Introducing World ReligionsThis textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to the world's religions, including history, beliefs, worship practices, and contemporary expressions. Charles Farhadian, a seasoned teacher and recognized expert on world religions, provides an empathetic account that both affirms Christian uniqueness and encourages openness to various religious traditions. His nuanced, ecumenical perspective enables readers to appreciate both Christianity and the
The primary objective of Rethinking the Synoptic Problem is to familiarize students with the main positions held by New Testament scholars in this much-debated area of research
Graham McFarlane calls this the "evangelical quintilateral
a world-renowned scholar of early Christianity updates and expands her classic survey of the writers and writings of the golden age of Greek patristic theology
and practically
she places the real work of evangelism where it belongs: with the God who is still at work calling people to himself
• detailed explanations of complex grammatical constructions that shed light on biblical meanings
shows that learning from the prophets can make us better prepared for Christian witness
uniquely equips them to call their communities to imagine a more hopeful
Languages inevitably evolve
leading New Testament scholar Craig Keener takes a probing look at the various evangelical understandings of the role of the Holy Spirit in the church
There are few biblical texts more familiar to Christians than Psalm 23: "The Lord is my shepherd
Estes summarizes some of each book's key issues
