Product Description: Like other titles in the Exploring Christian Faith series, this book invites readers to take a closer look at what is central to Christian faith and doctrine. In an accessible and intriguing way, Johnson provides insight into such topics as how the resurrection of Jesus is the pattern for much of the Christian hope and how this creed originated as an anti-Gnostic document...read more

Product Description: In this pathbreaking study of the rise and shape of the earliest churches in Rome, Lampe integrates history, archaeology, theology, and social analysis. He also takes a close look at the inscriptional evidence to complement the reading of the great literary texts: from Paul's Letter to the Romans to the writings of Clement of Rome, Justin Martyr, Montanus, and Valentinus...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Product Description: Genealogical material occurs frequently in the Old Testament, and in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke as well as in later Jewish literature. What is the purpose of these lists? How do they relate to their historical and literary context, and what is their function in the Hebraic-Christian literary tradition? Dr...read more

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Product Description: The essential pastoral companion for preaching The New Proclamation series helps preachers write better sermons—from Advent through Pentecost. It offers creative links to literature, spirituality, and the sociocultural scene in addition to historical and exegetical reflections on all the biblical texts...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: -- A reader-friendly workbook design.-- Introductions to the liturgical seasons with an eye toward preaching.-- Designed to assist those who use the Revised Common Lectionary, the Roman Catholic lectionary, and the Episcopal lectionary (BCP)...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: With invaluable insights into the lectionary texts and the church year, the New Proclamation series helps preachers write better sermons -- from Advent through the Easter Vigil and from Easter through Pentecost. In addition to historical and exegetical reflection on all the biblical texts, New Proclamation offers creative links to literature, spirituality, and the sociocultural scene...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)