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New Books for Spring 2010
The new Old Testament for Everyone series kicks off with two volumes on the book of Genesis. John Goldingay writes in a thoroughly accessible and engaging style that will instill in readers a deeper understanding of the spiritual and theological significance of these popular stories.
Kathy Bostrom offers 100 simple and uplifting exercises for spiritual renewal. Each imaginative entry contains a practical step to boost the spirit, a relevant Scripture passage for reflection, a quotation to reflect on, a fun factoid related to the exercise, and ample space for journaling.
In this follow-up to Preaching the Atonement, Peter K. Stevenson and Stephen I. Wright provide a substantive commentary on preaching about the doctrine of incarnation. Each chapter includes a sermon by a well-known preacher, including William Willimon, Thomas Long, Anna Carter Florence, and Rowan Williams.
The newest book in WJK's popular For Today series examines the life, work, and modern relevance of the apostle Paul. Questions for discussion are included, making this an ideal book for group or individual study.
Matthew Skinner's careful and insightful analysis of the New Testament trial narratives is essential for an understanding of the early church's relationship to the sociopolitical structures in which Christian belief emerged. He also reflects on the theological resources and paradigms these texts offer to Christianity today.
The second release in the new, expanded Bible from Scratch series presents a thoroughly accessible and wonderfully organized study of the familiar and popular stories from the book of Genesis. Includes both a leader's guide and participant section, with seven study sessions.
Noted author and Presbyterian Louis B. Weeks offers a timely update to his primer on the life, history, tradition, and beliefs of the Presbyterian Church in this new Geneva Press publication.
Here is a new and expanded edition of A Field Guide to U.S. Congregations. The book's first edition summarized results of the 2001 Congregational Life Survey, the largest congregational survey ever conducted. With the completion of the 2008 survey comes this revised edition with new findings, updated statistics, a new chapter describing changes in congregational life, and chapter summaries focusing on the implications of the 2008 survey.
In this clear and practical guide, Jerome Walsh explains how to interpret the stories of the Old Testament based on standard literary elements such as plot, characterization, setting, pace, point of view, and patterns of repetition.
Diogenes Allen offers a reaffirming guide to Christian beliefs for lively and inquiring minds, dealing with issues and questions that emerge during Christians' daily lives and in the course of contemplating Christian faith. |
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Genesis for Everyone
Making Space for the Spirit: 100 Simple Ways to Nurture Your Soul
Preaching the Incarnation
The Life of Paul for Today
The Trial Narratives: Conflict, Power, and Identity in the New Testament
Genesis from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners
To Be a Presbyterian, Revised Edition
A Field Guide to U.S. Congregations, Second Edition: Who's Going Where and Why
Old Testament Narrative: A Guide to Interpretation
Theology for a Troubled Believer: An Introduction to the Christian Faith