Proving Jesus’ Authority in Mark and John
Greenberg’s innovative study of the Fourth Gospel introduces important new perspectives on synoptic problems and challenges many theories about the nature of the Gospel of John’s sources and composition practices.
This text offers valuable insights into the issue of minorities in various geographical and political settings, from the Uyghurs of China and the modern Christian movements of India to the Romas and Dervishes of early 20th century Iran and the Muslims of Western Europe.
The ten articles here investigate the relationship between Chinese wisdom and the practice of modern management. The present-day application of the wisdom hidden within traditional Chinese culture and philosophy provides the study of modern management with fresh ideas.
From the 16th to 19th centuries, Spanish missions left an important architectural legacy. This visual catalog documents surviving mission complexes in Mexico and South America, presenting historical data and documenting damage from recent earthquakes.
What seems to be evidence can be false, while unfounded accusations are accepted as truth, causing travesties of justice. Using case studies like the OJ Simpson trial, the Iraq War, and the history of anti-Semitism, this book shows how beliefs can be stronger than hard facts.
This book sheds critical light on collective representations of the end of the world. It explores humanity’s reaction to disasters, the anxiety of collective destruction, and the convergence of irrational beliefs, religious conceptions, and scientific theories.
Looking for the Ancient Greeks
A response to Antonio Damasio’s work on the feeling brain, this book offers new perspectives on life’s biggest questions. It shows how Ancient Greek culture developed a system to create the integrated psyche that modern neuroscience claims is so vital for us today.
Towards Ethnic Liberation Theology in Nigeria
This book argues that Nigeria’s structures inflict injustice on its minority groups, fueling division. Drawing on liberation theology and an exegesis of Galatians, it forges a powerful and necessary Biblical theology of ethnic liberation.
Navigating African Biblical Hermeneutics
This collection interrogates the biblical text from Africana contexts and Diasporas. It tackles issues of wealth, power, gender, sexuality, HIV/AIDS, and mass violence, offering vital insights for anyone committed to Africana-conscious biblical studies.
A Science-Theology Rapprochement
Beyond the “warfare” of science and theology. This book confronts the New Atheist challenge, using the insights of Peirce, Lonergan, and Pannenberg to turn conflict into collaboration and show how Christian creation embraces an evolutionary universe.
This prophetic, race-focused work is for Christians seeking to live out their faith today. Racism, the elephant in the room, now sits at the altar of our churches. This book argues we are at a critical time for action and gives educational and theological suggestions.
Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Animal Suffering
This is the first Eastern Orthodox work on animal suffering and human salvation. Using Biblical teachings and contemporary science, it argues that animal suffering is against God’s Will and that indifference to it has negative consequences for human salvation.
Christian Mind in the Emerging World
In this collection, Christian scholars from around the world explore how faith underpins academic disciplines. Offering a global perspective focused on Asia, these essays illustrate a faith-integrated approach to diverse fields from science to social services and business.
Paisleyism and Civil Rights
This book examines Ian Paisley’s opposition to the Northern Ireland civil rights movement. It reveals how his ties to North American militant fundamentalists shaped his counter-demonstrations and helped create the atmosphere for sectarian strife and the “Troubles.”
Atheism, Morality, and the Kingdom of God
This treatise argues that moral virtue is independent of God. It shows that Jesus’ Parables, stripped of their theological overlay, reveal an account of real-time, secular flourishing—a good life incompatible with faith and achievable only here and now.
Pagan Mysticism
How do the world’s religions understand the mystical, and how does paganism offer something different? This volume explores the re-emergence of pagan thought, a nature-based spirituality that challenges the obsolete and unlocks new forms of transpersonal emancipation.
Africana Jewish Journeys
Millions of people worldwide are identifying as Jews or converting. In this volume, scholars and practitioners explore this new shaping of modern Jewish identities in Africa, the United States, and India.
Mystery and the Culture of Science
Arguing that all knowledge is provisional, this book tackles the polarisation caused by false certainty. It offers shocking but liberating reflections on science and theology to loosen doctrines that trap the Church and impoverish faith.
The Rise of the Prophet Muhammad
How did an illiterate orphan from the Arabian desert become one of history’s most influential—and polarizing—figures? This book explores the rise of a prophet, commander, and statesman whose legacy continues to shape our world.
New Perspectives on Modern Wales
This book explores Welsh literature, history, and its endangered language to shed light on the identity of a small nation. Presented from a broad perspective, it draws correlations with similar problems faced by other cultures, making it essential for anyone interested in Wales.