SCM Core Text: Christianity and Science

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Publisher : SCM Press
ISBN 13 : 0334048257
Total Pages : 273 pages
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Book Synopsis SCM Core Text: Christianity and Science by : John D. Weaver

Download or read book SCM Core Text: Christianity and Science written by John D. Weaver and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2013-02-11 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The SCM Core Text, "Christianity & Science" provides an advanced introduction to the lively debate between the relative truth claims made by science and the absolute truth claims made by religions, and Christianity in particular. The author examines the interaction between science and the Christian faith and explores the place of faith in an age of science. John Weaver, himself a scientist, explores the responses of the Christian faith to scientific advances, particularly as they impinge upon an understanding of God and human nature. Contemporary issues such as cloning, stem cell research, GM crops, global climate change and ecological destruction, new research on the origins of life and the issue of suffering brought about by 'natural evil' such as the Boxing Day tsunami, are covered in this accessible and student-friendly textbook. It is designed to communicate information clearly and accessibly, using chapter summaries, diagrams and questions for further reading as well as suggestions for further reading at the close of chapters.

SCM Core Text: Religion and Modern Thought

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Publisher : SCM Press
ISBN 13 : 0334048192
Total Pages : 417 pages
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Book Synopsis SCM Core Text: Religion and Modern Thought by : Victoria Harrison

Download or read book SCM Core Text: Religion and Modern Thought written by Victoria Harrison and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2013-01-03 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written specifically for level 2 undergraduates, this textbook introduces readers to the extremely wide range of forms of religious thought, and the responses of religion to modern ideas, cultural phenomenon and events of the 20th century

SCM Core Text: Christian Doctrine

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Publisher : SCM Press
ISBN 13 : 033404801X
Total Pages : 440 pages
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Book Synopsis SCM Core Text: Christian Doctrine by : Mike Higton

Download or read book SCM Core Text: Christian Doctrine written by Mike Higton and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2013-01-25 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The SCM Core Text: Christian Doctrine offers an up-to-date, accessible introduction to one of the core subjects of theology. Written for second and third-year university students, it shows that Christian Doctrine is not a series of impossible claims to be clung to with blind faith. Mike Higton argues that it is, rather, a set of claims that emerge in the midst of Christian life, as Christian communities try to make enough sense of their lives and of their world to allow them to carry on. Christian communities have made sense of their own life, and the life of the wider world in which they are set, as life created by God to share in God's own life. They have seen themselves and their world as laid hold of God's life in Jesus of Nazareth, and as having the Spirit of God's own life actively at work within them. This book explores these and other central Christian doctrines, and in each case, shows how the doctrine makes sense, and how it is woven into Christian life. It will help readers to see what sense it might make to say the things that Christian doctrine says, and how that doctrine might affect the way that one looks at everything: the natural world, gossip, culture, speaking in tongues, politics, dieting, human freedom, love, High Noon, justice, computers, racism, the novels of Jane Austin, parenthood, death and fashion.

SCM Core Text: Christian Approaches to Other Faiths

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Publisher : SCM Press
ISBN 13 : 0334048273
Total Pages : 352 pages
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Book Synopsis SCM Core Text: Christian Approaches to Other Faiths by : Paul Hedges

Download or read book SCM Core Text: Christian Approaches to Other Faiths written by Paul Hedges and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2013-02-11 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The textbook begins with a chapter on exclusivism, inclusivism, particularity and pluralism, and one on interfaith. Each chapter explains the history, rationale and workings of the various approaches. Moreover, each is divided into sub-sections dealing with various forms of each approach, so that each may be appreciated in its individuality, i.e. the chapter on 'Inclusivism' will include sections on 'fulfilment theology' 'anonymous Christians', etc.The second part of this textbook deals with attitudes towards different faiths, considering the problems and relations that exist with Christian approaches to each. It will deal with the world's major faiths as well as primal religions and new religious movements. The introduction and conclusion will deal with some central themes that run throughout, in particular, the questions of the Trinity and concepts of salvation. In each section reference will be made to the key texts discussed in the Reader which accompanies this(9780334041155), however, the work may be read as a stand alone text.

SCM Core Text: Sociology of Religion

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Publisher : SCM Press
ISBN 13 : 0334047706
Total Pages : 225 pages
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Book Synopsis SCM Core Text: Sociology of Religion by : Andrew Dawson

Download or read book SCM Core Text: Sociology of Religion written by Andrew Dawson and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2013-01-25 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sociology of Religion is an increasingly popular component of courses in religious studies at undergraduate level. While most textbooks on the Sociology of Religion are written from a sociological background, this new student-friendly textbook aims to introduce the field and the subjects studied by sociologists of religion to students with a background in theology and religious studies.

World Christianity in the Twentieth Century

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Publisher : Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0334040442
Total Pages : 305 pages
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Book Synopsis World Christianity in the Twentieth Century by : Noel Davies

Download or read book World Christianity in the Twentieth Century written by Noel Davies and published by Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd. This book was released on 2008 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christianity.

Dying to Live

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Publisher : SCM Press
ISBN 13 : 0334052424
Total Pages : 224 pages
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Book Synopsis Dying to Live by : Carter Marian

Download or read book Dying to Live written by Carter Marian and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a key resource for reflective practitioners who want to explore subjects such as death, dying, bereavement and funerals from a theological perspective. The book engages readers to reflect theologically on issues of loss, grief, healing, the search for meaning and joy. Such theological reflection is vital for the development of good and grounded pastoral practice.

Emmaus

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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1666743720
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (667 download)

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Book Synopsis Emmaus by : John Weaver

Download or read book Emmaus written by John Weaver and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2022-07-15 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about discipleship and is a witness to God's grace; seeing God in others and in creation; learning about God through church, scientific discovery, and theological education; preaching and pastoring; journeying with others; and teaching and exploring life and the world through theological reflection. The post-resurrection account of Jesus meeting two disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) is the motif which is the central theme of the book and which shapes our reflection on the ways in which God calls and equips Christians in their life journey. It is a faith story that asks questions about how God acts in the world and in human lives; reflects on the nature of God and on God's desire for every human life; and on sharing the good news of new possibilities for a life in Christ, a life in all the fullness that God has purposed, where the Christ who accompanies us on the road is able to make sense of our experiences. My hope is that readers will benefit from, and be challenged by, the testimony, theological reflection, and biblical exploration in this account of how we experience God's grace and calling on our lives.

SCM Core Text: Theological Hermeneutics

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Publisher : SCM Press
ISBN 13 : 0334029015
Total Pages : 252 pages
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Book Synopsis SCM Core Text: Theological Hermeneutics by : Alexander Jensen

Download or read book SCM Core Text: Theological Hermeneutics written by Alexander Jensen and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2007-06-28 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces theological hermeneutics by giving a historical account of the development of hermeneutical thinking. It defines hermeneutics as the analysis of the obstacles to understanding. The history of hermeneutical thinking and responses to obstacles is told here, beginning with the allegorical interpretation of myths in Hellenism through to the contemporary view of the hermeneutical problem as universal. Following the opening chapters on the history of hermeneutical thought, the book presents an overview of the various contemporary hermeneutical schools of thought, and shows their rooted-ness in different parts of the hermeneutical tradition. The focus is clearly on biblical interpretation however it does also take account of developments outside the field of theology, as they influence the theological reflection on the hermeneutical problem. The questions raised and the possible answers suggested in this volume will be of interest to students of other disciplines, such as philosophy and literature.

SCM Core Text: Theological Hermeneutics

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Publisher : SCM Press
ISBN 13 : 0334048265
Total Pages : 252 pages
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Book Synopsis SCM Core Text: Theological Hermeneutics by : Alexander S. Jensen

Download or read book SCM Core Text: Theological Hermeneutics written by Alexander S. Jensen and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2013-02-11 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces theological hermeneutics by giving a historical account of the development of hermeneutical thinking. It defines hermeneutics as the analysis of the obstacles to understanding. The history of hermeneutical thinking and responses to obstacles is told here, beginning with the allegorical interpretation of myths in Hellenism through to the contemporary view of the hermeneutical problem as universal. Following the opening chapters on the history of hermeneutical thought, the book presents an overview of the various contemporary hermeneutical schools of thought, and shows their rooted-ness in different parts of the hermeneutical tradition. The focus is clearly on biblical interpretation however it does also take account of developments outside the field of theology, as they influence the theological reflection on the hermeneutical problem. The questions raised and the possible answers suggested in this volume will be of interest to students of other disciplines, such as philosophy and literature.

Modern Church History

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Publisher : SCM Press
ISBN 13 : 0334040620
Total Pages : 432 pages
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Book Synopsis Modern Church History by : Tim Grass

Download or read book Modern Church History written by Tim Grass and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2008-03-28 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the SCM Core Text: "Modern Church History" provides an introduction to global Christianity from 1700 to the mid 20th C. The book aims to help students understand the processes, movements and individuals who have contributed to making the contemporary Christian landscape the shape it is in the 21st century. Theologically it takes a wide and inclusive approach to provide a balanced survey of Christianity in all its forms - Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox. Geographically it focuses on the Christian church in the UK, continental Europe and North America, and examines in each location the social movements, campaigns and campaigners, scientific and political challenges that have shaped the Christian Church throughout the period.Beginning with the reaction to Lutherism, it charts the rise of Pietism in Europe throughout the late 17th and early 18th centuries, the influence of John Wesley and the Methodists, in the UK and the 'Great Awakening' in North America. The early chapters summarize the developments within the Christian Church in the UK, with detailed coverage of the English, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish situations, throughout the 19th Century. This is followed by a summary of the various schools of thought to have developed through the 20th C, including the church's reaction to the 2 world wars in Europe, fundamentalism in the USA. The book also provides specific coverage of the religious situation in North America throughout the modern period covering the development of separate black churches, the 'New Evangelicalism'. It is suitable for level two as well as introductory courses in modern church history or courses concerned with religion, culture and society in the 18th - 20th centuries

The Philosophy of Religion

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Publisher : Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9780334029892
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (298 download)

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Book Synopsis The Philosophy of Religion by : Gwen Griffith-Dickson

Download or read book The Philosophy of Religion written by Gwen Griffith-Dickson and published by Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd. This book was released on 2005 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a long tradition of study of religions in their own right, traditionally with a linguistic, philological and textual methodology, and in recent decades with a phenomenological approach. More recently scholars have begun comparative work in which more than one tradition is studied; only very recently has philosophy of religion begun to be comparative. Here in SCM's Core Text: The Philosophy of Religion, Gwen Griffith-Dickson examines the thinkers and ideas of different traditions and brings them together in the examination of philosophical questions such as the problem of evil, the existence of God and the concept of God.

SCM Core Text: Paul

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Publisher : SCM Press
ISBN 13 : 0334048176
Total Pages : 289 pages
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Book Synopsis SCM Core Text: Paul by : Geoffrey Harris

Download or read book SCM Core Text: Paul written by Geoffrey Harris and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2013-01-07 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geoffrey Harris seeks to reconcile Paul the thinker and Paul the man of action. This student-friendly textbook provides clear information about research and writing on Paul in recent years, and shows how Paul's early life held important strands of thought which informed his later theology. Paul's conversion and his reflection upon its meaning led him to develop a 'resurrection theology' from which much else followed on. The life setting of Paul's churches and his mission strategy brings out many lessons and principles for church life and mission today.

Evolutionary History in Theological Perspective

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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 197871744X
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (787 download)

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Book Synopsis Evolutionary History in Theological Perspective by : Mario Anthony Russo

Download or read book Evolutionary History in Theological Perspective written by Mario Anthony Russo and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-06-10 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evolutionary History in Theological Perspective: Exploring the Scientific Story of the Cosmos develops a new theological interpretation of evolutionary history. Exploring both secular and theological interpretations of evolutionary history, this new interpretation hinges on the similarities between individual redemption and the eschatological story of cosmic redemption as mediated by the Holy Spirit throughout evolutionary history. This new lens is then applied to relevant questions raised by the evolutionary process (especially suffering), and helps overcome the current shortcomings of contemporary interpretations of evolutionary history.

Buddhist-Christian Dual Belonging

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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1134801386
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (348 download)

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Book Synopsis Buddhist-Christian Dual Belonging by : Gavin D'Costa

Download or read book Buddhist-Christian Dual Belonging written by Gavin D'Costa and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A growing number of people describe themselves as both Buddhist and Christian; but does such a self-description really make sense? Many people involved in inter-faith dialogue argue that this dialogue leads to a mutually transformative process, but what if the transformation reaches the point where the Buddhist or Christian becomes a Buddhist Christian? Does this represent a fulfilment of or the undermining of dialogue? Exploring the growing phenomenon of Buddhist-Christian dual belonging, a wide variety of authors including advocates, sympathisers and opponents from both faiths, focus on three key questions: Can Christian and Buddhist accounts and practices of salvation or liberation be reconciled? Are Christian theism and Buddhist non-theism compatible? And does dual belonging inevitably distort the essence of these faiths, or merely change its cultural expression? Clarifying different ways of justifying dual belonging, contributors offer criticisms of dual belonging from different religious perspectives (Theravada Buddhist, Evangelical Reformed and Roman Catholic) and from different methodological approaches. Four chapters then carry the discussion forward suggesting ways in which dual belonging might make sense from Catholic, Theravada Buddhist, Pure-land Buddhist and Anglican perspectives. The conclusion clarifies the main challenges emerging for dual belongers, and the implications for interreligious dialogue.

Miracles : 2 Volumes

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Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1441239995
Total Pages : 1459 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (412 download)

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Book Synopsis Miracles : 2 Volumes by : Craig S. Keener

Download or read book Miracles : 2 Volumes written by Craig S. Keener and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 1459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christianity Today 2013 Book Award Winner Winner of The Foundation for Pentecostal Scholarship's 2012 Award of Excellence 2011 Book of the Year, Christianbook.com's Academic Blog Most modern prejudice against biblical miracle reports depends on David Hume's argument that uniform human experience precluded miracles. Yet current research shows that human experience is far from uniform. In fact, hundreds of millions of people today claim to have experienced miracles. New Testament scholar Craig Keener argues that it is time to rethink Hume's argument in light of the contemporary evidence available to us. This wide-ranging and meticulously researched two-volume study presents the most thorough current defense of the credibility of the miracle reports in the Gospels and Acts. Drawing on claims from a range of global cultures and taking a multidisciplinary approach to the topic, Keener suggests that many miracle accounts throughout history and from contemporary times are best explained as genuine divine acts, lending credence to the biblical miracle reports.

Science and Religion in the Twenty-First Century

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ISBN 13 : 9780334052951
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Book Synopsis Science and Religion in the Twenty-First Century by : Russell Re Manning

Download or read book Science and Religion in the Twenty-First Century written by Russell Re Manning and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stellar cast of leading theologians and scientists debating science and religion in the public arena. The Boyle lectures are a prestigious lecture series held annually in the City of London. Engaging themes at the cutting-edge of contemporary science and religion debates, from evolution and emergence to the psychology of religious beliefs.