In Historical Theology for the Church, editors Jason Duesing and Nathan Finn bring together top contributors to survey key doctrinal developments in every era of church history. They not only trace the development of various doctrines within historical congregations; they also provide a resource for contemporary congregations. Steered by the conviction that historical theology serves the church both local and global, each chapter concludes with an application section that clarifies the connection between the historical doctrine being covered and the Christian church today.
Type: BOOK - Published: 2017-04-06 - Publisher: Cambridge University Press
In Calvin's Political Theology and the Public Engagement of the Church, Matthew J. Tuininga explores a little appreciated dimension of John Calvin's political thought, his two kingdoms theology, as a model for constructive Christian participation in liberal society. Widely misunderstood as a proto-political culture warrior, due in part to his
Type: BOOK - Published: 2021-02-15 - Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
In Historical Theology for the Church, editors Jason Duesing and Nathan Finn bring together top contributors to survey key doctrinal developments in every era of church history. They not only trace the development of various doctrines within historical congregations; they also provide a resource for contemporary congregations. Steered by the
Type: BOOK - Published: 2016-03-03 - Publisher: Routledge
Concern about church growth and decline is widespread and contentious, yet theological reflection on church growth is scarce. Reflecting on the Bible, dogmatic theology and church history, this book situates the numerical growth of the church within wider Christian theology. Leading international scholars, including Alister McGrath, Benedicta Ward and C.
Type: BOOK - Published: 2003-12-08 - Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Introduces the methods, ideas, and contributions of recent feminist theology to present modern beliefs about the Christian faith from a woman's perspective, exploring the history of feminist theology, the value of reading Scripture from a feminist perspective, and the enhancing potential of feminism in the church. Original.