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Theology
NEW Contemplating God with the Great Tradition: Recovering Trinitarian
Classical Theism Craig A. Carter Leading Christian theologian Craig Carter, known for his provocative defenses of classical approaches to doctrine, critiques the recent trend toward modifying or rejecting classical theism in favour of modern 'relational' understandings of God. The book includes a short history of trinitarian theology from its patristic origins to the modern period, and a concluding appendix provides a brief summary of classical trinitarian theology.
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Looking East in Winter: Contemporary Thought and the Eastern Christian Tradition Rowan Williams In many ways, we seem to be living in wintry times at present in the Western world. In this new book, Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and a noted scholar of Eastern Christianity, introduces us to some aspects and personalities of the Orthodox Christian world, from the desert contemplatives of the fourth century to philosophers, novelists and activists of the modern era, that suggest where we might look for fresh light and warmth. He shows how this rich and diverse world opens up new ways of thinking about spirit and body, prayer and action, worship and social transformation, which go beyond the polarisations we take for granted.
Hb | 272 pgs | BLOOMSBURY CONTINUUM REF 4691 RRP £20.00 Aslan £15.00 NEW
Reimagining Britain: Foundations for Hope
Justin Welby In this revised and expanded edition, Welby has taken fully into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and all the social and political unrest that has ensued. If anything, the new edition of Archbishop Welby's book is even more important than its predecessor. Here is a radical vision for 21st century Britain. The thesis of this book is that the work of reimagining is as great as it was in 1945, and will happen either by accident - and thus badly - or deliberately. Welby explores the areas in which values are translated into action, including the traditional three of recent history: health (especially public and mental), housing and education.
Pb | 336 pgs | BLOOMSBURY CONTINUUM REF 4436 RRP £12.99 Aslan £9.99
God and Stephen Hawking: Whose Design is it Anyway?, Second Edition John C. Lennox In this swift and forthright reply, John Lennox, Oxford mathematician and author of God's Undertaker, exposes the flaws in Hawking's logic. In lively, layman's terms, the book guides us through the key points in Hawking's arguments - with clear explanations of the latest scientific and philosophical methods and theories - and demonstrates that far from disproving a Creator God, they make his existence seem all the more probable.
Pb | 112 pgs | LION BOOKS REF 4696 RRP £8.99 Aslan £7.49 PRE-ORDER: Publishes 23rd July NEW
Knowing God
J. I. Packer Knowing God is one of the most significant and popular Christian books of our time and has deepened the faith and understanding of millions of people around the world.
'Dr Packer says we're cruel to ourselves if we try to live in His world without knowing about the God whose world it is and who runs it. I'm convinced we're cruel if we deny ourselves the wisdom contained in this Christian classic.'Rico Tice
Pb | 352 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON REF 9911 RRP £10.99 Aslan £8.99
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine, Second Edition Wayne Grudem Wayne Grudem believes that 'theology is meant to be lived and prayed and sung' - but before this can happen, it must be understood. The most widely-used text of the last 25 years in its discipline, Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem has been thoroughly revised and expanded (all 57 chapters) for the first time, while retaining the features that have made it the standard in its field: clear explanations, an emphasis on each doctrine's scriptural basis, and practical applications to daily life.
Compel Them to Come In: Calvinism and the Free Offer of the Gospel Donald Macleod If we believe in God's sovereign predestination, how can we offer Christ to sinners indiscriminately? How could someone who knew that no one can come to Christ unless the Father draws them still plead with them to look to the Saviour? The Bible clearly entreats us to go after the lost, so Donald Macleod tackles the objections raised by those who argue that since there is no universal redemption there should be no universal gospel offer.
A Theory of Everything (That Matters): A Short Guide to Einstein, Relativity and the Future of Faith Alister McGrath With the confirmation of Einstein's theories at the beginning of the twentieth century, our understanding of the universe became much more complex. What does this mean for religious belief, and specifically Christianity? Does it mean, as so many people assume, the death of God? In A Theory of Everything (That Matters) Alister McGrath explores these questions, giving an overview of Einstein's thought and scientific theories, including his nuanced thinking on the difference between the scientific enterprise and beliefs outside its realm. This groundbreaking book is for anyone intrigued by Einstein as one of the twentieth century's most iconic figures, who wants to know what his theories mean for religion, and who is interested in the conversation between science and religions more broadly.
Pb | 192 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON REF 3567 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.99
