This practical theological and homiletical study for scholars and preachers explores the rhetorical appeal of the Biblical text. Focusing on Matthew’s Gospel and the Hebrew sermon, it offers inter-disciplinary perspectives on literary forms to enrich any homiletical practice.
Prayer as a Way of Ascension into Another Reality
Prayer is a person’s direct appeal to God, a universal way of overcoming the border between the immanent and the transcendent. This book presents prayer as an ascent into another reality for philosophers, theologians, and anyone interested in religious issues.
Preaching the Book of Ezekiel
Pastors often avoid the bizarre Book of Ezekiel, yet its message resonates with modern realities. This book masterfully answers: Why, what, and how should we preach from Ezekiel? It makes a difficult prophetic book easy to understand and provides the steps to preaching it today.
Classics in Hagiography
As new heroes, Christian martyrs and saints shaped a new worldview. But to what extent was the classical heritage decisive in building their profiles? This volume explores how hagiographic texts always benefit from engaging with the rich and enduring classical tradition.
Duality in Genesis
For those who question the Hebrew creation story: if it was inspired by God, shouldn’t it bear some resemblance to modern science? This book treats the story as an ancient scientific road map, offering a fascinating way of relooking at Genesis that aligns with our modern ideas.
Nikos Kazantzakis and the Sound of Silence, a Jungian and Esoteric View
Kazantzakis turned inward to hear the silent cry of the inner Divinity. He declared humanity’s independence from a false creator, offering an initiatory path to overcome today’s spiritual crises, transcend the opposites within the psyche, and achieve true spiritual freedom.