA-Related Theological Institutions in Ethiopia
ISBN: 9781839732089
£19.99
While most studies on the nature of transformative learning have been conducted from a Western perspective, Dr. Alemseged K. Alemu explores the concept within an African context. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, his study sheds light on effective educational practices within higher-level institutions, identifying four factors associated with holistic transformation and the role...
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Transforming Theological Education, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781839730856
£24.99
Transforming Theological Education provides theoretical foundations and practical principles for purposeful curriculum design, as well as tools for facilitating integrated and contextually significant learning in the classroom. This updated second edition has been reorganized for thematic clarity and expanded to provide a stronger foundation for thinking theologically – rather than just...
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1 & 2 Kings
ISBN: 9781839730696
£19.99
1 & 2 Kings provide a history of the kings of Judah and Israel. They detail the engagements between priests and prophets, prophets and kings, and royal court and military commanders on issues such as justice, power, and seeking divine and human guidance in times of war and peace. The narratives in these books tell of God’s activities in the history of the Israelites fulfilling his promises and...
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Paul’s Suffering and Weakness in 2 Corinthians
ISBN: 9781839735912
£24.99
Missionary, theologian, and church leader, the apostle Paul is one of the giants of the Christian faith. He is also, Dr. Royal L. Pakhuongte suggests, a person who suffered from disability. Combining a disability perspective with rhetorical and sociological criticism, Pakhuongte explores 2 Corinthians through the lens of a disability hermeneutic.
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Spirit-Empowered Witness
ISBN: 9781839735868
£14.99
The witness of Jesus Christ and his disciples was accompanied by mighty words and mighty works. Drawing on the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, Dr. Gambo demonstrates that this power came from the anointing of the Holy Spirit, without which neither Jesus nor his disciples would have been able to fulfil their ministry. Gambo utilizes an exegetical analysis to develop a theology of...
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Integration
ISBN: 9781839735899
£14.99
The call for integration in theological education is a call for theological training that reverberates through the whole person: from the head, to the heart, to the hands. In this book, Dr. David C. Wright provides a powerful biblical and pedagogical framework for holistic learning, exploring current approaches to integration through the lens of Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus.
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Faith and Bayan
ISBN: 9781839732775
£14.99
When tyrants come to power and Christians remain silent, the church betrays its prophetic role in the public sphere.
In this collection of essays, Filipino evangelical theologians challenge the church’s complacency in the face of oppressive regimes. This is an excellent resource for students and leaders seeking an Asian evangelical perspective on Christian political engagement. It not only...
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Islam on Trial
ISBN: 9781839735813
£15.99
As an Arab Christian from the Middle East, Dr. Chawkat Moucarry has spent his life engaging with Islam both personally and academically. In this book, he provides non-Muslims with a foundation for understanding Muslim faith and practice, while offering insight into the complex relationship between Islam, culture, and politics. He challenges members of both religions to engage in genuine...
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Psalms 73–150
ISBN: 9781839732645
£24.99
This commentary on Psalms 73–150 provides an exposition that the reader can engage with in their own community of faith in the Asian cultural context. Along with a commentary on each Psalm, Dr. Federico G. Villanueva provides cultural reflections on a wide variety of relevant topics that include, “The Challenge of Lament to Asian Christians” and “Psalm 109 and the Filipino Concept of...
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La gestion d’une bibliothèque
ISBN: 9781839730702
£32.99
Ce guide pratique contient toutes les étapes des tâches quotidiennes des bibliothécaires : le catalogage, le traitement des documents, l’organisation de la bibliothèque, pour ne citer que celles-ci. Il est destiné aux bibliothécaires débutants, en particulier ceux qui n’ont pas eu l’occasion de poursuivre des études supérieures en bibliothéconomie. L’objectif a en effet été de créer un manuel...
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God’s Heart for Children
ISBN: 9781839732751
£18.99
This book explores the theological implications and practical realities of ministry with children in a globalized world. Affirming eight core beliefs regarding the place of children in creation, this book traces the impact of issues as displacement, climate change, human trafficking, persecution, and gender discrimination on childhood development. Written by over twenty contributors from...
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God Is in the House
ISBN: 9781839732720
£14.99
Good preaching is not simply a matter of communicating the gospel message - it is an invitation to encounter the living God who dwells within that message. Distilling forty years of preaching experience into a single book, God Is in the House is a highly practical tool for all those seeking to strengthen their preaching ministry. It offers a fresh, imaginative model for thinking about the...
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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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Comentário bíblico latino-americano
ISBN: 9786559880263
£39.99
Obra inédita, cuja elaboração envolveu teólogos que representam diferentes nacionalidades, culturas e ministérios, o Comentário Bíblico Latino-americano (CBLA) revela a força e o vigor de uma teologia que alia ampla dimensão missionária e evangelizadora, honestidade intelectual, fidelidade ao texto da Palavra revelada e a mais rigorosa pertinência contextual.
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A Cry For Help
ISBN: 9781839735721
£15.99
With tensions between Christians and non-Christians on the rise in many areas of the world, the question of how the church is to respond to religious violence is a pressing one, encompassing issues of ecclesiology, theology, and missiology. Dr. Dadang explores the contextual realities that have led some believers in Northern Nigeria to embrace violence as a justifiable response to persecution.
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La Torah sous l’arbre
ISBN: 9789998264090
£14.99
Le matériau textuel de Koulagna est constitué de quelques textes-clés dans les traditions J (yahviste) et E (élohiste) du livre de Genèse. En se servant de son background camerounais, il fait preuve d’une sensibilité particulière aux aspects oraux des textes et les discute en relation avec le contexte perse de la version finale du texte.
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Voices from the Margins
ISBN: 9781839735349
£14.99
It is becoming ever more urgent to make space for voices offering alternative frameworks for understanding the nature of existence, spirituality, and what it means to be human. This book draws together contributors from diverse tribal and denominational backgrounds to reflect on the future of Christianity in Northeast India, a region rich in ancient myths, oral traditions, and a vibrant...
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Translating the Bible Into Action, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781839736711
£18.99
By identifying common barriers to engaging with Scripture, the authors explore the ways churches can maintain unity in Christ and celebrate the diversity of their membership. Addressing a wide-range of relevant issues and using practical applications, this revised edition re-establishes the importance of good, contextual Scripture engagement. A key resource in helping church leaders encourage...
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The Plot of Salvation
ISBN: 9781839736278
£14.99
When we fail to grasp the overarching plot of the Bible, we reduce the gospel to something smaller than it is, and simultaneously compromise the scope of our own lives and callings. In this collection of interrelated sermons, Dr Cho lays out the history of salvation as communicated through the entirety of Scripture, from creation to new creation.
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1 & 2 Chroniques
ISBN: 9781839734182
£16.99
Le Livre des Chroniques s’inscrit dans le contexte de la troisième partie de la Bible hébraïque, appelée les Écrits. L’auteur des Chroniques prêche à ses contemporains et met en exergue l’importance de chercher Dieu de tout coeur et avec joie.
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In Quest of the Rock
ISBN: 9781839736049
£16.99
From the monastic devotion of the church fathers and mothers to the spiritual disciplines we espouse today, the church has always searched for ways to deepen discipleship and to grow in Christ. In this book, the author delves into the source material, exploring Peter’s transformation from fisherman to apostle through the power of relational encounter.
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Getting to Grips with Biblical Hebrew, Revised Edition
ISBN: 9781839736735
£21.99
Getting to Grips with Biblical Hebrew provides a simple introduction to biblical Hebrew for beginners. Consisting of thirty lessons, the book focuses on the basic grammar and vocabulary necessary for reading and understanding the biblical text. Exercises are taken directly from the Hebrew Bible, and students gain hands-on experience with the joys and challenges of translation.
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Endangered Moral Values
ISBN: 9781839732102
£11.99
The erosion of moral values on a global scale has left nations vulnerable to greed, power, and violence as the shaping forces of culture. In the absence of an ethical foundation, corruption reverberates through public life, destabilizing countries and undermining human flourishing. Examining the many challenges facing Nigeria in the twenty-first century, Dr. Agang suggests that his homeland is...
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Genesis 1-11
ISBN: 9781839735851
£19.99
The first commentary of its kind to be written in dialogue with an Islamic context, this book considers Scripture in light of the ancient environment “behind the text” and the various environments “in front of the text” – including the New Testament, rabbinic tradition, the Qur’an, and the particularities of Bangladeshi culture.
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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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Église, politique et démocratie
ISBN: 9781839730665
£11.99
Les auteurs de cet ouvrage cherchent à encourager les chrétiens africains à réfléchir à leur rôle dans la société africaine francophone au regard des instabilités politiques qui traversent l’Afrique. Ils donnent des précisions sur certains concepts et termes clés comme démocratie, politique, théologie. C’est en connaissant et en comprenant mieux la situation politique de son pays que chaque...
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Prêcher la Bible
ISBN: 9781839734298
£6.99
La Bible est la Parole précieuse de Dieu. Elle est vraie. Elle est puissante. Elle est utile. Lire et enseigner la Bible est à la fois stimulant et très important. Lorsque nous enseignons la Bible fidèlement, et que nous prions, des non-croyants sont sauvés, des chrétiens sont transformés et Dieu est glorifié ! Cet ouvrage est un guide pratique pour tous ceux qui enseignent la Bible à travers...
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Missions in Southeast Asia
ISBN: 9781839734366
£21.99
Contributors from throughout the region reflect on Christianity in Southeast Asia, providing an overview of missions in the region, and exploring how local churches are defining a uniquely Southeast Asian approach to interreligious engagement.
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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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Stories That Serve
ISBN: 9781839736544
£9.99
Stories are a powerful tool in the hands of a preacher. This concise book serves as an excellent introduction to the role of storytelling in expository preaching. Ed Moll, a seasoned preacher and preaching trainer, offers readers a comprehensive guide to the types of stories that can support biblical teaching, from simple images and metaphors to full-fledged narratives, illustrating how each...
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Asian Christian Ethics
ISBN: 9781839730740
£20.99
Asian Christian Ethics provides an introduction for students to a range of key topics related to Christian ethics in Asia. Fifteen Christian scholars from across Asia and from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds demonstrate how to think theologically and contextually about key ethical issues, as well as describe best practices in Christian moral formation.
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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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Exploring the Old Testament in Asia
ISBN: 9781839732799
£18.99
Exploring the Old Testament in Asia is the first evangelical Old Testament textbook written both from and for an Asian cultural context. Rooted in the theological conviction that God still speaks through the Old Testament in all its fullness, the twelve essays in this book address key theological issues pertinent to the diverse cultures and contexts of Asia. The result is a theological...
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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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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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The Holy Spirit in African Christianity
ISBN: 9781839736469
£14.99
The seventh volume drawn from the annual conference of the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology, this collection of essays addresses questions of pneumatology against the rich background of African church history. Serving as a corrective on pneumatological heterodoxies while making space for both the diversity and unity of the African church, this volume provides a powerful reminder of the...
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Prêcher les Actes
ISBN: 9781839734281
£9.99
Prier-Préparer-Prêcher est une série de guides destinés à aider des enseignants de la Bible à travers le monde à expliquer la Parole de Dieu avec clarté et précision. Prêcher les Actes vous aidera à accomplir cette tâche.
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Théologie publique africaine
ISBN: 9781839737107
£26.99
L’Afrique a besoin que dirigeants et chrétiens de tous horizons redécouvrent leur identité et leur raison d’être dans toutes les sphères de la société. Cet ouvrage lance un appel pour accomplir cette tâche vitale. Dieu a créé tous les humains égaux, afin qu’ils vivent en communauté et assument la responsabilité du monde qui les entoure, un mandat dont nous devons tous nous acquitter.
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La direction académique dans la formation théologique, volume 2
ISBN: 9781839737138
£22.99
Ce volume est le deuxième d’une série de trois volumes issus des formations proposées par l’IPAL. Il vise à fournir un accès plus large à des pratiques utiles aux responsables académiques en vue du développement institutionnel et des programmes d’études. Enrichi par la connaissance d’un large éventail de contextes non occidentaux, ce guide est une ressource précieuse pour les responsables...
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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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“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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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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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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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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Des missiologies importées
ISBN: 9789998296640
£8.99
Quelle est l’histoire de la discipline de missiologie ? Comment est-elle actuellement offerte à travers le monde ? Et quels sont les défis des modèles existants dans les facultés de théologie en Afrique francophone ?
Ce livre aborde ces questions et revisite l’histoire, les définitions et les malentendus autour de la missiologie, de la formation missiologique et de la recherche missiologique,...
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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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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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In this study, Dr. Johnson Raih explores the impact of preaching. He utilizes interviews and questionnaires to assess the presence of nominalism within church congregations, along with the effects of preaching on...
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Ništa nije važnije od slušanja, razumijevanja i izvršavanja Božje Riječi. Naši životi i lokalne crkve ovise o tome za svoj život, zdravlje i rast.
John Stott je svjetski poznat zbog svoje posvećenosti Bibliji, u svom propovijedanju, kao i u svom životu. U ovoj poticajnoj knjizi, Stott jezgrovito prikazuje silu, autoritet i relevantnost Biblije za svakog kršćanina – u svakoj kulturi i u svakoj...
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- Teaching across CulturesISBN: 9781839730757£19.99
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- Reading Johannine Dramatic Irony through Ancient Dramatic DevicesISBN: 9781839732409£21.99
When studying irony in the Gospel of John, scholars have largely relied on modern literary theories and anachronistic interpretive tools. In this book, Dr. Lee pushes beyond contemporary interpretations to examine the literary context of the Gospel’s original audience. Offering present-day readers a chance to encounter John’s Gospel through ancient eyes, this book holds valuable insight for...
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In this study, Dr. Enoch Wong explores the “silent exodus” of Canadian-born Chinese from their parents’ churches, tracing their journeys to negotiate their cultural, ethnic, and faith identities for themselves. This multi-case inquiry offers insight into the concerns of Canadian-born Chinese evangelicals and the cultural and generational conflicts that prompt them to search for new communities...
- The God That the Poor SeekISBN: 9781839732737£17.99
The assumption that conversion looks the same regardless of culture or religious context is challenged by a growing number of missiologists, both in the Majority World and in the West. In this book, Rupen Das explores the particularities of conversion for some of the world’s poorest populations. Sharing the stories of Syrian refugees and Indian slum dwellers, Das positions their voices within...
- Predictive Factors for Transformative Learning within ACTEA-Related Theological Institutions in EthiopiaISBN: 9781839732089£19.99
While most studies on the nature of transformative learning have been conducted from a Western perspective, Dr. Alemseged K. Alemu explores the concept within an African context. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, his study sheds light on effective educational practices within higher-level institutions, identifying four factors associated with holistic transformation and the role...
- Transforming Theological Education, 2nd EditionISBN: 9781839730856£24.99
Transforming Theological Education provides theoretical foundations and practical principles for purposeful curriculum design, as well as tools for facilitating integrated and contextually significant learning in the classroom. This updated second edition has been reorganized for thematic clarity and expanded to provide a stronger foundation for thinking theologically – rather than just...
- 1 & 2 KingsISBN: 9781839730696£19.99
1 & 2 Kings provide a history of the kings of Judah and Israel. They detail the engagements between priests and prophets, prophets and kings, and royal court and military commanders on issues such as justice, power, and seeking divine and human guidance in times of war and peace. The narratives in these books tell of God’s activities in the history of the Israelites fulfilling his promises and...
- Paul’s Suffering and Weakness in 2 CorinthiansISBN: 9781839735912£24.99
Missionary, theologian, and church leader, the apostle Paul is one of the giants of the Christian faith. He is also, Dr. Royal L. Pakhuongte suggests, a person who suffered from disability. Combining a disability perspective with rhetorical and sociological criticism, Pakhuongte explores 2 Corinthians through the lens of a disability hermeneutic.
- Spirit-Empowered WitnessISBN: 9781839735868£14.99
The witness of Jesus Christ and his disciples was accompanied by mighty words and mighty works. Drawing on the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, Dr. Gambo demonstrates that this power came from the anointing of the Holy Spirit, without which neither Jesus nor his disciples would have been able to fulfil their ministry. Gambo utilizes an exegetical analysis to develop a theology of...
- IntegrationISBN: 9781839735899£14.99
The call for integration in theological education is a call for theological training that reverberates through the whole person: from the head, to the heart, to the hands. In this book, Dr. David C. Wright provides a powerful biblical and pedagogical framework for holistic learning, exploring current approaches to integration through the lens of Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus.
- Faith and BayanISBN: 9781839732775£14.99
When tyrants come to power and Christians remain silent, the church betrays its prophetic role in the public sphere.
In this collection of essays, Filipino evangelical theologians challenge the church’s complacency in the face of oppressive regimes. This is an excellent resource for students and leaders seeking an Asian evangelical perspective on Christian political engagement. It not only...
- Islam on TrialISBN: 9781839735813£15.99
As an Arab Christian from the Middle East, Dr. Chawkat Moucarry has spent his life engaging with Islam both personally and academically. In this book, he provides non-Muslims with a foundation for understanding Muslim faith and practice, while offering insight into the complex relationship between Islam, culture, and politics. He challenges members of both religions to engage in genuine...
- Psalms 73–150ISBN: 9781839732645£24.99
This commentary on Psalms 73–150 provides an exposition that the reader can engage with in their own community of faith in the Asian cultural context. Along with a commentary on each Psalm, Dr. Federico G. Villanueva provides cultural reflections on a wide variety of relevant topics that include, “The Challenge of Lament to Asian Christians” and “Psalm 109 and the Filipino Concept of...
- La gestion d’une bibliothèqueISBN: 9781839730702£32.99
Ce guide pratique contient toutes les étapes des tâches quotidiennes des bibliothécaires : le catalogage, le traitement des documents, l’organisation de la bibliothèque, pour ne citer que celles-ci. Il est destiné aux bibliothécaires débutants, en particulier ceux qui n’ont pas eu l’occasion de poursuivre des études supérieures en bibliothéconomie. L’objectif a en effet été de créer un manuel...
- God’s Heart for ChildrenISBN: 9781839732751£18.99
This book explores the theological implications and practical realities of ministry with children in a globalized world. Affirming eight core beliefs regarding the place of children in creation, this book traces the impact of issues as displacement, climate change, human trafficking, persecution, and gender discrimination on childhood development. Written by over twenty contributors from...
- God Is in the HouseISBN: 9781839732720£14.99
Good preaching is not simply a matter of communicating the gospel message - it is an invitation to encounter the living God who dwells within that message. Distilling forty years of preaching experience into a single book, God Is in the House is a highly practical tool for all those seeking to strengthen their preaching ministry. It offers a fresh, imaginative model for thinking about the...
- 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...
- Comentário bíblico latino-americanoISBN: 9786559880263£39.99
Obra inédita, cuja elaboração envolveu teólogos que representam diferentes nacionalidades, culturas e ministérios, o Comentário Bíblico Latino-americano (CBLA) revela a força e o vigor de uma teologia que alia ampla dimensão missionária e evangelizadora, honestidade intelectual, fidelidade ao texto da Palavra revelada e a mais rigorosa pertinência contextual.
- A Cry For HelpISBN: 9781839735721£15.99
With tensions between Christians and non-Christians on the rise in many areas of the world, the question of how the church is to respond to religious violence is a pressing one, encompassing issues of ecclesiology, theology, and missiology. Dr. Dadang explores the contextual realities that have led some believers in Northern Nigeria to embrace violence as a justifiable response to persecution.
- La Torah sous l’arbreISBN: 9789998264090£14.99
Le matériau textuel de Koulagna est constitué de quelques textes-clés dans les traditions J (yahviste) et E (élohiste) du livre de Genèse. En se servant de son background camerounais, il fait preuve d’une sensibilité particulière aux aspects oraux des textes et les discute en relation avec le contexte perse de la version finale du texte.
- Voices from the MarginsISBN: 9781839735349£14.99
It is becoming ever more urgent to make space for voices offering alternative frameworks for understanding the nature of existence, spirituality, and what it means to be human. This book draws together contributors from diverse tribal and denominational backgrounds to reflect on the future of Christianity in Northeast India, a region rich in ancient myths, oral traditions, and a vibrant...
- Translating the Bible Into Action, 2nd EditionISBN: 9781839736711£18.99
By identifying common barriers to engaging with Scripture, the authors explore the ways churches can maintain unity in Christ and celebrate the diversity of their membership. Addressing a wide-range of relevant issues and using practical applications, this revised edition re-establishes the importance of good, contextual Scripture engagement. A key resource in helping church leaders encourage...
- The Plot of SalvationISBN: 9781839736278£14.99
When we fail to grasp the overarching plot of the Bible, we reduce the gospel to something smaller than it is, and simultaneously compromise the scope of our own lives and callings. In this collection of interrelated sermons, Dr Cho lays out the history of salvation as communicated through the entirety of Scripture, from creation to new creation.
- 1 & 2 ChroniquesISBN: 9781839734182£16.99
Le Livre des Chroniques s’inscrit dans le contexte de la troisième partie de la Bible hébraïque, appelée les Écrits. L’auteur des Chroniques prêche à ses contemporains et met en exergue l’importance de chercher Dieu de tout coeur et avec joie.
- In Quest of the RockISBN: 9781839736049£16.99
From the monastic devotion of the church fathers and mothers to the spiritual disciplines we espouse today, the church has always searched for ways to deepen discipleship and to grow in Christ. In this book, the author delves into the source material, exploring Peter’s transformation from fisherman to apostle through the power of relational encounter.
- Getting to Grips with Biblical Hebrew, Revised EditionISBN: 9781839736735£21.99
Getting to Grips with Biblical Hebrew provides a simple introduction to biblical Hebrew for beginners. Consisting of thirty lessons, the book focuses on the basic grammar and vocabulary necessary for reading and understanding the biblical text. Exercises are taken directly from the Hebrew Bible, and students gain hands-on experience with the joys and challenges of translation.
- Endangered Moral ValuesISBN: 9781839732102£11.99
The erosion of moral values on a global scale has left nations vulnerable to greed, power, and violence as the shaping forces of culture. In the absence of an ethical foundation, corruption reverberates through public life, destabilizing countries and undermining human flourishing. Examining the many challenges facing Nigeria in the twenty-first century, Dr. Agang suggests that his homeland is...
- Genesis 1-11ISBN: 9781839735851£19.99
The first commentary of its kind to be written in dialogue with an Islamic context, this book considers Scripture in light of the ancient environment “behind the text” and the various environments “in front of the text” – including the New Testament, rabbinic tradition, the Qur’an, and the particularities of Bangladeshi culture.
- 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...
- Église, politique et démocratieISBN: 9781839730665£11.99
Les auteurs de cet ouvrage cherchent à encourager les chrétiens africains à réfléchir à leur rôle dans la société africaine francophone au regard des instabilités politiques qui traversent l’Afrique. Ils donnent des précisions sur certains concepts et termes clés comme démocratie, politique, théologie. C’est en connaissant et en comprenant mieux la situation politique de son pays que chaque...
- Prêcher la BibleISBN: 9781839734298£6.99
La Bible est la Parole précieuse de Dieu. Elle est vraie. Elle est puissante. Elle est utile. Lire et enseigner la Bible est à la fois stimulant et très important. Lorsque nous enseignons la Bible fidèlement, et que nous prions, des non-croyants sont sauvés, des chrétiens sont transformés et Dieu est glorifié ! Cet ouvrage est un guide pratique pour tous ceux qui enseignent la Bible à travers...
- Missions in Southeast AsiaISBN: 9781839734366£21.99
Contributors from throughout the region reflect on Christianity in Southeast Asia, providing an overview of missions in the region, and exploring how local churches are defining a uniquely Southeast Asian approach to interreligious engagement.
- 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,...
- Stories That ServeISBN: 9781839736544£9.99
Stories are a powerful tool in the hands of a preacher. This concise book serves as an excellent introduction to the role of storytelling in expository preaching. Ed Moll, a seasoned preacher and preaching trainer, offers readers a comprehensive guide to the types of stories that can support biblical teaching, from simple images and metaphors to full-fledged narratives, illustrating how each...
- Asian Christian EthicsISBN: 9781839730740£20.99
Asian Christian Ethics provides an introduction for students to a range of key topics related to Christian ethics in Asia. Fifteen Christian scholars from across Asia and from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds demonstrate how to think theologically and contextually about key ethical issues, as well as describe best practices in Christian moral formation.
- 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.
- Exploring the Old Testament in AsiaISBN: 9781839732799£18.99
Exploring the Old Testament in Asia is the first evangelical Old Testament textbook written both from and for an Asian cultural context. Rooted in the theological conviction that God still speaks through the Old Testament in all its fullness, the twelve essays in this book address key theological issues pertinent to the diverse cultures and contexts of Asia. The result is a theological...
- 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.
- 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...
- The Holy Spirit in African ChristianityISBN: 9781839736469£14.99
The seventh volume drawn from the annual conference of the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology, this collection of essays addresses questions of pneumatology against the rich background of African church history. Serving as a corrective on pneumatological heterodoxies while making space for both the diversity and unity of the African church, this volume provides a powerful reminder of the...
- Prêcher les ActesISBN: 9781839734281£9.99
Prier-Préparer-Prêcher est une série de guides destinés à aider des enseignants de la Bible à travers le monde à expliquer la Parole de Dieu avec clarté et précision. Prêcher les Actes vous aidera à accomplir cette tâche.
- Théologie publique africaineISBN: 9781839737107£26.99
L’Afrique a besoin que dirigeants et chrétiens de tous horizons redécouvrent leur identité et leur raison d’être dans toutes les sphères de la société. Cet ouvrage lance un appel pour accomplir cette tâche vitale. Dieu a créé tous les humains égaux, afin qu’ils vivent en communauté et assument la responsabilité du monde qui les entoure, un mandat dont nous devons tous nous acquitter.
- La direction académique dans la formation théologique, volume 2ISBN: 9781839737138£22.99
Ce volume est le deuxième d’une série de trois volumes issus des formations proposées par l’IPAL. Il vise à fournir un accès plus large à des pratiques utiles aux responsables académiques en vue du développement institutionnel et des programmes d’études. Enrichi par la connaissance d’un large éventail de contextes non occidentaux, ce guide est une ressource précieuse pour les responsables...
- 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,...
- “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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Des missiologies importéesISBN: 9789998296640£8.99
Quelle est l’histoire de la discipline de missiologie ? Comment est-elle actuellement offerte à travers le monde ? Et quels sont les défis des modèles existants dans les facultés de théologie en Afrique francophone ?
Ce livre aborde ces questions et revisite l’histoire, les définitions et les malentendus autour de la missiologie, de la formation missiologique et de la recherche missiologique,...
- 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.
- 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.
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